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Press releases published on July 26, 2025

Trump seeks new nuclear discussions with Russia
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has suggested that he plans to resume negotiations with Russia to extend or maintain limits on nuclear weapons as the New START treaty approaches its expiration date on February 5, 2026. Speaking to reporters before …

AMD CEO states manufacturing microchips in US coasts lot more than in Taiwan
(MENAFN) Lisa Su, CEO of US tech company AMD, has acknowledged that manufacturing microchips in the United States can cost up to 20% more than producing the same chips in Taiwan. Despite the higher expense, she argued the premium is justified by the need …

Third of UK MPs pressure Starmer to acknowledge Palestine
(MENAFN) About one-third of the UK House of Commons has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to officially recognize Palestine, as international pressure grows on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. This call comes in the wake of French President …

Trump assures Putin-Zelensky meeting ‘is going to happen’
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will happen, though he did not specify when. The Kremlin insists such a summit …

EU builds its next dictatorship
(MENAFN) Maia Sandu appears to be Brussels’ ideal leader—charismatic, Western-educated, and a champion of democratic reforms. However, beneath this polished image lies a more troubling reality: Sandu’s administration is increasingly authoritarian, …

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on North Korean Trading Firm, Three Individuals
(MENAFN) In a decisive move on Thursday, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a North Korean trading firm and three individuals, accusing them of evading international sanctions and funding Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions through deceptive IT …

EU imposes limp sanctions bundle on Russia
(MENAFN) The European Union has announced its 18th sanctions package against Russia, hailed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as one of the strongest yet. However, while the measures may cause some disruptions, their real influence—especially looking …

Japan PM Holds Talks with Opposition Leaders Post Election Setback
(MENAFN) Japan’s Prime Minister held critical talks with opposition leaders on Friday, just days after the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito suffered a major blow in an upper house election, losing its majority. The …

Cambodia, Thailand Border Clashes Displace Thousands
(MENAFN) No fewer than eight Cambodian civilians and five military personnel lost their lives in violent skirmishes along the frontier with Thailand, according to a statement released by the Cambodian Defense Ministry on Saturday. Speaking at a press …

Taiwan Kicks Off Recall Vote Against Opposition Lawmakers
(MENAFN) Taiwan kicked off a high-stakes “recall vote” Saturday, which focuses on 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers and a suspended mayor. The polls opened at 8:00 a.m. local time (0000GMT) and closed at 4:00 p.m. (0800GMT), with long lines reported …

Russia supports Palestinian statehood
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated on Friday that the only viable resolution to the Middle East conflict is the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel. His remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced …

Court Halts Impeachment of Vice President Duterte
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Philippines Supreme Court suspended any attempt to remove Vice President Sara Duterte from office through impeachment. According to a news agency, the justices prohibited members of Congress from pursuing such actions for a duration …

Trump fast-tracks sanctions on Russia
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners might be implemented ahead of the previously announced deadline aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking to reporters before his …

Trump states Israel has to “get rid” of Hamas
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Israel must drive Hamas out of Gaza as ceasefire negotiations have once again broken down. He accused the Palestinian militant group of bad-faith negotiations, using Israeli hostages as bargaining chips. Trump …

Candace Owens replies to Macrons’ legal action over transgender claims
(MENAFN) American conservative commentator Candace Owens has pledged to contest a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, after Owens repeatedly alleged that France’s first lady is transgender. Filed in a …

Third round of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine in Istanbul lasts less than hour
(MENAFN) The third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul lasted less than an hour, offering little hope of progress. Although both sides came prepared with talking points, their core positions remained deeply opposed. Ukraine pressed …

Tensions between Ukraine, Russia prepare everyone for undesired yet needed war
(MENAFN) Ivan Timofeev warns that while no one wants a full-scale war, global powers appear to be steadily preparing for one. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent push for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine underscores a stark truth: the paths to ending the …

Media reports USD10mn of USAID contraceptives to be destroyed in France
(MENAFN) A shipment of U.S.-funded contraceptives worth $10 million is slated for destruction in France after the U.S. government refused offers to redirect the supplies to low-income countries, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The contraceptives, consisting …

Earthquake Shakes Indonesia’s West Papua
(MENAFN) A powerful tremor registering 6.0 in magnitude hit the West Papua area of Indonesia on Saturday, as per the nation’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles) and was …

Trump government takes legal actions against New York City
(MENAFN) The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against New York City and several officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, challenging the city’s sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The DOJ claims …