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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Portugal Heads to Polls in Snap Parliamentary Election
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Portugal began voting in a snap parliamentary election — the country’s third national vote in under four years — to choose a new government. The electorate is selecting 230 parliamentary representatives, distributed across 22 districts …
Russia’s top negotiator claims Ukraine war could have concluded in matter of weeks
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukraine conflict might have been resolved within weeks had Kyiv pursued negotiations from the outset rather than taking cues from its Western allies and choosing to fight, according to Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia’s delegation at the …
Presidential Candidates Call Trump ‘symbol of freedom’
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) At a joint political rally earlier this week in Poland, Romanian presidential frontrunner George Simion and Polish presidential hopeful Karol Nawrocki unveiled intentions to create what Simion described as a “pro-MAGA” alliance. The gathering drew …
High-Stakes Runoff Kicks Off: Romania Decides its Path
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian citizens are heading to the polls for a crucial presidential runoff, choosing between the pro-European incumbent mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, and the nationalist, EU-skeptic George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of …
US plans on relocating Palestinians to Libya
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is allegedly considering a plan to relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, as reported by NBC, citing informed sources. However, the White House has rejected the claims. Since taking office in January, …
Palestinians Commemorate Nakba with Mass Demonstrations Across Europe
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Across Europe, including significant gatherings in Stockholm and London, Palestinians and their supporters held large-scale demonstrations on May 15th to commemorate the "Nakba," or “Catastrophe,” the displacement that followed Israel's founding …
NATO Urges Germany to Boost Military Forces
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO is urging Germany to make substantial expansions to its military forces, as reported by a news outlet on Saturday, citing insider sources. Officials in Berlin are said to be concerned that the country, already struggling with high dropout …
Romanian presidential frontrunner criticizes ‘authoritarian’ France`s Macron
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential frontrunner George Simion has accused France of trying to undermine democracy in Romania ahead of Sunday’s runoff vote. Simion, a vocal critic of the European Union, won the first round of Romania’s presidential election …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …