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Press releases published on October 5, 2025
Papua New Guinea Weighs Limiting Social Media Access for Teens
(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering new legislation that would impose age restrictions on social media usage, aiming to tighten control over online activity in the Pacific nation, media reported Friday. The government plans to introduce the Social …
Boat Explosion Claims Three Lives off Libya's West Coast
(MENAFN) At least three Libyan youths lost their lives Sunday evening in a boat explosion off the coast of Zawiya, roughly 60 kilometers west of Tripoli, according to a Libyan newspaper. The victims have been identified as Mohamed Ben Shtwan, Anwar Al- …
World Leaders Mourn Passing of Jane Goodall at 91
(MENAFN) World leaders and admirers worldwide are mourning the loss of renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, whose institute announced Thursday that she passed away at age 91. Goodall, celebrated for her decades-long research on chimpanzees and great apes, …
Jay Jones Apologizes for Violent Remarks in Leaked Messages
(MENAFN) Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, Jay Jones, has issued an apology following the release of controversial text messages in which he imagined violent scenarios involving a Republican lawmaker. The messages, dating back to 2022, …
Hungarian FM tells Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect, emphasizing that as an EU member, Budapest can veto much of the aid sent to Kyiv. The warning follows Zelensky’s call for …
Israel to Move Forward with First Stage of Trump’s Truce Plan
(MENAFN) Israel is moving ahead with the initial stage of a ceasefire framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, following an official endorsement from Hamas, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister announced Saturday. “The Israeli government …
Most Ukrainians See Corruption Worsening Since 2022
(MENAFN) A recent study conducted by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) reveals that the majority of Ukrainians perceive corruption in the country to have intensified following the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022. …
Czech Voters Head to Polls to Elect New Lower House Members
(MENAFN) Czech citizens began casting their votes on Friday to choose 200 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Czech Republic’s parliament, each serving a four-year mandate. Approximately 8 million eligible voters are …
Spain’s government announces plans to enshrine right to abortion
(MENAFN) Spain’s left-leaning government has announced plans to enshrine the right to abortion in the country’s constitution, following controversy over a Madrid city council decision to provide women with information on so-called “post-abortion syndrome.” …
Euroskeptic Right-Wing Leader Poised to Become Czech Premier
(MENAFN) A right-leaning Euroskeptic candidate appears likely to assume the role of the next prime minister of the Czech Republic, according to recent pre-election surveys. Agribusiness magnate Andrej Babis, often referred to as the "Czech Trump" by …
India Shows Economic Resilience Amid Rising US Tariffs
(MENAFN) India possesses the resilience to endure economic disruptions such as the newly imposed tariffs by the United States, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Addressing the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday, she …
US Treasury reveals draft design for one-dollar coin with Trump profile
(MENAFN) The US Treasury Department has unveiled a draft design for a one-dollar coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence, which features President Donald Trump. The proposed design shows Trump’s profile on one side, accompanied by …
Pakistan warns next war with India might lead to changes in world map
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Pakistan's army voiced apprehension regarding the Indian leadership's "provocative" comments, cautioning that any future conflict between the nuclear-armed nations could result in "cataclysmic devastation." This statement from the …
Syria Kicks Off First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall
(MENAFN) Syria's transitional government initiated the country's first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the December ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks a pivotal step in Syria's ongoing post-conflict political transition. …
Poll reveals Ukrainians believe corruption in nation has worsened
(MENAFN) A new survey by the Kiev International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) indicates that most Ukrainians believe corruption in the country has worsened since the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022. Released on Friday, the poll …
India Reports Fourteen Fatalities as Landslide Strikes West Bengal
(MENAFN) Fourteen individuals lost their lives and multiple others sustained injuries after a landslide struck the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India, amid relentless rainfall, a senior police official confirmed over the phone on Sunday. In response …
Freeing all Israeli hostages is on table –Hamas
(MENAFN) Hamas has offered to free all Israeli hostages and stated its willingness to negotiate the terms of their release. The Palestinian militant group also reaffirmed that it is ready to transfer control of Gaza to an independent Palestinian authority. …
Trump Administration Signals Imminent Federal Workforce Reductions
(MENAFN) On the first day of the U.S. federal government shutdown, White House Budget Director Russell Vought announced Wednesday that large-scale layoffs of federal workers could begin within “one to two” days, marking a dramatic escalation by the Trump …
Swiss Scientists Race to Develop Biocomputers Using Human Brain Cells
(MENAFN) Swiss researchers are making strides toward developing biocomputers composed of living cells—an ambitious concept that once belonged solely to the realm of science fiction, according to media on Saturday. The team is advancing efforts to build …