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Press releases published on April 20, 2025

Trump envoy declares Putin wants lasting peace in Ukraine
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a permanent and legally binding resolution to the Ukraine conflict, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Witkoff described his latest meeting with Putin as “ …

Lavrov emphasizes Russia ‘not chasing anyone’ for sanctions lifting
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that trade between Russia and the United States has significantly dropped due to what he called Washington’s "illegal sanctions." Despite this, he emphasized that Russia is not seeking to have the …

Russia Alleges Control of Two More Villages in Ukraine's Donetsk
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Saturday that its forces had seized two additional villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region within the past 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the capture of Shevchenko, a settlement in Donetsk. In a statement …

Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case
(MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …

Soyuz MS-26 Crew Safely Returns to Earth After ISS Mission
(MENAFN) The Soyuz MS-26 crew successfully landed back on Earth early Sunday after their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The descent capsule, carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexei …

Turkish Foreign Minister, Hamas Official Hold Meeting on Gaza Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the leader of Hamas’ Shura Council, Muhammad Darwish, held a meeting in Ankara on Saturday to deliberate on measures aimed at achieving a truce in Gaza. As reported by Turkish diplomatic insiders, the …

Former Israeli Air Force Leader Says He Was Dismissed
(MENAFN) Former commander of the Israeli Air Force, Nimrod Sheffer, revealed on Saturday that he was relieved of his duties in the military reserves following his endorsement of a declaration urging an end to the ongoing conflict, with the goal of …

Prison Escape Attempt in Chad Results in Four Deaths
(MENAFN) Local sources and media revealed on Saturday that over four individuals lost their lives following an escape attempt by inmates at a prison in Chad. The incident took place at Mongo Prison in central Chad around 9 p.m. local time on Friday. …

UN Warns U.S. Tariffs Risk USD22bn in Arab Exports
(MENAFN) A surge in U.S. trade protectionism is putting Arab economies under increasing strain, threatening $22 billion worth of non-oil exports, according to a policy brief released Saturday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western …

COMPASS MINERALS ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Compass Minerals International, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel …

NEWMONT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Newmont Corporation on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
NEW YORK, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel …