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Press releases published on October 25, 2025
Canada’s Carney Declares Readiness to Restart U.S. Trade Talks
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared Friday his readiness to restart trade negotiations following US President Donald Trump's abrupt cancellation of discussions triggered by an anti-tariff advertisement from Ontario province. "We can't …
Putin Envoy Blames Europe for Stalled Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) A senior Kremlin representative has alleged that Kyiv is postponing peace discussions with Moscow under pressure from Britain and European nations intent on perpetuating the war, a news agency reported during his Washington visit. Kirill Dmitriev, …
Lithuania Accuses Russia of Violating Its Airspace
(MENAFN) Lithuania has accused Russia of briefly violating its airspace when two military aircraft crossed from the Kaliningrad region on Thursday evening. The incident occurred near the town of Kybartai, close to the border with Russia's Kaliningrad …
NY Attorney General pleas not guilty over mortgage fraud claims
(MENAFN) New York Attorney General Letitia James entered a not guilty plea on Friday in response to federal mortgage fraud allegations, according to reports. James was indicted on October 9 by a U.S. Attorney appointed by President Donald Trump, facing one …
Turkey hosts Istanbul Forest Innovation Week 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye is taking a pioneering role in combating wildfires by hosting the Istanbul Forest Innovation Week (IFIW) 2025, which runs from October 20 to 25. The event, aimed at advancing the use of technology in wildfire management, brings together …
Putin's envoy says Russia wants permanent resolution to Ukrainian war
(MENAFN) A top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow is aiming for a permanent resolution to the conflict in Ukraine rather than a short-term ceasefire that could be violated and allow Kiev to rebuild its military capabilities, …
US, China Begin New Round of Economic Discussions
(MENAFN) The United States and China commenced their economic and trade negotiations on Saturday in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, according to a Chinese state-operated news outlet. The Chinese delegation, headed by Vice Premier He Lifeng, and the …
Lithuania Temporarily Shuts Airports, Borders
(MENAFN) Lithuania temporarily closed its two main airports and sealed its border crossings with Belarus on Friday after helium-filled weather balloons entered its airspace for the third time this month. Authorities confirmed that the Vilnius and Kaunas …
Russia, Ukraine to exchange letters, parcels of five hundred inmates
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have agreed to facilitate the exchange of letters and parcels for 500 prisoners of war on each side, officials confirmed Friday. “We have a list of 500 Russian and 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war, and we agreed not to wait until …
U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Colombia’s Petro Over Drug Cartel Ties
(MENAFN) The Trump administration announced sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday, citing his failure to curb the influence of drug cartels in the country. The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the statement, accusing Petro of …
Carney says Canada will resume trade talks when’ Americans are ready’
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that Canada is ready to resume trade negotiations with the US "when the Americans are ready," following an abrupt end to talks triggered by an advert critical of US tariffs. This statement comes after …
Trump Claims Tariffs Strengthened US Stock Market
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that American stock markets are "stronger than ever" due to the tariffs he has enforced since resuming office earlier this year. "THE STOCK MARKET IS STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE BECAUSE OF TARIFFS!" Trump …
Turkish defense industry carries out fresh ballistic missile test
(MENAFN) On Friday, the Turkish defense industry successfully tested a new ballistic missile, according to an announcement from Haluk Gorgun, head of Türkiye's Secretariat for Defense Industries. The test was carried out by Roketsan, a leading Turkish …
Trump calls off trade talks with Canada after anti-tariff ad
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump canceled planned trade negotiations with Canada following a controversial advertisement by the province of Ontario, which ran an anti-tariff campaign. The ad featured a clip of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan …
Russia, Ukraine agree to exchange letters, parcels of prisoners
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement to exchange letters and parcels for 500 prisoners of war from each side, as announced by Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova on Friday. Moskalkova explained that both countries have …
UK Starmer Launches Defense of Contested Digital ID Blueprint
(MENAFN) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched a fresh defense of his embattled digital identification initiative Friday, pledging the system will streamline daily transactions and enhance citizen autonomy amid escalating backlash over surveillance fears …
Trump Administration Considers Expanding Offshore Oil Drilling
(MENAFN) The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to permit offshore oil drilling across almost all American coastal waters, according to a media outlet on Thursday. The preliminary oil lease proposal focuses on the southeastern …
Trump Addresses Military Actions Against Drug Traffickers
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that he does not require an official declaration of war from Congress to sanction military actions targeting alleged drug traffickers abroad. “I’m not going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war …