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Press releases published on May 13, 2025

India commands BrahMos missile manufacturing unit amid ceasefire
(MENAFN) India has officially opened a new BrahMos supersonic cruise missile production facility in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, according to the country’s Defense Ministry. The plant, located in Lucknow, was inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath …

Ancelotti’s Arrival Kindles Hope for Brazil’s National Team
(MENAFN) Brazilian media outlets have responded with a mix of relief and renewed hope following the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the national men’s football team, viewing the move as a pivotal moment for a side seeking direction. Folha …

Trump Considers Lifting Syria Sanctions
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is weighing the possibility of lifting American sanctions imposed on Syria. The move is aimed at offering Damascus a "fresh start," according to the President. Trump noted that this idea was brought …

Russia, African countries host boxing tournament
(MENAFN) A boxing tournament featuring athletes from Russia and the Sahel region of Africa was held in Niger on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The event, organized by the NGO 'Niger–Russia Together Hand in Hand,' took …

Duterte Is Likely to Regain Mayoral Position
(MENAFN) Rodrigo Duterte, the imprisoned former leader of the Philippines, appears likely to return to his previous role as mayor of Davao City, according to a news agency on Monday, which referenced early, unofficial results from the election. According …

Britain, Europe Talks on Ukraine Conflict End Without Progress
(MENAFN) Foreign ministers and officials from Britain and Europe gathered in London on Monday but left without significant advancements on Ukraine. A statement from the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed that the ministers …

Temporary Tariff Relief Marks Progress in Trade War
(MENAFN) China has described the newly agreed 90-day suspension of mutual tariffs with the United States as a move that benefits not just the two nations, but the international community as a whole. In a statement released Monday, China’s Ministry of …

UK Arrests Six Bulgarians for Espionage
(MENAFN) Six Bulgarian citizens residing in the United Kingdom have received prison sentences totaling over 50 years after being convicted for their roles in an extensive espionage scheme conducted throughout Europe for the Russian state. The sentencing …

Spy scandal ignites diplomatic rift between Hungary, Ukraine
(MENAFN) A growing espionage dispute has led to a breakdown in diplomatic talks between Hungary and Ukraine, further straining already tense bilateral relations. Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced on Friday that it had uncovered a Hungarian …

S-African politician slams UK visa rejection
(MENAFN) South African political leader Julius Malema has condemned the UK government for denying him a visa, labeling the move as an "act of cowardice" and an effort to suppress his political voice. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader was scheduled …

French government denies Macron cocaine allegations
(MENAFN) The French government has firmly denied allegations that President Emmanuel Macron had cocaine with him during a recent visit to Ukraine, following a viral video that triggered widespread speculation online. The footage shows Macron, alongside …

KEPCO's Profit Streak Extends to Seventh Consecutive Quarter
(MENAFN) South Korea's state-run power provider, Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), announced its seventh consecutive quarter of operating profit, citing increased electricity fees and decreased fuel expenses. The company's consolidated operating profit …

Ukrainian diplomat gets sentenced due to ‘kill Russians’ comment
(MENAFN) A Moscow court has sentenced Pyotr Vrublevsky, the former Ukrainian ambassador to Kazakhstan, to six years in prison in absentia for inciting hatred and violence against Russians. Vrublevsky was convicted of “acts aimed at inciting enmity” based …

Engineers Unveil Game-Changing Brain-Inspired Device
(MENAFN) Engineers in Australia have created a compact device that mirrors the human brain's ability to perceive, process, and store visual information—without relying on external computers, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) announced on …

Modi affirms India won’t put up with nuclear blackmail
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong warning against nuclear threats, stating that India will not tolerate any form of "nuclear blackmail" and will respond firmly to terrorism — even if it comes from a nuclear-armed neighbor, a …

Veterans Unveil Shocking ‘War Crimes’ by UK Special Forces
(MENAFN) Over 30 former operatives from the United Kingdom’s elite military units have shared direct testimonies of supposed war crimes that allegedly took place during missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. These accounts, presented in a broadcast on Monday, …

WHCA Criticizes Reporters' Exclusion from Air Force One
(MENAFN) The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) expressed its "disturbance" on Monday regarding the exclusion of reporters from three prominent wire services from accompanying U.S. Leader Donald Trump on his journey to the Middle East aboard …

Trump assists Russian in defeating space lizards
(MENAFN) A bizarre and humorous mythological universe has captivated millions, blending satire, absurdity, and pseudo-history. The "Ancient Rus vs. Lizards" story, which started as a mock academic lecture, has exploded into a cultural phenomenon with spin- …

Moldova Hopes of EU Membership by 2028
(MENAFN) Moldovan Leader Maia Sandu has expressed her hope that the country could officially join the European Union by 2028, even as resistance to her pro-European stance intensifies. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu—an outspoken opponent of Russian …

Analysts Predict 2 Percent Economic Growth for Chile Through 2026
(MENAFN) Chilean financial analysts are predicting a 2 percent economic expansion for both 2025 and 2026, according to a statement released Monday by the Central Bank of Chile. This outlook aligns with the central bank’s own projections, which estimate the …