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Press releases published on May 21, 2025

NATO director voices remarks on Putin-Trump phone call
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has described the recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a positive step in restoring diplomatic communication. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Rutte called …

Romanian runner-up pushes to get presidential vote nixed for ‘external interferences’
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential candidate George Simion has announced plans to challenge the results of Sunday’s election, alleging it was influenced by foreign interference—particularly from France and Moldova. Simion, a right-wing critic of the European …

Spain experiences telecom interruption weeks following huge blackout
(MENAFN) Spain experienced a large-scale telecommunications disruption on Tuesday, just weeks after a significant power outage impacted the entire Iberian Peninsula. The latest issue was caused by a network update implemented by Telefonica, which …

Dutch Government Protests Microsoft Email Block on ICC Prosecutor
(MENAFN) The Dutch government has expressed serious concern over Microsoft's decision to block the email account of International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan. The move has triggered a review of the country's reliance on digital …

School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills Five, Injures Several
(MENAFN) Five people, among them three students, lost their lives and several others were wounded when militants targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Khuzdar district, located in the southwestern province of Balochistan, on Wednesday, according to the …

Spain Signals Discussing Israel’s Role in Sports Events
(MENAFN) Spain’s education minister and official government spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, conveyed on Tuesday that the nation is “open” to engaging in dialogue concerning Israel’s inclusion in international sporting events. This stance highlights Spain's …

Brunei Reports Surge in Women Joining Tech Sector
(MENAFN) Brunei has experienced a rise in the number of women entering professional roles within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Women accounted for nearly 34 percent of the ICT workforce in 2024, marking a 4 percent increase …

Trump Urges House Republicans to Support Tax, Budget Plan
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to get behind his "big, beautiful" tax and budget proposal, despite lingering hesitation from some within the party. Trump made a personal appeal on Capitol Hill to address …

Attack Claims Lives of Mexico City Mayor’s Aides
(MENAFN) In a brazen and shocking act of violence, two trusted members of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada’s inner circle were fatally shot on Tuesday. The incident, which authorities have labeled as unparalleled in the city's political history, targeted …

Spanish Lawmakers Urge Arms Embargo on Israel
(MENAFN) Spain’s legislative body has approved a symbolic resolution urging the national administration to implement a weapons ban on Israel, prompted by its recent military actions in Gaza. Although the motion is non-binding, it represents a significant …

Report Shows AI is Transforming Jobs, Not Replacing Them
(MENAFN) A recent study jointly conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland’s National Research Institute (NASK) has uncovered that one in four jobs across the globe is potentially susceptible to generative artificial intelligence ( …

Lebanese Army Apprehends Three After Fatal Post-Election Gunfire
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Lebanese army reported the apprehension of three people in the eastern town of Younine, located in the Baalbeck area. They are suspected of participating in celebratory gunfire that resulted in a civilian's death following recent …

Madrid Group Gathers to Address Gaza Conflict
(MENAFN) This Sunday, the Madrid Group is set to assemble in Spain's capital city with the aim of amplifying international diplomatic efforts to persuade Israel to stop its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, …

China Calls on U.S. to Halt Political Interference in COVID-19 Origins Probe
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, a representative from China’s Mission to the United Nations Office at Geneva called on the United States to stop politicizing efforts to trace the origins of COVID-19 and to refrain from pressuring international bodies. In response to …

UN Chief Expresses Hope About New Sudan Premier's Role in Peace Efforts
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed optimism that Sudan’s newly appointed prime minister would be instrumental in promoting peace within the country. Guterres acknowledged the recent decree by Sudan’s de facto leader, which …

Elon Musk Announces Major Reduction in Political Contributions
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, a major financial backer of U.S. President Donald Trump, revealed on Tuesday that he intends to sharply reduce his political contributions moving forward. Speaking at an economic forum in Qatar, Musk shared that he had previously …

US Suggests Israel Prepares for Potential Attack on Iran
(MENAFN) The United States has reportedly received updated intelligence suggesting that Israel is getting ready to launch an attack on Iranian nuclear sites, despite ongoing diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington concerning Iran’s atomic ambitions. …

Singapore Launches AI Heart Scan System to Transform Cardiac Care
(MENAFN) The National Heart Center Singapore (NHCS) is launching a pilot program to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) system in three public hospitals. This initiative aims to drastically reduce the time needed to analyze cardiac scans, allowing …

AI-generated video recreates historic WWII broadcast
(MENAFN) RT has unveiled an AI-generated video recreating the historic WWII broadcast by famed Soviet radio announcer Yury Levitan, who first delivered the news of Nazi Germany’s surrender. The release coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet …

Think Tank supports Spain's position on Gaza
(MENAFN) On Monday, a think tank voiced a firm backing for latest comments made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on the Israeli genocide on Gaza, praising his disapproval of Israel and requiring international action to end the ethnic cleansing on …