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Press releases published on May 11, 2025

Ukraine Signals Readiness for 30-Day Truce with Russia
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to enter a "full and unconditional" 30-day ceasefire with Russia, beginning Monday. Sybiha made the announcement on the social media platform X after engaging …

Pope Leo XIV Demands Church Engagement with AI
(MENAFN) In his inaugural official address to the College of Cardinals, newly elected Pope Leo XIV emphasized the necessity for the Catholic Church to engage with the rapidly advancing realm of artificial intelligence (AI), according to the media. The pope …

World marks 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat by Red Army, its allies
(MENAFN) As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat by the Red Army and its allies, a lesser-known but significant story about a musical masterpiece emerges. This story reveals how Dmitri Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony, a symbol of …

Poland LOT Airlines Extends Israel Flights Suspension
(MENAFN) Poland’s flagship airline, LOT, announced on Saturday that it will continue to suspend all flights to and from Israel until May 18. This decision is part of a broader response to the ongoing Houthi missile attacks, which have targeted Ben Gurion …

White S-African party wishes to mend ties with ANC
(MENAFN) AfriForum, a prominent white South African group, is working to improve its relationship with the African National Congress (ANC) after tensions arose due to AfriForum's appeal to the United States to impose sanctions on ANC leaders. The …

Russian Orthodox Church criticizes Moldova for stopping bishop’s Easter visit
(MENAFN) The Russian Orthodox Church has sharply criticized Moldovan authorities for preventing a bishop from attending the Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem ahead of Orthodox Easter on April 20. Church spokesman Vladimir Legoyda called the action “ …

Canada Pushes Russia Toward Honest Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney has called on Russia to "come to the table in good faith" and participate earnestly in a ceasefire agreement concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that failure to cooperate could lead to the …

Biden criticizes Trump’s first 100 days saying it is ‘worst ever’
(MENAFN) Former President Joe Biden has harshly criticized Donald Trump’s early presidency, calling his first 100 days in office “the worst ever,” during a recent interview with ABC News. Biden’s comments break the traditional grace period during which …

Moldovan govt gets accused of ‘spiritual terror’ following bishop’s Easter visit stopped
(MENAFN) Moldova’s main opposition party has strongly criticized the government for preventing a senior Orthodox bishop from attending a key Easter religious ceremony in Jerusalem, calling it “an unprecedented act of spiritual terror.” Bishop Marchel of …

Olympic Medalist Leon Taylor Reflects on Career
(MENAFN) Former Olympic diver Leon Taylor considers earning the silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics—breaking a 44-year medal drought for Great Britain in diving—as one of the most significant achievements in his life. Recalling the event, Taylor said, …

Slovak Premier makes veto promise to Putin
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has pledged to veto any future European Union proposal for a total energy embargo on Russia, emphasizing his opposition during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. Fico also …

India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement gets breached hours following coming into force
(MENAFN) A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan fell apart within hours of being implemented on Saturday, according to Indian officials. Air defense units in Jammu and Kashmir reportedly opened fire in response to perceived aerial threats, as …

Kremlin announces Russia is not afraid of Western sanctions
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is unfazed by new Western sanctions, claiming the country is accustomed to such pressure and has strategies in place to mitigate their impact. Speaking to journalist Pavel Zarubin on Saturday, …

Nuggets Edge Thunder in Playoff Clash, Secure 2-1 Advantage
(MENAFN) The Denver Nuggets secured a 2-1 advantage in the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Friday night, narrowly defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in an overtime battle. Playing at home in Ball Arena, the Nuggets saw strong performances …

Kremlin affirms Putin ‘doing whatever possible’ for Ukraine peace
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is making every effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict through peaceful means, but is left with no alternative but to continue military actions due to Ukraine's unwillingness to engage in dialogue, Kremlin …

Ukraine’s European supporters unable to replace US army assistance
(MENAFN) According to The New York Times, European nations backing Ukraine are unable to match the scale of U.S. military support due to limited arms production capabilities. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has scaled back its financial and military …

US, China Trade Talks Mark ‘Total Reset’
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced on Saturday evening that his administration held a "very good meeting" with Chinese officials regarding trade matters in Switzerland. The discussions, according to Trump, resulted in a "total reset" of …

Ukraine declares it’s willing to agree on 30-day ceasefire
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga announced on Saturday that Ukraine is prepared to initiate a 30-day “full unconditional ceasefire” with Russia starting Monday. He emphasized that this potential truce covers land, air, and sea operations, …

Iran Holds Firm on Nuclear Rights Ahead of U.S. Meeting
(MENAFN) Iran's top diplomat, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, declared on Saturday that the nation will not compromise its right to nuclear technology during upcoming negotiations with the United States. Speaking at a conference in Doha just before the fourth round …

Zelenskyy Expresses Thanks for Continued US Aid
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that new US military assistance is set to arrive in Ukraine today, expressing his gratitude to United States Leader Donald Trump for the ongoing support and intelligence exchange, …