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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
Portugal Election Highlights Political Shift
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In Portugal’s most recent general election, the center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) emerged as the leading party, securing the highest number of parliamentary seats. However, it fell short of an outright majority. The election also showcased the …
Belarusian President claims Russia has long been ready for peace with Ukraine
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on Friday that Russia has been prepared for both a ceasefire and a lasting peace with Ukraine for some time. His remarks came in response to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent call for …
Authorities Announce Discovery of 58 Unidentified Bodies in Libya's Tripoli
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan authorities announced the discovery of 58 unidentified bodies that had been stored for a prolonged period within a morgue at Abu-Saleem Hospital in southern Tripoli. The Interior Ministry stated on Facebook that the morgue was under the …
Russia imposes USD93,000 LGBTQ propaganda fine on Apple
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A Moscow court imposed a fine of 7.5 million rubles ($93,000) on Apple for breaching Russian laws related to LGBTQ propaganda. The company was accused of violating Article 6.21 of Russia’s Administrative Violations Code, which prohibits the …
Harvard Faces Another Grant Termination
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared on Monday that it is discontinuing federal funding worth USD60 million previously allocated to Harvard University. This decision comes in response to the institution’s "continued …
Senate Minority Leader Introduces Bill Blocking Trump from Using Qatari Jet
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Monday aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from utilizing a luxury jet reportedly offered by Qatar as the next Air Force One. The proposed bill, dubbed the "Presidential Airlift …
Reserve Bank of Australia Lowers Interest Rate
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.85 percent, the lowest it has been in two years. This adjustment, made on Tuesday, aligns with market predictions and reflects …
Cruel concept of sanctions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Sanctions have increasingly become a go-to tool in international diplomacy, often used to avoid conflict or as an alternative when war is not politically feasible. Ideally, sanctions aim to pressure nations to alter their political actions or …
Zero advancement in Qatar for truce in Gaza
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli press stated on Monday that mediator discussion in the Qatari capital, Doha, to agree on a Gaza truce pact and captives exchange agreement have not succeeded to make improvements. The famous public broadcaster KAN stated mentioning, …
Moscow states Putin, Trump greet each other on Victory Day
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged Victory Day greetings through their aides, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. The exchange included warm, mutual congratulations on what Ushakov described as a “great, …
Durov Accuses French Spies of Pressure Over Censorship
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has provided further details about an alleged attempt by France's foreign intelligence agency to pressure him into censoring conservative voices on his platform. He dismissed their claimed humanitarian concerns as a …
Trump comments on Biden cancer diagnosis
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has offered his support to President Joe Biden following the announcement of Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis. The message came as politicians across the spectrum expressed concern and solidarity. Biden, …
Venezuela Suspends All Venezuela-Colombia Flights Amid Alleged Bomb Plot
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela has imposed an immediate suspension on all flights to and from neighboring Colombia. This drastic measure comes after Venezuelan authorities claimed to have foiled a plan to smuggle explosives into the country via Colombian airports. …
Lithuania Files ICJ Lawsuit Against Belarus
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuania has initiated legal proceedings against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of "deliberately orchestrating a migrant crisis" in breach of global law, according to local reports on Monday. The …
Israel allows limited humanitarian assistance to Gaza
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has stated it has authorized 5 UN trucks to enter Gaza that has humanitarian assistance as well as infant food after nearly 3 months of halted aid. The UN's humanitarian head, applauded the action. However, he stressed that it was merely "a …
Writers back BBC initiative to boost kids reading skills
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Famous writers and TV stars have supported a regional BBC radio initiative to improve kid’s learning. A quarter in Norfolk fails to meet the normal yardstick of reading when they finish primary education, as stated by the Office for National …
China prepares to launch world’s first drone ‘mother ship’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China is preparing to launch the world’s first “drone carrier” aircraft, capable of deploying swarms of AI-controlled kamikaze drones during high-altitude operations. Known as the Jiu Tian, or 'High Sky' UAV, the aircraft is expected to complete …
Poland walks towards runoff in rigid presidential race
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland is heading to a runoff election after a closely contested first round, with pro-European candidate Rafal Trzaskowski narrowly leading conservative rival Karol Nawrocki, according to exit polls released on Sunday. Trzaskowski, the current …
China Calls for U.S. to Lift "Groundless" Chip Limitations
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In a strong rebuke, China's Commerce Ministry on Monday called for the United States to lift its export limitations on Chinese semiconductors, specifically targeting those manufactured by Huawei, according to a media report. The ministry asserted …
UN, Libyan Authorities Form Truce Committee
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has declared the establishment of a "truce committee" in coordination with Libya’s Presidential Council. This move follows recent violent confrontations in Tripoli. According to UNSMIL’s …