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Press releases published on May 27, 2025

OECD Says Global Steel Industry Will Face Challenges
(MENAFN) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced on Tuesday that the global steel sector is expected to face ongoing difficulties through 2025 and beyond. According to the OECD, the challenges in the steel industry are …

Trump Considers Full Exit from Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is mulling over a total withdrawal from the Ukraine peace negotiations due to stalled progress, according to a report by a news agency on Monday, which cited unnamed insiders. However, the American leader is said …

Russia Confirms Strong Partnership with Africa
(MENAFN) Moscow continues to be a dependable and unwavering ally to African countries, actively backing initiatives to reinforce their sovereignty, which faces threats from contemporary forms of colonialism, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. …

Japan Seeks to Enroll Students Impacted by U.S. Harvard Policy
(MENAFN) A news agency reported Tuesday that the Japanese government is urging its universities to take in students impacted by a recent U.S. policy targeting Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. This call for support came shortly …

EU Ministers Greenlight Groundbreaking Arms Fund
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, ministers from European Union member states gave the green light to establishing a groundbreaking 150 billion euro (approximately USD170.22 billion) arms fund, marking the EU’s first major collective defense investment initiative, the …

Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Military Aid
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reinforced his commitment to providing military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing that Kyiv must be equipped with the capability to conduct strikes within Russian territory. During a joint press briefing with …

US Senator Proposes Tariffs on Russia’s Trade Partners
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has asserted that his proposal to impose 500 percent tariffs on countries trading with Russia would assist Leader Donald Trump in compelling Moscow towards a peace agreement with Ukraine. Additionally, Graham believes …

EU Countries Consider Legal Status of Ukrainian Refugees
(MENAFN) European Union member countries are reportedly preparing to reassess the legal standing of Ukrainian refugees residing within the bloc, according to a report by a news agency on Monday, which cited an EU diplomat. Discussions regarding a possible …

Russia Prepares Response to NATO’s Activities in Baltic Sea
(MENAFN) Russia is actively preparing to respond to possible aggressive actions by NATO forces in the Baltic area, according to Nikolay Patrushev, a top advisor to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. Speaking at the government’s Maritime Board meeting on Monday …

UNRWA says Gaza is going through severe medical supplies
(MENAFN) The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) alerted on Tuesday that Gaza is going through a crucial lack of clinical supplies, as just 6 from 22 UN-led health clinics are staying functional in the middle of a fatal Israeli attack on the zone. …

China’s Industrial Profits Surge Despite Trump Tariffs
(MENAFN) China’s industrial firms posted a 1.4% year-over-year profit increase during the January to April period of 2025, weathering a turbulent trade environment fueled by reciprocal tariffs between the U.S. and China. Leading the rebound were the high- …

Putin Defends Russia’s Military Operation in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin stated that Russia had no alternative but to initiate its military campaign in Ukraine due to the ongoing oppression faced by the people of Donbass by the Kiev authorities following the 2014 Euromaidan coup, which was …

OECD Warns Global Steel Crisis to Persist Through Coming Years
(MENAFN) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced on Tuesday that challenges facing the global steel sector are expected to linger through 2025 and beyond. Despite projections indicating steel production capacity will …

Iranian President Heads to Oman on Diplomatic Mission
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran on Tuesday, heading to Muscat, Oman’s capital, for intensive high-level discussions focused on bilateral ties as well as pressing regional and global concerns. Over the course of his two-day official …

Trump Uses Congo Video to Claim South African Farmer Killings
(MENAFN) A still image from a video that United States Leader Donald Trump used as proof of white farmers being killed in South Africa actually originated from footage showing unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a news agency reported on …

Patriot Defense Systems Struggle Against Russian Missiles
(MENAFN) American-developed Patriot air defense platforms are reportedly having difficulty countering Russia’s advanced missile systems, particularly the Iskander model, according to Ukrainian Air Force representative Igor Ignat. Speaking on Monday, Ignat …

Germany Removes Limits on Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks
(MENAFN) Germany will no longer impose restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to carry out long-range attacks deep within Russian territory, including the use of weapons manufactured in Germany, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Moscow has repeatedly …

British Trade Envoy’s Visit to Israel Sparks Criticism
(MENAFN) British Trade Envoy Ian Austin’s recent trip to Israel has sparked criticism following the UK’s decision to halt free trade discussions. On Monday, the British Embassy in Tel Aviv announced that Austin toured various locations at Haifa Port, “ …

NHS Commits USD14.5B Annually to Diagnose, Treat Diabetes
(MENAFN) Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is now allocating approximately $14.5 billion annually to diagnose and treat diabetes, as new data reveal that over 900,000 adults at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes have signed up for a nationwide …

Russian Official Warns of OSCE Ignoring Nazism in Europe
(MENAFN) A high-ranking official from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Grigory Lukyantsev, has expressed grave concern about the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) worrying lack of attention to the re-emergence of Nazism across the …