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Press releases published on March 23, 2025

X files lawsuit against Indian government
(MENAFN) Social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has taken legal action against the Indian government, alleging unlawful content restrictions through a large-scale censorship mechanism, according to released media reports on Thursday. The …

Biden plans political return
(MENAFN) Former US President Joe Biden has privately offered to raise funds, campaign, and assist the Democratic Party in reclaiming ground lost to Republicans, NBC News reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Biden has reportedly …

Indonesia’s Chinese tourist levels soar, targets 2 mn visitors this year
(MENAFN) Indonesia is hopeful of soon matching its pre-pandemic peak in Chinese tourist arrivals, as the number of visitors from China continues to rise steadily. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia recorded its highest number of Chinese tourists in …

Von der Leyen gets condemned for skirting EU oversight
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire for allegedly bypassing EU oversight rules when approving controversial multi-billion-euro projects, including military investments. European Parliament President Roberta …

US threatens Iran with regime change
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is prepared to take military action against Iran if diplomatic efforts to renew talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fail, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated. Speaking on Thursday with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Rubio …

U.S. pilot messaging system experiences second breakdown this year
(MENAFN) A key U.S. pilot messaging system managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suffered its second outage of the year on Saturday. The failure of the "Notice to Airmen" (NOTAM) system lasted over three hours which is caused by a hardware …

Media reports top sponsors discarding San Francisco LGBT ‘pride’
(MENAFN) Several major corporate sponsors have withdrawn financial support for this year’s San Francisco LGBTQ Pride event, multiple media outlets reported. The move comes as the administration of President Donald Trump continues to cut federal funding for …

Belgian Premier says seizing Russian assets could be ‘an act of war’
(MENAFN) Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has cautioned that fully confiscating Russia’s frozen assets in the EU could be seen as “an act of war” by Moscow, Politico reported on Thursday. He stressed that such a move could provoke retaliation and pose …

Germany’s Baerbock rejects handshake by Syrian president
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was once again denied a handshake by Syrian President Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa during their latest meeting in Damascus, as shown in a video from Thursday’s talks. Instead of shaking hands, al-Sharaa …

Media reports NATO country possibly to triple military size
(MENAFN) The Netherlands is exploring a significant increase in the size of its armed forces, potentially expanding to 200,000 personnel, according to a report by Dutch public broadcaster NOS on Friday. Currently, the Dutch Defense Ministry employs …

EU figures out strategy to bypass Hungary
(MENAFN) The European Union has found a way to bypass Hungary’s opposition to issuing joint statements on the Ukraine conflict, Politico reported on Thursday. Instead of requiring unanimous approval from all 27 member states, the EU has begun publishing …

Venezuela Plans on Resuming Deporting Nationals from U.S.
(MENAFN) Venezuela will once again begin accepting deported citizens from the United States after reaching a renewed agreement with the Trump administration, Leader Nicolas Maduro announced on Saturday. In a TV interview, Maduro stated, "Tomorrow, thanks …

Moscow declares Ukrainian assault on gas facility considered act of terrorism
(MENAFN) Russia’s Investigative Committee has classified the attack on the Sudzha gas metering station near the Ukrainian border as an act of terrorism, launching a criminal investigation, according to an official statement. The incident occurred in Kursk …

Karmod Exports Debris Chutes to Dubai for Safer Skyscraper Construction
(MENAFN) Karmod has recently exported its debris chutes, which are specially designed for skyscraper construction projects, to companies operating in Dubai, the firm announced in a statement on Friday. Talay Ozturk, the general manager of Karmod Plastic …

Macron tries to find approaches to put boots on ground in Ukraine
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly exploring ways to deploy European forces to Ukraine under the United Nations' banner, according to The Telegraph on Thursday. The initiative, spearheaded by France and the UK, has faced consistent …

Musk criticizes ‘crazy’ Obama-time disinfo procedure
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has criticized a now-defunct U.S. government initiative that allegedly sought to suppress free speech under the guise of combating foreign disinformation. The Global Engagement Center (GEC), a division of the U.S. State Department, was …

Trump condemns NYT for ‘ridiculous’ Musk ‘fake news’
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed a New York Times (NYT) report claiming that billionaire Elon Musk was set to attend a classified Pentagon briefing on potential military plans against China. According to the NYT, Musk—who leads the …

Venezuela resumes acceptance of U.S. deportees following renewed pact
(MENAFN) Venezuela has announced it will resume accepting deported nationals from the United States, following a newly reached deal with the Trump administration. President Nicolas Maduro made the announcement in an address on Saturday. "Tomorrow, thanks …

Sports used to mend diplomatic rifts
(MENAFN) The idea of using sports to mend diplomatic rifts has been debated for decades, but history offers compelling proof of its potential. This may be why Russian President Vladimir Putin—an avid hockey fan—recently proposed to former U.S. President …

European Council leader announces EU capital flight exceeds USD300 billion
(MENAFN) The European Union is experiencing a massive capital outflow, with an estimated €300 billion ($325 billion) leaving the bloc each year as investors seek assets abroad, European Council President Antonio Costa revealed on Thursday. Costa’s remarks …