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Press releases published on June 1, 2025

Macron Urges Global Unity Amid Tensions
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron has cautioned that the United States and European nations risk undermining their reputations and facing accusations of "double standards" if they fail to swiftly address the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. His …

Russia Criticizes French Involvement in Ukraine War
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has questioned the sincerity of French Leader Emmanuel Macron’s commitment to peace in Ukraine. In a message shared on Telegram, Zakharova responded to a recent report from a news agency, which …

Turkey hosts Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump for peace discussions
(MENAFN) Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Friday, Türkiye is aiming to bring together Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US Leader Donald Trump, alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for the next …

India Overhauls Strategy After Early Setback in Pakistan Clash
(MENAFN) In his first conversation with global media following last month’s tense four-day military face-off with Pakistan, India’s Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan stated that the country had overhauled its operational approach after …

US Charges British Man Over Smuggling Military Tech to China
(MENAFN) A 63-year-old British national has been formally accused in the United States of attempting to illegally transport "sensitive American military technology" to China. The equipment allegedly involved in the case includes missile systems, air …

Sri Lanka Reports Over Ten Thousand Affected by Intense Weather
(MENAFN) The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka reported that more than 10,000 individuals across 14 districts have been affected by intense weather conditions as of Sunday morning. The situation has resulted in injuries to 19 people, while 2, …

Shooting Kills Two Scots at Spanish Bar
(MENAFN) Two men from Scotland lost their lives in a deadly shooting at a bar in southern Spain, as stated by authorities in the country. The incident unfolded when an unidentified shooter discharged multiple bullets at Monaghans Bar, situated in the …

China Slams U.S. Over “Vilification” Amid Taiwan Claims
(MENAFN) China’s foreign ministry sharply criticized Washington on Sunday, accusing it of “vilifying” Beijing following comments from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to the ministry, Hegseth dismissed regional calls for peace, instead …

China Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Accusations
(MENAFN) China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized Washington for “vilifying” Beijing, following recent statements made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The ministry accused Hegseth of purposefully disregarding appeals for peace and …

Champions League Celebration in France Causes Arrests
(MENAFN) At least two individuals lost their lives and over 500 were detained across France following celebrations after PSG decisively defeated Italy’s Milan 5-0 to secure the Champions League title last night, local media reported on Sunday. According to …

Erdogan criticizes capitalism, calls for alternatives
(MENAFN) On Friday, Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that the flawed Intenational system deepens inequality and traps people in a cycle of capitalism. He stressed, "I have repeatedly stated that we cannot legitimize interest or the interest-based …

Tensions Between Zelensky, Klitschko Intensify
(MENAFN) A deepening rift between Ukrainian Leader Vladimir Zelensky and Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has intensified into what the media described as a “war.” The British publication reported on Friday that Zelensky has “forced” Klitschko — a former …

Russia Designates Recent Bridge Collapses as Terrorist Attacks
(MENAFN) On Sunday, the Russian Investigative Committee officially designated the recent bridge collapses in the border regions of Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. Svetlana Petrenko, the committee’s spokesperson, confirmed, "The Main Investigative …

Two Die, Mass Arrested in France Following PSG’s Victory
(MENAFN) Following PSG’s dominant 5-0 victory over AC Milan to claim the Champions League title last night, France experienced deadly unrest and widespread arrests during the ensuing celebrations, local news sources reported Sunday. In Paris, a 23-year-old …

Kremlin Comments on Macron Slap Incident
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refrained from offering detailed remarks on an incident involving French Leader Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The moment, which appeared to show Brigitte pushing Macron’s face, was described by Peskov as …

Almost 500 Ukrainian drones shot down over Russia in 48 hours
(MENAFN) Russian air defense systems have intercepted 485 Ukrainian drones across various regions of the country over the past 48 hours, according to a statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday. The drone assault began Tuesday evening, …

Saudi foreign minister goes on historic trip to Ramallah
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, is set to lead a delegation from the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, amid increasing international efforts to advance Palestinian …

Moscow says Macron statement to Ukraine peace is not reliable
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has cast doubt on French Leader Emmanuel Macron’s sincerity regarding efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. In a post on Telegram on Friday, Zakharova highlighted a recent report that exposed the …

Russian Missile Attacks Ukrainian Training Center
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Ukraine reported that a Russian missile attack on a military training facility resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Ukrainian soldiers, with more than 60 others wounded. According to a message posted by the Land Forces of Ukraine's …

Microsoft’s Russian Subsidiary Initiates Bankruptcy Files
(MENAFN) One of Microsoft's divisions operating in Russia has revealed intentions to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, as indicated in an official statement posted on the Fedresurs registry on Friday. The American technology conglomerate made the decision …