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Press releases published on September 21, 2025
Michael Waltz Confirmed as Trump’s Ambassador to UN
(MENAFN) The US Senate on Friday confirmed Michael Waltz, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, as the next US Ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz’s appointment passed with a close 47-43 vote, reflecting a contentious confirmation …
European Airports Face Disruptions Following Cyberattack
(MENAFN) A cyberattack on a third-party system supplier has led to significant flight interruptions at multiple key European airports, including London’s Heathrow as well as Brussels and Berlin, officials reported Saturday. Brussels Airport verified at …
Chinese City Confirms 1,714 Chikungunya Cases
(MENAFN) Authorities in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, have confirmed 1,714 cases of Chikungunya fever by Friday, triggering a Level III public health emergency response, officials announced. During a Saturday press briefing, local officials highlighted …
UK-U.S. Historic Deal Set to Create 15,000 Job
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed on Thursday that the landmark £250 billion ($338.8 billion) investment deal signed between the UK and the US marks the largest of its kind in British history. The agreement is set to create 15,000 new …
Russia Rebukes U.S. Veto Blocking UN Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry voiced strong disapproval Friday over the United Nations Security Council’s continued inability to halt violence and humanitarian suffering in Gaza, blaming repeated U.S. vetoes for the deadlock. In a statement published …
Clashes Between Two Wazalendo Factions Claim Eight Lives
(MENAFN) Two rival factions of the Wazalendo militia, commanded by self-styled generals Malaika and Nyakiliba, have been locked in violent conflict since September 17 for control of the strategically vital town of Mwenga in South Kivu, eastern Democratic …
UNIFIL Denounces Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon
(MENAFN) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday criticized recent Israeli aerial assaults in southern Lebanon, labeling them breaches of Security Council Resolution 1701 and cautioning that they jeopardize the delicate calm …
Russia, Central Asia Reveal Prioritizing Economic Cooperation
(MENAFN) Trade and financial collaboration will take center stage during discussions at the upcoming Russia-Central Asia summit, set to be hosted in Dushanbe this October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Friday. Addressing members of …
French Unions Warn Premier Lecornu of New Strikes
(MENAFN) French labor organizations issued a stern warning on Friday, cautioning newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu of further industrial action following a day of protests opposing contentious fiscal plans. "The ball is now in the Prime …
Trump Issues Threat to Afghanistan Over Bagram Airbase
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a forceful ultimatum Saturday, warning Afghanistan of severe consequences if it fails to return control of the strategic Bagram Airbase. "If Afghanistan doesn't give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, …
Germany's Trade Surplus with U.S. Plunges to USD40.6B
(MENAFN) Germany's trade surplus with the United States for the first seven months of 2024 fell to €34.6 billion ($40.6 billion), marking its lowest point in five years, according to data released by the country’s statistical office Destatis on Friday. The …
AI Tool Projects Risks of Over 1,000 Diseases Up to Two Decades Ahead
(MENAFN) A new artificial intelligence system can forecast an individual’s risk for more than 1,000 diseases, sometimes projecting health outcomes decades into the future, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The study details …
Boat Overturn on Uganda’s Lake Kyoga Claims Seven Lives
(MENAFN) Seven people drowned while 29 others survived when a boat carrying mourners overturned on Lake Kyoga in northern Uganda’s Amolatar District on Friday, authorities reported Saturday. According to a police statement, the wooden vessel was en route …
UN Security Council Votes Down Iran Sanctions Relief Resolution
(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to pass a critical resolution aimed at continuing sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal. The proposal, introduced by South Korea as the president of the Security Council for …
Iran Cuts Off Ties with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote
(MENAFN) Iran announced it will "effectively" cut off cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear oversight agency following a failed UN Security Council effort to uphold sanctions relief linked to the 2015 nuclear accord. The declaration came Saturday …
Elderly British Couple Gets Freed from Afghan Detention
(MENAFN) An older British pair held in Afghanistan has been set free by the temporary Taliban leadership on Friday after Qatar stepped in to mediate. Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that Barbie Reynolds, aged 76, and Peter …
Poland Deploys Fighter Aircrafts to Protect Airspace
(MENAFN) Polish and allied aircraft were rapidly deployed early Saturday to protect Poland’s airspace amid Russian attacks targeting Ukrainian sites close to the Polish frontier, the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command reported. The command reported on …
Shooting in U.S. State of New Hampshire Injures Multiple People
(MENAFN) Several individuals were wounded in a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, Saturday night, local media outlets reported. Authorities have taken one suspect into custody, while a second suspect remains at large. Officials in Nashua …