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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Rubio announces US against ‘endless negotiations’ on Ukraine
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized that Washington does not support prolonged or indefinite peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, calling instead for tangible progress. His comments followed the first direct negotiations between …
Istanbul Talks 2.0 deemed good opportunity for Zelensky to absorb reality
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite attempts by Ukraine and some EU members to derail progress, Russia and Ukraine have held their first direct peace negotiations in three years—dubbed the Istanbul Talks 2.0. While not groundbreaking, the talks are undeniably significant. …
Presidential frontrunner claims EU candidate chaining voting
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) George Simion, the Romanian presidential frontrunner and leader of the pro-Romanian, Euroskeptic Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has accused Moldova’s pro-European government of attempting to rig Sunday’s presidential election runoff. …
U.S. Plans Talks on Partial Troop Withdrawal from Europe
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington intends to begin formal discussions with fellow NATO countries regarding a limited withdrawal of American forces stationed in Europe, according to Matthew Whitaker, the U.S. ambassador to the alliance. This move reflects a longstanding …
Presidential Election Kicks Off in Poland
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland's presidential election kicked off Sunday with approximately 29 million citizens casting their votes. The election will determine who succeeds current President Andrzej Duda, who is finishing his second and final term. Thirteen candidates …
Severe Tornadoes Claim at Least 21 Lives in Missouri, Kentucky
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe tornadoes have devastated parts of Missouri and Kentucky, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and extensive destruction. The powerful storms prompted emergency declarations and caused widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands …
NATO sets ‘unrealistic’ goals for Germany
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is facing mounting pressure from NATO to significantly increase its military strength, but officials in Berlin believe the goals may be overly ambitious, according to a report by Die Welt on Saturday. With NATO leaders preparing for a …
Trump Urges Walmart to Accept Tariffs
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump sharply rebuked Walmart for alerting consumers about possible price hikes and attributing them to tariffs enacted during his time in office. Trump dismissed the retailer's concerns, pointing out that Walmart …
Clashes Erupt in NYC Amid Nakba Day Protests
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators advocating for Palestine gathered in New York City to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, resulting in confrontations with supporters of Israel. The event, deeply symbolic for Palestinians, …
British Veterans Challenge Everest with Xenon Gas Therapy
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Four ex-servicemen from the British Army, collectively referred to as the "xenon climbers," launched a bold expedition on Friday to conquer Mount Everest and return to London in just seven days, as reported by the media. Their effort is distinct …
UN Welcomes Istanbul Peace Talks
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations expressed approval of the recent discussions between Russia and Ukraine, held in Istanbul, describing them as a step forward in efforts to restore peace. A spokesperson for the UN, Stephanie Tremblay, noted on Friday that the …
Trump claims Putin is ‘at the table’ for Ukraine discussions
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. In a recent Fox News interview, Trump stated that Putin "is at the table" and expressed a desire to resolve the war …
US administration plans on selling propaganda HQ
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is moving forward with plans to sell the headquarters of the state-funded broadcaster Voice of America (VOA), according to a Bloomberg report released Thursday. The building, which also houses the …
UN Warns of Rising Missing Persons in Conflict Zones
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations voiced grave concern on Thursday regarding the increasing tally of individuals unaccounted for as a result of ongoing armed conflicts. The organization emphasized that this troubling trend presents a major challenge to achieving …
Erdogan, Tokayev Discuss Bilateral Ties
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, centering their dialogue on mutual relations and overarching regional and international matters, according to a statement from …
Simion Accuses France of Harming Romanian Democracy
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Euroskeptic presidential hopeful George Simion has accused France of attempting to undermine democratic processes in Romania. Speaking just before the second round of voting scheduled for Sunday, Simion made bold claims regarding foreign …
A phone call is expected to happen between Trump, Putin
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A statement was made by US Leader Donald Trump on his mostly owned platform that he will call his Russian peer, Vladimir Putin on Monday. The center point of the phone call will be on “stopping the ‘bloodbath’” that is happening with Moscow and …
Microsoft Admits Ties with Israel Defense Ministry Amid Gaza Scrutiny
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft has acknowledged providing cloud and artificial intelligence services to Israel's Defense Ministry. This confirmation comes amid increasing scrutiny regarding the involvement of American technology companies in the ongoing conflict and …
Trump Lashes Out at Walmart Over Potential Price Hikes
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President took to his social media platform on Saturday to criticize retail giant Walmart for indicating potential price increases due to rising tariffs. He urged the company to "eat the tariffs" instead of passing the costs onto …
Mexican Navy Vessel Strikes Brooklyn Bridge, Leaving Two Dead
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A celebratory visit by a large Mexican navy sailing vessel to New York City ended in tragedy Saturday evening when it collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams reported that the incident resulted in the deaths of two …