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Press releases published on May 4, 2025
Scholz says ‘don’t rush’ to prohibit AfD
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged caution when it comes to potentially banning the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. His comments followed a report by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution ( …
US reportedly prepares fresh Russia sanctions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is preparing a new round of economic sanctions targeting Russia to pressure Moscow into settling the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported on Friday. However, it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will approve …
Rubio states Russia, Ukraine ‘closer’ to settlement
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Russia and Ukraine are now closer to reaching a peace agreement than at any point since the war began three years ago. Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Rubio acknowledged recent diplomatic …
English soccer chiefs prohibit males from female`s match
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Football Association (FA) of England has announced a new policy that will ban transgender women from participating in women’s football, following a recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court. The policy is set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The FA …
Al Ahli Triumphs Over Kawasaki Frontale in Asian Champions League Final
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli have emerged victorious in the Asian Champions League, securing a 2-0 win against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday. The final showdown took place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, where Al Ahli …
Trump declares far-reaching sanctions against Iran
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has declared sweeping new sanctions on Iran, warning that any country purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemical products will face secondary sanctions from the United States. The announcement comes as U.S.-Iran negotiations …
US urges for direct Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced it will no longer act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, urging both sides to take responsibility for resolving the conflict through direct negotiations. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated during …
Trump proclaims US did most to win both world wars
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has proclaimed that the United States played the most decisive role in winning both World War I and World War II. While announcing new commemorative dates, he designated May 8 as Victory Day for WWII and November 11 for WWI. …
Ex-U.S. Senate aide says ‘Russophobia’ behind Romania’s deportation of RT journalist
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Tara Reade, RT contributor and former U.S. Senate aide, has criticized Romania’s recent deportation of RT journalist Chay Bowes, calling it a reflection of escalating "Russophobia" in the West, especially within Western media. She argued that the …
Oil Giant Shell Reports Profits Higher Than Expected
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Energy conglomerate Shell posted first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts’ predictions, continuing its commitment to shareholder returns, even though its net income declined by 28 percent. Based on an official company release, Shell recorded …
Singapore's PAP Secures 14th Consecutive Victory
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore's dominant People's Action Party (PAP) has lengthened its unbroken rule that spans over sixty years, achieving its 14th consecutive electoral triumph, according to final outcomes reported by various media sources on Sunday. Maintaining …
Finance Chief Takes Over as Yemen's Premier
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's governing body, the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), has installed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the former finance minister, as the nation's new prime minister. This change comes swiftly after Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak resigned, citing …
No Supplies Left: Kuwait Hospital Gaza Faces Imminent Shutdown
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A hospital in southern Gaza has issued an urgent warning, stating it may have to halt operations within a week due to dwindling medical supplies. Kuwait Specialized Hospital in Rafah attributed the crisis to the ongoing Israeli military actions …
Serbian Leader Cuts US Trip Short Due to Health Status
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vucic suddenly terminated his journey to the United States and returned to Belgrade after becoming ill while in the state of Florida, according to Serbian authorities on Saturday. According to his team, the president …
Deadly House Fire in Philippines Claims Women’s Life, Injures Others
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic house fire in Rizal province, located just outside Manila, claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman and left three others injured on Sunday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported. The fire broke out at approximately 6 a.m. local …
Zelenskyy Rejects Russian Ceasefire Proposal
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly declined a Russian suggestion for a short, three-day pause in combat, instead advocating for a 30-day suspension of violence. During a press conference held in Kyiv on Friday, with statements embargoed …
Germany arms WWII memory against Russia
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Eighty years after Nazi Germany's catastrophic defeat in World War II, critics argue that modern Germany is distorting the historical record to serve current geopolitical agendas—particularly by using WWII commemorations to promote anti-Russian …
US senator issues warning to Russia to impose ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a proposal for severe new sanctions on Russia, claiming strong bipartisan backing in the Senate. The legislation aims to support former President Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate a peace deal between …
Tunisia Pledges Stronger Multilateral Ties, Calls for UN Reform
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has underscored its "profound and steadfast commitment to multilateralism and its resolve to advance a framework that meets global aspirations for a more just, secure, sustainable, and humane world order." …
Erdogan Confirms Sovereign Equality in Upcoming Cyprus Talks
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted on Saturday that any forthcoming negotiations regarding Cyprus must occur between two distinct nations rather than two ethnic groups. Emphasizing the principle of "sovereign equality," he made it clear …