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Press releases published on October 4, 2025

All remaining Israeli diplomats get expelled by Colombian leader
(MENAFN) After the Israeli Navy intercepted the Gaza flotilla, Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated the dismissal of the rest of Israeli diplomatic staff. Petro’s office called for the immediate release of the two Colombian nationals that it confirmed …

Musk seeks to replace Wikipedia with AI modal
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed initiatives to create a new online encyclopedia to compete with Wikipedia, a platform he and other critics accuse of being politically biased. He claimed his version will be a “massive improvement” over the present site. The …

Von der Leyen faces criticism for giving misinformation to press
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under scrutiny for providing inconsistent and sometimes misleading information to the press, according to reports citing officials and media representatives. The Commission’s “ …

Elon Musk is first person with net worth of five hundred billion
(MENAFN) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has reportedly become the world’s first individual with a net worth of $500 billion, driven by surging Tesla shares and rising valuations of his private ventures. Tesla stock climbed nearly 4% on Wednesday, adding $9 …

Romania Declares Red Code Alert for Torrential Rain
(MENAFN) Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) declared a Red Code alert Thursday—the most severe warning—for intense rainfall in Dolj and Olt counties. This alert is active from Thursday evening through Friday night. Forecasters warned …

White House Budget Director Says Federal Layoffs Imminent
(MENAFN) On the first day of the US government shutdown, the White House budget director alerted House Republicans that federal layoffs could begin within “one to two” days, according to two GOP sources who participated in the conference call discussing …

Trump states denying him Nobel Peace Prize will be insulting to US
(MENAFN) Trump indicated that rejecting giving him the Nobel Peace Prize would be perceived as disrespectful to the United States. During a speech to top army officials in Quantico, Virginia, Trump stated that he believes his accomplishments qualify him …


Russia takes over UN Security Council chairman for October
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russia took over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for October, detailing its schedule as "very packed." Vassily Nebenzia, the Russian UN ambassador, stated at a press conference signifying the beginning of the term …

Starbucks Secures Trademark Rights in Russia
(MENAFN) Starbucks has officially registered its trademark with Russia’s intellectual property authority, Rospatent, enabling the company to once again market food and drink items bearing its recognizable logo. The American coffee giant, which originally …

Turkish Central Bank’s International Reserves Soar to Historic USD183B
(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank’s official international reserves soared to a historic high of $183 billion as of September 26, marking a significant milestone, according to figures released on Thursday. This latest data underscores a continued …

Man kills two individuals, runs car into crowd in Manchester
(MENAFN) At least two people were killed and three others seriously injured when a man drove a car into pedestrians and then carried out a stabbing outside a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester, according to local authorities. Police said they were …

US to give Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes
(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States is preparing to supply Ukraine with intelligence support for long-range missile operations targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Officials indicated that President Donald Trump has recently authorized the …

JD Vance believes US government shutdown won’t last too long
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance estimated a short US government shutdown, acknowledging that neither the White House nor congressional Democrats have shown a desire to budge. Vance stated to journalists at the White House that "I actually …

OpenAI Completes Secondary Stock Transaction
(MENAFN) OpenAI has completed a $6.6 billion secondary stock transaction, offering current and former staff the opportunity to offload their shares, according to a report from a news agency on Thursday. This sale has propelled OpenAI’s estimated worth to …

Russia wants to boost India’s involvement in NSR
(MENAFN) Russia is reportedly aiming to expand India’s involvement in the Northern Sea Route (NSR) and has offered the country potential full membership in the Arctic Council, according to reports. Vladimir Panov, Russia’s special representative for Arctic …

Flotilla gets attacked, activists arrested by Israeli Navy
(MENAFN) According to organizers late Wednesday, an international assistance flotilla destined for the blockaded Gaza Strip was assaulted by Israeli naval forces, who also detained the onboard activists. As the Global Sumud Flotilla sailed toward Gaza to …

UN: 100 Palestinians Killed Daily in Israeli Atrocities in Gaza
(MENAFN) The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) revealed on Wednesday that the Israeli military kills an average of 100 Palestinians each day in the Gaza Strip, with additional fatalities caused by starvation and lack of medical care. “ …

Nations Move to Wind Down Legacy Mobile Networks in 5G Push
(MENAFN) Countries worldwide are rapidly dismantling legacy mobile networks, with many carriers already terminating 3G and targeting 2G phaseouts within the next decade. Meanwhile, 4G remains in service as a transitional technology to 5G. The United States …

Kremlin says Putin’s annual Valdai speech is set for Thursday
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin’s yearly speech at the Valdai Discussion Club, scheduled for Thursday, is drawing worldwide attention, according to Kremlin officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin will outline his perspective on an …