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Press releases published on July 28, 2025

Le Pen Criticizes EU, US Trade Deal
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, a veteran right-wing politician from France, has strongly criticized the newly finalized EU-US trade agreement, calling it an economic and political “fiasco” that undermines the European Union's sovereignty. The agreement, which was …

Beijing Calls on U.S. to Stop Singling Out Chinese Scholars
(MENAFN) On Monday, Beijing called on the United States to immediately stop its practice of singling out Chinese students and researchers. This statement came as scrutiny from US authorities intensifies against Chinese nationals studying and working in …

Sudanese Political Coalition Creates Rival Government
(MENAFN) A Sudanese political coalition, allied with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, has declared the creation of a rival government amid the ongoing civil war that has devastated the country for over two years. The Sudan Founding …

Musk commanded Starlink closing throughout Ukraines 2022 counteroffensive
(MENAFN) Elon Musk reportedly instructed SpaceX to disable Starlink satellite coverage during Ukraine’s counteroffensive in September 2022, according to Reuters citing anonymous sources. Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has been crucial in …

Ukraine, Azerbaijani Seal Groundbreaking Gas Agreement
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukraine finalized a groundbreaking agreement with Baku to import Azerbaijani natural gas through the Transbalkan pipeline, marking the first-ever delivery of Azerbaijani gas to the conflict-affected nation. Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi …

Ukraine Inks Deal with Azerbaijan
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukraine signed an agreement with Baku to import Azerbaijani gas through the Transbalkan route for the first time. This deal marks a significant step towards securing Ukraine’s energy needs amid the ongoing conflict. Sergii Koretskyi, …

Bus Crash in Cote d'Ivoire Claims 16 Lives
(MENAFN) A devastating road collision in northern Côte d'Ivoire early Sunday morning has resulted in 16 fatalities and left 51 others injured, according to a statement from the country’s Transport Ministry. The incident occurred around 0600 GMT on the …

Global Diesel Prices Witness Surge
(MENAFN) The latest European Union sanctions, which prohibit the import of oil products made from Russian crude, are causing diesel prices to rise globally, according to TotalEnergies’ CEO, Patrick Pouyanne, Europe's largest oil refiner. These new …

FSB reports Kiev-recruited saboteurs attacked railway in S-Russia
(MENAFN) Three individuals accused of being recruited by Ukrainian intelligence to carry out sabotage in southern Russia have been arrested, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday. The suspects—two Russian nationals and one citizen …

Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne passes away at age 76
(MENAFN) Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a towering figure in the world of heavy metal, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed on Tuesday. “It is with more sorrow than words can express that we share the news of Ozzy …

Russia successfully launches Iranian satellite into orbit
(MENAFN) Russia successfully launched an Iranian communications satellite into orbit on Friday, according to the country’s space agency, Roscosmos. The Soyuz rocket lifted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East, carrying over 20 payloads. …

Putin envoy states UK could ‘easily’ betray US
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom would not hesitate to sabotage any improvement in US-Russia relations, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday. Nikolay Patrushev, a longtime national security figure and key Kremlin adviser, accused …

US Congress Gets Divided Over Releasing Epstein Files
(MENAFN) There is growing pressure within the US Congress to disclose sealed documents related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing internal divisions among Republicans as some lawmakers diverge from US President Donald Trump’s stance …

French Premier Criticizes EU, US Trade Deal
(MENAFN) On Monday, the French Prime Minister strongly criticized the recent EU-US trade agreement, calling it a "dark day" for the European Union and an indication of its "submission." Francois Bayrou expressed his dissatisfaction in a post on X, …

‘Unprecedented’ Ukrainian drone assault murders one
(MENAFN) A large-scale Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Region resulted in the death of one civilian and left three others injured, Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko reported on Telegram. According to him, over 50 drones were used in the attack, …

IDEF Secures USD9B in Defense Contracts
(MENAFN) The International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 concluded last week with contracts valued at $9 billion, announced the head of Türkiye's Defense Industries Secretariat late Sunday. Haluk Gorgun shared on X that the prominent event demonstrated …

Kremlin states Azerbaijan, Russia have gotten into ‘difficult period’ in two-sided relations
(MENAFN) The Kremlin acknowledged on Monday that Russia and Azerbaijan are currently experiencing a “difficult period” in their bilateral relations, following Azerbaijan’s recent announcement that it will seek international legal action over a fatal …

Kremlin states Putin-Zelensky summit only possible to settle peace agreement
(MENAFN) A direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky should only occur to finalize a peace agreement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday. Zelensky has repeatedly expressed his desire for …

UN Security Council creates solution pushing for peaceful settlement of disputes
(MENAFN) The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday urging all member states to resolve conflicts through peaceful means, reaffirming the principles outlined in the UN Charter. Proposed by Pakistan, the resolution encourages …

US retreats from UNESCO for 3rd time over all
(MENAFN) The United States announced on Tuesday that it will withdraw from UNESCO by December 31, 2026, marking the third time in history it has exited the UN cultural and educational agency. The decision is linked to UNESCO’s 2011 admission of Palestine …