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Press releases published on October 7, 2025
Taiwan's Leader Calls on Trump to Press China for Peace
(MENAFN) Taiwan's leader, William Lai Ching-te, has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to press China to "permanently renounce the use of force" against Taiwan. In an exclusive interview with the US-based conservative podcast The Clay Travis and Buck …
Somali Forces Thwart Prolonged Al-Shabaab Prison Raid
(MENAFN) Somali national forces have fended off a prolonged and coordinated assault by Al-Shabaab militants on the heavily fortified Godka Jilacow prison, situated near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. The confrontation lasted approximately six hours, …
Russian law enforcement foils two plots targeting synagogues
(MENAFN) Law-enforcement agencies say they have uncovered and stopped two separate schemes to target synagogues in Russia that were allegedly orchestrated by an extremist group based abroad intent on whipping up religious hatred. In one incident, officers …
IMF: Robust Policies Key to Emerging Economies' Resilience
(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted on Monday that robust fiscal and monetary policy frameworks, coupled with well-established local currency debt markets, have helped emerging economies remain resilient amid global financial …
Madagascar President Appoints New Prime Minister
(MENAFN) In response to escalating nationwide demonstrations, Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has selected Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new prime minister, taking over from Christian Ntsay. This leadership transition follows the …
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Jolts Northern Papua New Guinea
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 in magnitude rocked northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Initially reported as a 6.7 magnitude quake, the USGS later revised its assessment to 6.6. The tremor …
Hamas-Israel Indirect Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue in Egypt
(MENAFN) Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap resumed in Egypt on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Egyptian daily AlMasry Alyoum stated that talks between Hamas and Israeli …
Head of Chilean Robotics Association talks about future of tech
(MENAFN) Rodrigo Andres Quevedo Silva, head of the Chilean Robotics Association, says the future of technology depends less on the field itself than on the intentions of its users. Quevedo Silva, an expert in artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and …
Macron urges for early presidential voting to solve political crisis
(MENAFN) Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has called on President Emmanuel Macron to consider holding early presidential elections to end France’s escalating political turmoil, saying only a renewed mandate could restore stability. Philippe, …
Leader of Sudan militia gets charged of war crimes amid Darfur war
(MENAFN) A Sudanese militia commander has been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in atrocities committed in Darfur more than two decades ago. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, was a senior leader of …
Merz Pressured to Make Germany Europe's Leading Drone Hub
(MENAFN) Germany should direct all available resources toward establishing itself as Europe's foremost drone power, according to Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, who emphasized that Berlin holds the key to shaping the future of continental security. Her …
New PM gets assigned in Madagascar to suppress Gen Z rallies
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, in what appears to be an effort to suppress mounting youth-led protests that have swept across the nation. Announcing …
Orban alleges Zelensky uses ‘moral blackmail’ to his advantage
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of using the ongoing conflict with Russia as a form of “moral blackmail” to pressure European countries into supporting Ukraine’s bid to join the European …
PM of China to be at N. Korea eightieth anniversary of ruling party
(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang will travel to North Korea this week to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), both governments announced Tuesday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Li will lead …
Democrats didn't talk with Trump on health care— Jeffries
(MENAFN) US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday that Democrats have not engaged in any discussions with President Donald Trump or his administration regarding the ongoing government shutdown or efforts to address the nation’s health care …
Family of late S. African envoy of France wants clarity of his death
(MENAFN) The family of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is demanding answers regarding the circumstances of his death in Paris as his body is set to be repatriated. Mthethwa, 58, died on October 2, 2025, after falling from the 22nd …
UN head denounces Houthi jailing of UN personnel in Yemen
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a strong condemnation of the arbitrary detention of additional United Nations staff members by Yemen’s Houthi group, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday. According to Dujarric, nine …
Madagascar’s leader assigns military general as new PM
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his government in response to widespread anti-government protests over severe power and water …
Dutch activists recall mistreatment by Israeli forces
(MENAFN) Dutch activists who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza have accused Israeli forces of mistreatment and abuse during and after their detention. Four activists from the Netherlands returned to Amsterdam’s Schiphol …