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Press releases published on May 12, 2025

Gold Prices Fall After Easing Trade Tensions
(MENAFN) The value of gold per ounce declined by approximately 3 percent, reaching nearly USD3,220 as of 0815GMT on Monday. This decrease came shortly after the United States and China declared a resolution in their prolonged trade dispute. The …

U.S. Confirms Peace Commitment in Ukraine
(MENAFN) During a telephone discussion on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio restated his nation's dedication to halting the conflict in Ukraine. The conversation took place with the newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and centered …

Kiev mayor states Ukraine may have to surrender territory to Russia
(MENAFN) Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko has acknowledged that Ukraine might need to relinquish some territory to Russia as a potential path to peace, although he emphasized that any such concession would be temporary. Speaking to the BBC in an interview aired …

Horrific Landslides Engulf Indonesia, Leaving Four Dead
(MENAFN) Tragic landslides in Samarinda City, the capital of Indonesia's East Kalimantan province, claimed the lives of four individuals on Monday, according to an official statement. Sugeng Priyanto, the head of the emergency unit at the East Kalimantan …

New Jerusalem Temple destroyed following Ukrainian assault
(MENAFN) The New Jerusalem Orthodox Temple in Russia’s Belgorod Region has been destroyed following a drone strike allegedly carried out by Ukrainian forces, according to local officials and the regional Orthodox Church leadership. Governor Vyacheslav …

Kremlin declares Trump envoy arriving for discussions with Putin
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has arrived in Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed. The meeting is part of a broader diplomatic initiative …

Ukraine confirms its POWs were on aircraft that was shot down
(MENAFN) A top Ukrainian official has confirmed that Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were among those killed when a Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft was shot down over Russia’s Belgorod Region in January 2024. The plane, which was carrying 65 …

Trump envoy arrives in Moscow for discussions with Putin
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, has arrived in Moscow for another round of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit is part of Washington’s broader diplomatic push to advance a peace plan aimed at resolving …

Uzbekistan Empowers Afghanistan with Agricultural Aid
(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has provided Afghanistan with a shipment of agricultural assistance, featuring rice, cotton, and vegetable seeds, as part of a collaborative effort to bolster Afghanistan's agricultural capabilities, according to a report from a news …

Global Trade Progress Eases Market Concerns
(MENAFN) The VIX volatility index, frequently referred to as the "fear index," experienced a notable decline of 7.3 percent on Monday after news emerged of a trade agreement between the globe’s two leading economic powers—the United States and China. In a …

Paris ‘whispers’ regarding fixing relations with Moscow
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has suggested that many French officials privately share the views of their citizens who do not want to jeopardize their relationship with Moscow by supporting what he called the "Nazi regime" in Kiev. …

US, China Reach Temporary Tariff Deal
(MENAFN) In a significant yet temporary breakthrough in their prolonged trade standoff, the United States and China have agreed to a broad reduction of harsh tariffs for a 90-day period. This development, announced through a joint declaration on Monday, …

Russia Vows Retaliation as Poland Closes Consulate
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia vowed to take action after Poland rescinded the authorization for the Russian Consulate General in Krakow to function. This decision followed accusations that Russian intelligence services were involved in a recent act of arson …

Russia, Vietnam Plan to Revive Nuclear Power Collaboration
(MENAFN) Russia along with Vietnam have come to an agreement to "promptly" begin discussions and finalize accords for the development of nuclear power facilities in Vietnam. This initiative also aims to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership to …

PKK's Disarmament Marks Milestone
(MENAFN) The recent declaration by the PKK to disband and relinquish arms, prompted by an appeal from its imprisoned leader in Imrali, represents a pivotal move toward establishing a “terror-free Türkiye,” according to Omer Celik, the spokesperson for …

Russian presidential aide describes Putin-Witkoff discussions as ‘constructive’
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov described Friday’s talks between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, as “very useful” and productive. According to Ushakov, the three-hour meeting helped …

FSB affirm detention of spy for Ukraine from EU state in Russia
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a Romanian citizen in Sochi, accusing him of espionage on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence. According to a statement released on Friday, the man, in his early 20s, allegedly gathered and passed …

Essays unveiled in Moscow as part of “Open Dialogue: The Future of the World – New Platform for Global Growth” initiative
(MENAFN) Ahead of a major international forum on the future of the global economy, nearly 700 essays from participants in 102 countries were unveiled in Moscow on Thursday as part of the “Open Dialogue: The Future of the World – New Platform for Global …

Trump Unleashes Executive Order to Slash Drug Costs
(MENAFN) The U.S. president is poised to enact a significant executive order aimed at drastically reducing prescription drug costs for Americans, potentially by as much as 80%. He previewed the move on his social media platform, stating, “next TRUTH will …

Kremlin voices remarks on murder of Russian general
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has condemned the recent assassination of Russian Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, attributing the attack to Ukrainian involvement and describing it as further proof of Kiev’s ongoing use of terrorism against Russia. General …