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Press releases published on August 31, 2025
U.S. Senators Press Rubio for Gaza Humanitarian Aid Surge
(MENAFN) Five U.S. senators are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately leverage American influence to enable large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, with an emphasis on infant formula for malnourished children facing starvation. In …
Aggressive protests force Indonesian president to cancel trip to China
(MENAFN) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called off his planned trip to China due to violent protests across several cities, local media reported. Presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi said on Saturday that Prabowo wants to remain in Indonesia to …
Namibian PM Promises Swift Action to Tackle Rural Development Crisis
(MENAFN) Namibia’s Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare vowed on Saturday to fast-track initiatives tackling critical rural development issues such as the shortage of clean water, feeder roads, and digital access. This pledge underscores the government’s broader …
Russian Drone Attack Sparks Power Outages in Ukraine’s Odesa
(MENAFN) Ukraine reported early Sunday that a large-scale Russian drone strike overnight triggered widespread power outages in the southern city of Odesa. “Currently, more than 29,000 subscribers are without electricity. Restoration work has already begun. …
Ukraine bans Orthodox Church by linking it to Russia
(MENAFN) Authorities in Kiev have advanced efforts to prohibit the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), formally labeling it as being tied to Russia. The move opens the door for Ukraine’s courts to impose a complete ban on the country’s biggest religious …
Chinese media platform WeChat to have labels for AI-generated content
(MENAFN) Chinese social media platform WeChat announced plans to implement labeling for content created using artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to enhance transparency and maintain user trust. The system will feature both explicit and subtle markers to …
Russia Accuses Moldova of Plotting to Rig September Vote
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday leveled sharp accusations against Moldova’s leadership, alleging they are preparing to rig the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28. At a Moscow press briefing, …
China Issues Sharp Warning to Philippines Over Taiwan
(MENAFN) Beijing issued a sharp warning to the Philippines on Friday, cautioning that Manila will "pay a price for trampling on China’s red line" following reports that Taiwan’s highest-ranking diplomat visited the country. “There is a price to pay for …
Japan Sizzles as Nagoya Temperature Reaches 40°C
(MENAFN) Temperatures soared further across Japan on Sunday, with the city of Nagoya hitting a scorching 40 degrees Celsius at 2:28 p.m. local time, intensifying the ongoing heatwave gripping the nation. This marks the ninth instance this year that Japan …
Trump’s tariffs on India might push nation to BRICS
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports could backfire and drive New Delhi closer to its BRICS partners, according to leading economist Richard Wolff. Speaking on Wednesday, Wolff, a professor emeritus at the …
Erdogan, Xi Hold Talks on Stronger Trade, Security Ties
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday to deepen cooperation on major infrastructure projects and tackle key geopolitical challenges, as part of Erdogan’s two-day visit to China for the 25th Heads of …
Fire Eruption Forces Hundreds to Evacuate in Russia’s Volgograd
(MENAFN) A significant fire erupted at a market in Volgograd, Russia, leading to the evacuation of up to 600 people, authorities reported Saturday. The blaze consumed approximately 3,000 square meters (32,291 square feet) of the commercial area, according …
Israel attacks southern Lebanon breaking truce deal yet again
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, marking the latest violations of the ceasefire established in November 2024. According to a Lebanese media organization, at least 10 strikes targeted Ali al-Taher, the …
70 Reported Dead as Migrant Vessel Sinks Near Mauritania
(MENAFN) More than 140 people are feared dead following the sinking of a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of Mauritania on Friday, according to Spanish media outlets. Mauritanian authorities informed a Spanish news agency that …
Japan to give over than five million in assistance to help Syrians
(MENAFN) Japan will contribute $5.5 million to the UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) to help improve living conditions in Syria, a news agency reported Sunday. The aid plan, signed on Aug. 12, focuses on rebuilding essential infrastructure in …
Kremlin states conditions for possible Putin-Zelensky meeting
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not opposed to a direct meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, but such an encounter would only be appropriate once substantial groundwork in diplomacy has already …
Iran Urges Alertness Against Foreign Middling in Armenia Ties
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday called for increased alertness from both Iran and Armenia to prevent foreign powers from undermining their “friendly and strategic” relationship. Speaking in Tehran during a meeting with Armenia's …
Trump’s tariffs on India might push nation to BRICS
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports could backfire and drive New Delhi closer to its BRICS partners, according to leading economist Richard Wolff. Speaking on Wednesday, Wolff, a professor emeritus at the …