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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Indonesia's Foreign Reserves Edge Down Amid Rupiah Stabilization Efforts
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Bank Indonesia revealed on Thursday that the nation's foreign currency reserves experienced a 4.6 billion U.S. dollar decrease, settling at 152.5 billion dollars by the close of April. This decline comes as the central bank actively intervened in …
Democratic bill risks additional sanctions on Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Monday proposes additional sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine, according to Reuters. Although the bill has not yet been made public, it is aimed at preventing …
Lavrov states more people view Russia as guardian of real ethics
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that an increasing number of people worldwide, particularly in the West, now view Russia as a defender of traditional values. Speaking at a meeting with regional representatives, Lavrov called for …
Kremlin voices remarks on postponements to fresh election in Ukraine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused the Ukrainian government of prolonging martial law in an effort to retain power and avoid holding elections. This comes after Ukraine's parliament extended martial law for an additional 90 days, …
Ukraine plans on overshadowing Russia’s Victory Day
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is organizing an event on May 9 to challenge Russia's Victory Day celebrations, inviting senior European politicians to attend, as reported by Politico. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga proposed the gathering to highlight Ukraine's …
Russia Reports Significant Ukrainian Attack Thwarted Ahead of Ceasefire
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that its air defenses successfully thwarted a significant Ukrainian assault, reportedly intercepting two HIMARS rockets provided by the West and over 500 unmanned aerial vehicles. The ministry further …
Albanese Prepares to Form New Government
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Premier Anthony Albanese announced that his Cabinet will be officially installed early next week, following a decisive election win by his Labor Party. In a discussion with an Australian media on Wednesday evening, Albanese stated he …
Wall Street Rises as Fed Maintains Interest Rates
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. stock markets ended higher midweek following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave its key interest rate unchanged. The Nasdaq inched up by 0.27 percent, translating to a 48.5-point increase, closing at 17,738.16. Meanwhile, the S…
Ukraine takes steps to simplify recruitment of mercenaries
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian government has taken steps to simplify the recruitment of foreign mercenaries for its military, allowing officials to organize and finance transportation, accommodation, and meals for recruits, according to Ukrainian lawmakers. This …
Zelensky kicks official over contradicting Kiev’s ‘civilian’ missile attack story
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office announced the dismissal of Vladimir Artyukh, the head of Ukraine’s Sumy Regional Military Administration, following his statements contradicting the official narrative about a recent Russian missile …
Malaysia's Services Inflation Witnesses Increase in First Quarter of 2025
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Official figures released Thursday indicate a sustained increase in Malaysia's services sector inflation. The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI), which tracks changes in prices for domestic service producers, saw a 0.6 percent rise in the first …
Armenian Premier declares country prepared to sign peace agreement with Azerbaijan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that Armenia is prepared to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan and dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group, a long-standing mediation framework for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This move comes after …
Reporter associated to Navalny gets imprisoned
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Moscow court has sentenced four Russian journalists from Reuters, the Associated Press, and SOTAvision to five and a half years in prison each on charges of extremism. The journalists were found guilty of working with the Anti-Corruption …
Ex-Premier claims Zelensky ‘would do anything’ to recruit additional troops
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov has claimed that President Vladimir Zelensky would implement the mobilization of 18-year-olds without hesitation if it weren’t for the risk of public backlash. Ukraine has been relying on compulsory …
Chinese Firm Seeks AI Capable of Translating Animal Sounds
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese tech enterprise, Baidu, has submitted a patent request for a new artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at interpreting animal noises into human language, as reported by the media on Wednesday. According to the report, Baidu initiated …
U.S. Envoy Briefs UN on Gaza Aid Proposal Amidst Opposition
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has reportedly briefed the UN Security Council on Washington's policies concerning the Gaza Strip and broader regional issues. Sources indicate the focus of the discussion was a …
UN Chief Urges De-Escalation in Port Sudan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern regarding recent drone strikes in Port Sudan. According to his spokesperson, these attacks have significantly disrupted humanitarian aid operations within the …
South Korea’s Imported Car Sales Slightly Dent Amid Supply Constraints
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Industry data released Thursday reveals a minor decrease in South Korea's imported car sales last month. According to the Korea Automobile Importers …
Zelensky doubts discussions with Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed strong doubts about the prospect of peace talks with Russia, citing a deep lack of trust and ongoing hostilities. In an interview with CBS News, Zelensky said recent Russian military actions, …
Sudan ends relations with UAE
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has severed its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after accusing the Gulf nation of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently engaged in a civil war with Sudan’s military. Sudan’s …