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Press releases published on September 18, 2025
Finland, Sweden Urge EU to Loosen Land-Use, Forestry Climate Rules
(MENAFN) Finland and Sweden have called on the European Union to relax stringent climate regulations on forestry, warning that inflexible land-use mandates threaten their economies and disrupt timber supplies across the continent. In a statement released …
Danish Opposition Pushes for Stronger Action Against Israel
(MENAFN) Several opposition parties in Denmark have called on the government to adopt stricter policies toward Israel, including the recognition of the Palestinian state. Their demand comes after Israel’s recent military campaign in Gaza City and a United …
Shooting Kills Three Police Officers in Pennsylvania
(MENAFN) A deadly shooting in York County claimed the lives of three police officers and left two others critically injured on Wednesday, according to Pennsylvania State Police and multiple local media outlets. The violence erupted shortly after 2 p.m. …
Myanmar’s Election Commission Excludes Constituencies from Voting
(MENAFN) Myanmar’s election body has declared that balloting will not occur in several districts during the upcoming nationwide election, according to an official statement released Monday by a state-run news agency. The Union Election Commission (UEC) …
White House Moves to Challenge Court Block on Lisa Cook Removal
(MENAFN) The US government confirmed Tuesday it will challenge a court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. “The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will appeal …
EU Imposes Measures Targeting Israel’s Trade Preferences
(MENAFN) The European Union has made a significant shift in its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza, with officials now proposing targeted measures in response to the ongoing human rights violations in the region. Kaja Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia, …
AI Expected to Elevate Global Trade by 2040
(MENAFN) The World Trade Organization (WTO) warned on Wednesday that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly elevate global trade, with projections showing a potential 34-37% increase by 2040. Additionally, AI is expected to drive a 12-13% growth …
Devastating Floods Claim at Least 101 Lives in Pakistan's Punjab
(MENAFN) At least 101 people have lost their lives due to catastrophic flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, as confirmed by an official from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The floods, described as the most severe in Punjab's …
Israel Blocks British Politicians from Entering Country
(MENAFN) Two members of Britain’s Labour Party revealed on Tuesday that they were barred from entering Israel while on a parliamentary mission to the occupied West Bank. Simon Opher and Peter Prinsley were participants in a delegation arranged by the …
Kenya issues arrest warrant for UK solider accused for killing Kenyan woman
(MENAFN) Kenya’s High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British soldier accused of killing Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru, paving the way for potential extradition from the UK. Justice Alexander Muteti granted the warrant on Tuesday following a request …
Ukraine’s Reconstruction Offers Opportunities for Turkish Firms
(MENAFN) Ukraine is set to provide substantial prospects during its reconstruction phase, with the total project volume reaching over $50 billion for Turkish companies to participate in, according to Eyup Vural Aydin, chairman of the Public-Private …
EU Holds Off New Sanctions Targeting Russia
(MENAFN) The European Union has postponed unveiling its new sanctions package targeting Russia, with the delay attributed to mounting pressure from the Trump administration for tougher measures, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing multiple EU diplomats. …
Federal Reserve Projects Single 2026 Reduction
(MENAFN) The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest projections reveal a more cautious outlook on interest rate cuts, forecasting just one reduction in 2026—fewer than market expectations, according to the central bank’s median estimates released Wednesday. The Fed …
ABC Pulls "Jimmy Kimmel Live" After Contentious Remarks about Kirk
(MENAFN) The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) announced on Wednesday the indefinite suspension of its late-night show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", following contentious remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was …
Staff Strike at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport Triggers Flights Cancellation
(MENAFN) Around 100 flights were grounded at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Wednesday after KLM ground staff launched a walkout in protest over pay and working conditions. Both short-haul European routes and long-haul international services were disrupted …
Erdogan pledges to safeguards Muslim rights over East Jerusalem
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that Muslims will not relinquish their rights over East Jerusalem. "We will not allow Jerusalem to be defiled by unholy hands, though I know the resentment of Hitler admirers may never …