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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
FBI Describes Explosion in California as Terrorist Attack
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A bomb explosion outside a fertility clinic in California has resulted in one fatality and left four individuals injured. The FBI has described the incident as an "intentional act of terrorism." The explosion occurred just before 11:00 a.m. local …
Thousands demonstrate in opposition of pro-EU government in Moldova
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Chisinau on May 1, protesting Moldova's pro-European Union government led by President Maia Sandu. The rally, organized by the Party of Socialists, the country’s largest opposition group, …
Hundreds of Released Afghan Prisoners Return Home from Pakistan
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the past three days, a significant number of Afghan nationals, totaling 439 individuals, were released from correctional facilities in Pakistan and have since returned to Afghanistan, according to a recent statement issued by the Ministry of …
FSB affirms terrorist assault thwarted in Southern Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has successfully thwarted a planned terrorist attack in Dagestan. Authorities arrested a 27-year-old woman linked to a banned international terrorist …
Fatal Helicopter Collision in Finland Claims Five Lives
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Two civilian helicopters that took off from Tallinn on Saturday morning crashed after colliding in midair near Eura Airfield in Southwestern Finland, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board, according to Estonia’s Ministry of …
Kremlin Signals Possible Putin-Zelensky Summit
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The possibility of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has been raised by the Kremlin, but only if current peace negotiations between the two nations yield substantial progress and concrete …
Ukrainian MP issues threat of terror assault on Red Square
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian lawmaker has hinted that Kiev might target Moscow's Red Square during the upcoming Victory Day celebrations on May 9, despite Russia's announcement of a 72-hour ceasefire. The ceasefire, which will last from May 8 to 10, was proposed …
Moscow rejects Ukrainian return to 1991 borders
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Moscow would not allow Ukraine to return to its 1991 borders, arguing that such a move would pose a threat to Russian citizens. The statement came in response to a Ukrainian drone attack on a …
Moscow reports exceeding 100 Ukrainian drones repelled over Crimea
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian military successfully repelled a series of Ukrainian drone attacks overnight, downing 121 drones, according to the Defense Ministry. The majority of these drones, 89 in total, were intercepted over Crimea, with another 23 taken down …
Zelensky imposes sanctions on ex-top aide
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has announced sanctions against his former top adviser, Alexey Arestovich, who has frequently criticized Ukraine’s leadership and military strategy in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Arestovich, along with …
South Korea’s Ex-President Leaves People Power Party Ahead of Election
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has officially left the conservative People Power Party, announcing his departure online. This move comes as he prepares for the upcoming June 3rd presidential election. He expressed remorse to party …
Kremlin verifies Putin, Trump phone call to happen on May 19th
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov reported to a Russian press agency on Saturday that a conversation on the phone is being arranged at the moment, which will happen between Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and US Leader Donald Trump. Peskov stated …
Libyan Premier Pledges Action Against Brutal Militias
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah delivered a video address on Saturday, forcefully stating his administration's commitment to ending the influence of militias, which he described as "brutal and unjust." He conveyed his optimism for a more …
Ukraine Confirms Loss of Another F-16
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian armed forces have acknowledged the loss of another F-16 fighter aircraft, developed in the United States, during an effort to counter a Russian offensive. This represents the third such event since Kyiv began receiving these high- …
Medvedev claims Trump compelled Ukraine to sell itself for assistance
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that US President Donald Trump has forced Ukraine to trade its mineral wealth for continued military aid. His remarks come after the US and Ukraine signed an agreement on the joint extraction of …
Recent Israeli Aggression Claims 200 Lives, Displaces 300,000
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Media Office announced Saturday that over 200 Palestinians have been killed and 300,000 forcibly displaced from the northern Gaza Strip to Gaza City in the past two days by the Israeli army. “In yet another crime added to Israel’s bloody …
Xi travels to Moscow to take part in Russia's Victory Day celebrations
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Moscow to take part in Russia's Victory Day celebrations, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday. President …
Russia plans on hosting Global Digital Forum with concentration on AI
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is set to host the Global Digital Forum next month, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), according to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko. Scheduled for June 5–6 in Nizhny Novgorod, the event aims to …
Portugal Holds Third Elections
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal held its third national election in less than four years on Sunday, as citizens took to the polls to choose a new government. The election will determine the composition of the country's 230-seat legislature. These seats are distributed …
Russian airport regains legendary ‘Stalingrad’ name
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree renaming Volgograd International Airport to "Stalingrad," honoring the city’s historical role in World War II. The change was made at the request of war veterans and local authorities, and comes …