Press Releases

Macron Taps Sebastien Lecornu as New PM

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, according to an official announcement from the Elysee Palace. Lecornu's appointment follows the resignation...

Erdogan Receives Credentials from New Ambassadors

(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was presented with letters of credentials on Tuesday by newly designated ambassadors. Erdogan individually received Paraguayan Ambassador Cirilo Guillermo Sosa Flores, Moldovan Ambassador Oleg...

Macron assigns Armed Forces Minister as PM

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has assigned Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country’s new prime minister, the presidency announced Tuesday. Lecornu takes over following the removal of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who...

Macron Names Sebastien Lecornu as New Premier

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday designated Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the nation’s new head of government, according to a declaration from the Elysee Palace. Lecornu steps into the role after Prime Minister...

Trump, Modi Voice Optimism Over Trade Discussions

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have affirmed that Washington and New Delhi are continuing their commercial negotiations, sharing confidence that the dialogue could reach a conclusion soon. In a statement...

Modi calls US-India relations “very positive and forward-looking”

(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed that the relationship between India and the United States is “very positive and forward-looking,” responding to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on India’s ties with Russia....

Putin says Moscow is open for economic cooperation with US

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Moscow remains open to economic cooperation with the United States, suggesting that American businesses could benefit from joint ventures if Washington permits. “The two-headed eagle, one...

Putin Voices Support for South Africa’s G20 Agenda

(MENAFN) Russia and China have thrown their full support behind South Africa’s G20 presidency, with President Vladimir Putin praising the nation’s leadership in driving forward the interests of the Global South. In an interview published Saturday...

Xi Congratulates Kim Jong Un on DPRK’s Anniversary

(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday conveyed his congratulations to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the 77th commemoration of the establishment of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Xi emphasized that Beijing is...

Putin aide says Nord Stream pipelines sabotage happened with help of Western commandos

(MENAFN) A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage could not have been executed without Western military expertise, pointing to Britain as a likely participant. Explosions in September...

Biden’s officials express objections of final issued pardons

(MENAFN) Internal officials reportedly expressed objections to how former President Joe Biden’s team managed a series of sweeping pardons issued just before he left office. The pardons, which drew widespread criticism, included clemency for his...

Erdogan Accepts Letters of Credentials from New Ambassadors

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally accepted letters of credentials from a group of newly appointed ambassadors, marking the official start of their diplomatic missions in Türkiye. The ceremony underscored...

Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un on anniversary of nation’s establishment

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Chinese leader congratulated the North Korean president on the Seventy-seven anniversary of establishing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). A state-run news agency mentioned that Xi stated Beijing remains...

Oversight Committee Releases Report Exposing Biden’s Green New Deal Scam Benefitting Democratic Allies

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released a majority staff report titled, “The Green New Scam: The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,” exposing how the Biden Administration created a...

Higgins Announces Hearing on Biden’s Weaponized Environmental Enforcement Targeting Americans and Businesses

WASHINGTON—Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today announced a hearing titled, “From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden Administration.” At the hearing, members will examine the...

Prompted by NCLA’s Suit, State Dep’t Comes Clean and Ends Scheme that Censored American Media

Washington, DC, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. State Department is officially dismantling the remaining aspects of its former Global Engagement Center used to finance the development and promotion of censorship technology and...

ACM Research Unveils Ultra ECDP Electrochemical Deplating Tool for Compound Semiconductor Gold Etch Processes

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACM Research, Inc. (“ACM”) (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer and panel processing solutions for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications, today announced the launch of its...

Markets, Mayors, and Crackdowns: Erdoğan’s High-Stakes Gamble

Turkey’s main opposition, the CHP, is facing its toughest test yet: mass arrests, sham court rulings, and the ouster of key leaders—including Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, Erdoğan’s chief rival. With trials looming that could replace CHP...

Putin vows to share details of Alaska’s summit with Xi, Modi

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to share details with leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), including China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi, about his recent discussions in Alaska with US President...

Putin Questions Value of Talks with Zelensky

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism about the usefulness of engaging in direct discussions with Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky, although he remains open to the idea. Speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern...