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Press releases published on May 28, 2025
Kremlin responds to West removing limits on long-range arms for Ukraine
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has voiced strong concerns over reports that Ukraine’s Western allies have lifted restrictions on the use of long-range weapons, calling the move a threat to peace efforts. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that such …
Germany Witnesses Drop in Import Prices
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany experienced a 1.7 percent annual decline in import costs in April, according to data published by the country’s Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Wednesday. This downward shift highlights continuing changes in trade-related pricing …
Police states Liverpool car incident not being treated as terrorism
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Merseyside Police have stated that the car incident during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, which left at least 47 people injured, is not being treated as an act of terrorism. The incident occurred on Water Street in downtown …
EU Sanctions Against Russia Fall Short
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite numerous efforts by the European Union to curtail Russia’s economic strength through sanctions, these measures appear to be ineffective, according to a report by a German tabloid. The article points to Russia’s continued significant …
France Approves Assisted Dying Bill in Parliamentary Vote
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the French parliament approved a pivotal assisted dying bill during its initial reading. The legislation, which aims at “authorizing and supporting a person who has expressed the request to resort to a lethal substance,” passed with a …
Uganda halts defense relations with Germany
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Uganda has suspended its defense cooperation with Germany, accusing the European country’s ambassador of supporting groups hostile to the Ugandan government. In a statement released on Monday via the army’s official website, Uganda People’s …
Prohibited former Romanian presidential front-runner resigns from politics
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Calin Georgescu, the former Romanian presidential candidate barred from participating in a recent election rerun, has announced his retirement from political life. His decision comes after pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan won the presidency in the May …
SpaceX Launches Starship in Ninth Trial
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX’s towering Starship rocket took to the skies on Tuesday, marking the ninth experimental launch as the company, under the direction of Elon Musk, strives to prove the viability of the spacecraft following two unsuccessful attempts earlier in …
Lee Jae-myung Holds Lead Ahead of Presidential Election
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent poll published on Wednesday, opposition contender Lee Jae-myung continues to hold a significant advantage over his closest competitor in the upcoming June 3 special presidential election in South Korea. The survey, conducted …
NATO director fears Trump-Zelensky dispute could ruin summit
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is reportedly worried that tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could destabilize the upcoming NATO summit in the Netherlands, according to The New York Times. The …
Media reports EU possibly to terminate protections for Ukrainian immigrants
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is reportedly preparing to reassess the temporary protections granted to Ukrainian refugees, with discussions on phasing out the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) potentially beginning in June, Euractiv reported Monday, …
US Suspends Visa Interviews for Social Media Screening
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has instructed American embassies to temporarily stop scheduling new visa interviews for international students while contemplating the implementation of obligatory social media evaluations for all foreign scholars. This …
USAID Halts Trigger Massive Layoffs in Bangladesh
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A sweeping shutdown of 55 out of 59 USAID-backed initiatives in Bangladesh has triggered massive layoffs in the country’s development sector, displacing over 50,000 professionals, according to estimates shared Tuesday. Zinat Ara Afroze, the …
Car rams into masses at Liverpool football celebrations
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A car drove into a large crowd of Liverpool FC fans during Premier League victory celebrations in the city center, Merseyside Police confirmed. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Monday, and authorities have arrested a 53-year-old white …
French Parliament Endorses Assisted Dying Bill
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the French legislative body cast a favorable vote on a proposed law regarding assisted dying. The bill, designed to permit and support individuals seeking to use a "lethal substance" upon request, was approved in its initial reading …
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “playing with fire,” though he did not provide further details on what he meant. The remark comes as Trump increasingly expresses dissatisfaction with what he views as …
Macron clarifies slap from his spouse
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to a viral video of his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushing his face as they exited a plane in Hanoi, Vietnam, explaining it was just playful interaction between them. The video, filmed on Sunday, shows …
Police Take Action Over US Mall Shooting
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A shooting took place inside the Brass Mill Center shopping mall in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving multiple individuals injured, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m., sending shockwaves through …
US senator places huge-tariffs on Russia’s associates
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is championing a proposal to impose massive 500% tariffs on countries that maintain trade ties with Russia, particularly those buying Russian energy, uranium, and raw materials. The plan, targeting major nations like …
Erdogan Attends Independence Celebrations in Azerbaijan
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan journeyed to the Azerbaijani city of Lachin on Wednesday to take part in commemorative events for Azerbaijan’s Independence Day. His visit underscores the close ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan and highlights …