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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Iranian, Saudi Officials Hold Diplomatic Talks in India
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following India's "Operation Sindoor," high-ranking officials from both Iran and Saudi Arabia are in India for diplomatic talks. Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently met with Saudi Arabian …
European Markets Witness Decline
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On the third trading session of the week, European equity markets concluded with declines, as market participants turned their attention to corporate earnings and upcoming decisions on monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve. The broad-based …
Scientists Develop Long-Lasting Vaccines with Memory-Rich Immune Cells
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have developed a potent new method for creating long-lasting vaccines and potentially transforming cancer immunotherapy by leveraging a unique immune cell known for its strong memory capabilities. Scientists at Australia's …
Four Face Sentence for Illegal Ant Trafficking in Kenya
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has handed down sentences to four individuals for attempting to illegally export thousands of live ants, including a rare species, according to a media report released on Wednesday. The group, comprised of two Belgian nationals, one …
Tensions Rise as Drone Remnants Discovered in Pakistan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A drone's remnants were discovered in Punjab province's Chakwal district, according to local media outlet, as three loud blasts were reported. This incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions with neighboring India, and Pakistan has …
Afghan Police Rescue Kidnapped Man, Arrest Four Suspects
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in eastern Parwan province have successfully rescued a man who had been abducted and apprehended four individuals believed to be his captors, according to a statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The victim …
Infant in Gaza Turns into ‘Skeleton’ Amidst Israeli Starvation Policies
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Palestinian mother in Gaza mourns the severe malnourishment of her four-month-old son, Yousef, whose weight is drastically below average at just 1.5 kilograms. Najia al-Najjar described her child's condition to a news outlet on Thursday, stating …
New Evidence Gets Seized in Diego Maradona’s Death Case
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities delving into the circumstances surrounding the demise of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona have obtained 300 additional medical files and more than 500 emails from a healthcare facility involved in his care, based on media …
Vestel Mobilite Introduces Megawatt EV Charger, Energy Storage at EES Europe
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish technology firm Vestel Mobilite presented its latest innovations in electric vehicle charging and energy storage solutions at the EES Europe 2025 exhibition in Munich, the company announced in a press release on Thursday. A key attraction …
Apple’s Executive Predicts AI Takeover of Search, Tech Giants' Stocks Drop
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Statements made by Apple's Eddy Cue in court yesterday sent ripples through the tech world, causing significant drops in the stock values of both Apple and Alphabet, Google's parent company. During his testimony in the ongoing U.S. Justice …
Drone Attacks Target Port Sudan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday morning, Port Sudan, situated in eastern Sudan, was subjected to another drone strike, marking the fifth day in a row of such attacks. The city remains embroiled in fierce clashes between the national military and the paramilitary …
Russian spy director lists terms for Ukraine peace
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), stated that peace between Russia and Ukraine is only achievable if Ukraine abandons its NATO membership aspirations, refrains from pursuing nuclear weapons, and …
Professor Highlights Republican Efforts to Probe Antisemitism
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Georgetown Law professor has argued that the Republican-led drive to probe alleged antisemitism amid pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses is effectively a strategy to suppress lawful expression. This assertion was made during a …
Canadian Premier Rebukes Trump's Canada Claims
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly confronted U.S. President Donald Trump during their White House meeting, demanding he stop referring to Canada as the 51st state. Trump, known for his unconventional rhetoric, had repeatedly suggested …
Senior member of Russian State Duma warns individuals using OSINT to harm Russia could face treason charges
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Vasily Piskaryov, a senior member of the Russian State Duma, warned on Tuesday that individuals using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to harm Russia could face treason charges. OSINT analysts gather information from publicly accessible sources …
Pakistan Suspends Flights After Lahore Blast, Border Tensions
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced on Thursday the temporary suspension of flight operations at major airports across the country due to unspecified operational reasons. The affected airports include Allama Iqbal International …
Fed Chair Warns of Economic Risks from Tariffs
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned on Wednesday that the recent substantial tariff hikes, if maintained, could likely lead to heightened inflation, a deceleration in economic activity, and a rise in joblessness. His remarks came …
Russia’s top MP labels EU’s Kallas as ‘crazy Russophobe’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia's State Duma, has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for her comments about EU candidate countries attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations. He called Kallas a “crazy Russophobe” …
Jury Acquits Three Former Memphis Cops in Tyre Nichols Murder Trial
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Three former Memphis police officers were found not guilty on Wednesday of state charges related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, who died after a violent encounter following a traffic stop, various news outlets report. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius …
Zelensky wants to postpone election once more
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a bill to extend martial law by another 90 days, effectively preventing the possibility of holding a presidential election during that period. Zelensky's term officially expired nearly a year ago …