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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Trump Threatens New Sanctions on Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has stated that Washington will implement additional sanctions on Russia if it fails to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. These comments followed the first direct discussions between the two nations since 2022 …
Slovak Premier Criticizes New EU Sanctions on Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Premier Robert Fico has voiced strong criticism against the European Union’s decision to impose an additional set of penalties on Russia. Speaking against the backdrop of renewed diplomatic engagements between Moscow and Kiev, Fico argued …
Trump accuses former FBI director of commanding his murder
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) US Leader Donald Trump has made an accusation on FBI director James Comey because of a post on Instagram wanting his “assassination.”, which has been deleted since. Comey posted a picture of seashells on Instagram, which signify the numbers ‘86 47 …
Slovak Premier describe Anti-Russia sanctions as ‘plague’
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia, labeling them a “plague” and arguing that they do more harm to the EU than to Russia itself. His comments came after EU ambassadors approved a 17th …
U.S. Plans to Sell VOA Headquarters
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The government under United States Leader Donald Trump is taking steps to sell the headquarters of Voice of America (VOA), a state-supported media organization, according to a report by the media. The building that houses VOA is one of multiple …
Erdogan declares US lessening sanctions on Turkish defense division
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has begun relaxing sanctions on Türkiye’s defense industry and approved a significant arms sale, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced over the weekend. The sanctions were originally imposed in 2020 under the …
Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Moody’s has downgraded the United States' credit rating from its perfect triple-A (AAA) status, citing growing worries about the country’s ability to afford its debt. This marks the first time since 1917 that the agency has lowered the nation's …
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 …
Lavrov accuses West of pitting India against China
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Western powers are deliberately trying to stir conflict between India and China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday, as reported by TASS. Speaking at the ‘Culture without Borders’ diplomatic forum, Lavrov claimed that …
Palestinian author first novel gets awarded Dylan Thomas award
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Palestinian writer has been awarded the Swansea University Dylan Thomas literary prize for young writers this year. Yasmin Zaher was granted USD26,544 for her first written novel, which is called The Coin, as it was referred to by the judging …
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 …
Kremlin Confirms Trump, Putin Phone Call
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has confirmed that arrangements are in progress for a telephone conversation between Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and United States Leader Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed a Russian news outlet on Saturday …
UN Chief Presses for Gaza Ceasefire, Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking at the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, pressed for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, demanding the unconditional release of all hostages and unimpeded …
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, …