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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
Israel Allows Limited Aid into Gaza
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) After nearly 80 days under a devastating blockade, Israeli sources reported on Monday that only a small number of aid vehicles—just nine—will be permitted entry into Gaza, home to 2.4 million residents. This limited access comes after an extended …
Suicide bombardment murders 10 in Somalia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A suicide bombing in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Sunday claimed the lives of at least 10 people outside a military base. The attacker targeted a group of teenage recruits waiting to enlist at the Damanyo military facility. Al-Shabaab, the …
US representatives ‘frustrated’ due to Australian tank export to Ukraine
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has begun sending 49 decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine after securing approval from the United States. However, according to ABC News, the move has sparked private criticism from both American and Australian officials, who are …
Putin gives credit to European front in WWII
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow, acknowledged that the opening of the European front in World War II helped accelerate the defeat of Nazi Germany. However, he stressed that the war’s …
Finland plans on taping frozen Russian funds to deliver weapons to Ukraine
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Finland announced on Monday that it will provide Ukraine with heavy ammunition using profits generated from frozen Russian assets, according to its Defense Ministry. This move aligns with a wider European Union initiative to use earnings from …
Nvidia Introduces NVLink Fusion to Support AI Development
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nvidia, a leading American tech firm, has introduced a new initiative titled the NVLink Fusion program, as announced by CEO Jensen Huang on Monday. This strategic development will permit clients to incorporate rival firms’ chips within data …
Islamic Development Bank 51st Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Algeria
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's 51st annual meeting began Monday in Algeria's capital, Algiers. The four-day event has brought together decision-makers from 57 member countries to discuss ways to advance sustainable development and …
Kim Jong Un Faces Possible War Crime Probe
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might potentially be subjected to a war crimes investigation at the International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, according to a statement made on Monday by a former ICC president. During a conference held …
Forklift Elevator Plummets in Brazil, Leaving Three Construction Workers Dead
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Three construction workers died on Monday after a forklift elevator they were riding plummeted 17 floors at a building site in the city's Butantã neighborhood. The São Paulo Fire Department confirmed the fatalities. The victims, aged 20, 26, and …
Algeria Condemns France for Violating Diplomatic Visa Deal
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued strong criticism toward France on Monday, accusing it of a “flagrant breach” of a 2013 bilateral accord that exempted holders of diplomatic passports from visa obligations. The ministry cautioned that …
French spies defy Durov’s censorship clam
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s foreign intelligence agency has refuted claims made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov that it pressured him to censor political content on the platform. Durov had previously stated that a Western European government, which he suggested was …
India bans ship-ins from bordering country
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has implemented a ban on several categories of goods being imported from Bangladesh via land, effective immediately. The ban includes garments, processed foods, plastics, and wood furniture, as announced by New Delhi's Ministry of Commerce …
Trump states phone call with Putin primarily to address ‘bloodbath’ between two nations
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Monday, primarily discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the potential for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev. The call was initially announced by …
Huawei Unveils Its First Personal Computer, Marking China's OS Leap
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese technology giant Huawei has officially launched its first personal computer powered by its proprietary operating system, HarmonyOS, a significant stride in China's pursuit of domestic PC operating systems. The announcement was made at an …
Putin, Trump negotiates on phone on Monday
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) After a conversation on the phone among Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Russia's presidential aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday. The Russian as well as the US Leaders did not talk about a time limit or a duration to agree on a truce pact in …
India begins diplomatic initiative to mobilize support against Pakistan
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) India has announced plans to send seven multi-party delegations to various countries and the United Nations Security Council to present its case against alleged terrorism originating from Pakistan. According to a statement from India’s Ministry of …
UK, EU Reach Deal to Recalibrate Post-Brexit Ties
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a critical, last-minute understanding on Monday that redefines their relationship following Brexit. This significant development emerged after a major compromise was achieved concerning fishing …
U.S. Enforces Visa Limits on Indian Travel Agencies
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the United States revealed new visa limitations aimed at proprietors and top-level staff of Indian travel firms suspected of aiding "illegal immigration." This initiative reflects Washington’s broader strategy to address and discourage …
Trump, Putin phone call goes well
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Leader Donald Trump stated that a greatly waited for conversation on the phone with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin "went very well," and that Moscow and Kyiv are planned to "immediately" start discussions on a truce. Trump referred to …
Trump Expresses Surprise Over Late Publication of Biden’s Diagnosis
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump expressed his astonishment on Monday that the general public had not been informed earlier about former President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis. He shared his reaction with reporters at the White House, …