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Press releases published on June 2, 2025

Moscow, Kiev start record inmate exchange
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have initiated a large-scale prisoner swap, with each side releasing 270 soldiers and 120 civilians on Friday, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry. This marks the beginning of a broader exchange set to continue over the …

NHL icon Ovechkin plans on going back to Russia in 2026
(MENAFN) Hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin is expected to return to Russia in 2026 after completing the final year of his contract with the Washington Capitals, according to his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya. Speaking to Russian outlet Argumenty i Fakty, …

U.S. Appeals Court Momentarily Reinstates Trump’s Global Tariffs
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated the global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, reversing a recent decision that had struck down these import duties and declared the White House had exceeded its legal powers. On …

British Defense Secretary states country must prepare for direct war with Russia
(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated that the UK is preparing its military and industrial sectors for a potential direct conflict with Russia. His remarks come ahead of the government’s upcoming Strategic Defense Review, which is …

South Korea Telecom Breach Triggers Nearly One Million Subscriber Exodus
(MENAFN) South Korea’s top telecom giant, SK Telecom (SKT), has experienced a significant subscriber downturn following a major data breach, with close to one million users switching mobile providers in May alone, according to a report by a local news …

Guy tosses Molotov cocktails at pro-Israel demonstrators in Colorado
(MENAFN) Authorities in Boulder, Colorado, detained a man on Sunday after he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at participants of a pro-Israel demonstration focused on hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Footage from the incident shows a shirtless individual …

Trump Shares Claims Biden Was Executed, Replaced by “Robotic Entity”
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump recently shared a shocking claim on social media alleging that his predecessor, Joe Biden, was covertly executed and replaced by a “robotic entity.” The original post, shared anonymously on Saturday afternoon, linked to …

Russia Receives Receipt of Ukraine’s Peace Proposal
(MENAFN) A high-ranking Russian official announced on Sunday that Moscow has obtained Ukraine’s draft memorandum presenting a potential peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict. Vladimir Medinsky, an advisor to Leader Putin and the anticipated head of the …

‘Cyber UN’ suggestion receives momentum at Moscow tech summit
(MENAFN) A proposal to form a global “Cyber United Nations” took center stage at the Positive Hack Days (PHDays Fest) cybersecurity forum in Moscow, as experts and diplomats called for a new international body to coordinate digital sovereignty efforts and …

Ukraine Integrates NATO-Standard Military Network
(MENAFN) Kiev has recently been granted access to join a NATO-standard coordination network that links Western-manufactured military equipment, according to Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Katerina Chernohorenko. This advanced system is specifically …

Joe Bide returns to spotlight
(MENAFN) Joe Biden has returned to the spotlight, not for a political resurgence, but due to a series of damaging revelations that have sparked national concern. The former U.S. president is facing scrutiny following the release of the full audio from his …

German Chancellor Calls on Netanyahu to Permit Aid into Gaza
(MENAFN) In a recent phone conversation, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to permit increased humanitarian assistance into the heavily damaged Gaza Strip, according to a statement released Monday by …

Moscow declares draft peace suggestion will come after POW exchange
(MENAFN) Russia plans to present a draft peace proposal to Ukraine once the ongoing prisoner exchange is completed, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. The proposal is being developed based on understandings reached during recent direct …

DIA Employee gets detained after attempted leak on trump
(MENAFN) A 28-year-old IT employee with the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has been taken into custody, accused of attempting to pass classified information to a foreign power due to his dissatisfaction with Leader Donald Trump’s administration, …

Washington-Beijing Trade Talks Hit Roadblock
(MENAFN) A news outlet, speaking with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday, revealed that negotiations between Washington and Beijing over trade issues have stalled and may now require direct involvement from both nations' top leaders. Back in …

Trump Accuses China of Violating Trade Pact
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of reneging on a recent trade pact, reigniting strain in what had been a tentative easing of hostilities between the globe’s two largest economies. The agreement, made public on May 12 following …

Musk denies allegations of abusing drugs
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has firmly rejected recent claims suggesting that he engaged in heavy drug use during his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign of Donald Trump. These accusations were presented in a report that detailed what it described as Musk …

Mexicans Vote in Landmark Nationwide Judicial Election
(MENAFN) In an unprecedented move, Mexican citizens went to the polls on Sunday to participate in the country’s very first election specifically aimed at selecting members of the judiciary, spanning from the federal Supreme Court down to local courts. This …

Egypt, Qatar Voice Hope for 60-Day Gaza Truce
(MENAFN) Egypt and Qatar have expressed strong hopes for a rapid agreement on a 60-day temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to set the stage for a lasting peace in the Gaza Strip. In a joint declaration, the two nations called on all …

Russian minister states country to initiate nationwide anti-fraud app
(MENAFN) Russia plans to launch a nationwide mobile application using artificial intelligence to help protect citizens from online fraud, Deputy Digital Minister Aleksandr Shoytov announced at the Positive Hack Days cybersecurity forum in Moscow on Friday. …