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Press releases published on May 22, 2025

India’s Russian Oil Imports Reach Peak
(MENAFN) India’s acquisition of Russian crude oil is projected to climb to approximately 1.8 million barrels per day in May, marking the highest volume in nearly a year, according to a news agency’s report based on vessel-tracking information from Kpler. …

Rapid Decline in Arctic Sea Ice Endangers Bowhead Whales’ Habitat
(MENAFN) The University of Adelaide announced Thursday that rapid declines in Arctic sea ice could reduce bowhead whales’ summer feeding grounds by as much as 75% by century’s end. A team of Australian and Danish researchers used historical fossil data, …

Irish Rapper Faces Terror Charge
(MENAFN) A performer from the Irish-language rap group Kneecap has been formally accused of a terrorism-related offence following an alleged incident involving a flag linked to Hezbollah, an organisation that is banned in the UK. The episode reportedly …

Manager Hansi Flick Signs Contract Extension with Barcelona Until 2027
(MENAFN) Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick reached an agreement on Thursday to extend his contract through June 30, 2027. "The German coach has signed a new contract on Wednesday at the Club offices in the presence of FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, …

EU, U.S. Edge Toward Easing Sanctions on Syria Amid Political Shift
(MENAFN) Western nations, including the U.S. and the European Union, are edging toward easing sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime and the country’s ongoing political transformation. The establishment of a new government in Syria is …

New Zealand Adapts Balanced Approach to Speed Up Economic Recovery
(MENAFN) New Zealand's government unveiled its Budget 2025 on Thursday, positioning it as a balanced approach to accelerate economic recovery, address rising living costs, and enhance essential services without resorting to higher taxes or increased …

EU Greenlights Debt Initiative to Speed Up Defense Spending
(MENAFN) EU ambassadors have given their approval to a €150 billion ($169 billion) debt initiative aimed at accelerating the bloc’s military buildup. The SAFE (Support for Ammunition, military Financing and European defense) program was officially …

Germany’s Business Climate Index Sees Slight Uptick in May
(MENAFN) Germany’s business climate index increased slightly in May, rising from 86.9 to 87.5 points, marking its highest value since June 2024, according to the Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic Research. The expected increase was 87.4 points. The …

IsDB Joins Forces with IRUSA to Boost Global Refugee Fund
(MENAFN) The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group has teamed up with the humanitarian organization Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) to boost the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR). During the IsDB’s annual meeting in Algiers, the two organizations …

EDL Seeks to Optimize Power Sector Performance
(MENAFN) Electricité du Laos (EDL), the state-owned power utility, is stepping up efforts to optimize its electricity operations by improving coordination across national and local levels and increasing overall operational efficiency. According to media …

OECD Economic Growth Stagnates in Early 2025
(MENAFN) The gross domestic product (GDP) within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) inched upward by only 0.1 percent during the first quarter of 2025. This marks a significant deceleration compared to the 0.5 percent …

Romania Court Dismisses Election Interference Allegations
(MENAFN) Romania's Constitutional Court has dismissed a legal challenge lodged by presidential hopeful George Simion, who had accused outside forces of manipulating the recent elections. The court determined on Thursday that Simion’s assertions of foreign …

UK Projects Net Migration to Halve in 2024
(MENAFN) Net migration to the UK is projected to fall by almost half in 2024, largely due to a significant reduction in arrivals from outside the EU and a growing number of international students leaving the country after COVID-19 travel measures eased, …

Bucharest Hosts Ninth Black Sea, Balkans Security Forum
(MENAFN) The 9th Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum opened Thursday in Bucharest, drawing close to 200 officials, diplomats, military leaders, and experts to tackle regional security concerns. Held over two days, the event is organized by the New …

Militants gets killed in air attack in Iraq
(MENAFN) The Iraqi army reported on Thursday that 2 Islamic State militants fell to their deaths due to in an air attack in the central Iraqi area of Salahuddin. As stated by an announcement made from a media organization linked with the Iraqi Joint …

Research Reveals New Zealand’s Seabirds Adapt to Human Waste
(MENAFN) New research reveals how the Southern black-backed gull, or karoro, one of New Zealand's most iconic seabirds, has drastically changed its diet and behavior due to human-induced environmental shifts. Once dominant marine predators along the coast, …

Launch of North Korean Warship Fails
(MENAFN) A “serious accident” occurred in North Korea during the attempted deployment of a 5,000-ton military destroyer, based on the nation’s official media. The failed launch took place on Wednesday and involved a major setback at the Chongjin Shipyard. …

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Utilizing Kursk Churches as Fortified Positions
(MENAFN) Ukrainian troops used churches in Russia’s Kursk Region as fortified positions during a failed cross-border assault, President Vladimir Putin stated. He added that numerous religious buildings sustained significant damage during the effort to …

XRP News: XenDex Presale Ends in 6 Days, Buy $XDX And Don’t Miss Out on XRP’s Fastest-Growing Decentralized Exchange With Lending & Borrowing Feature
SYDNEY, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the crypto world continues to turn its attention toward the XRP Ledger, one project is rising fast, XenDex. With only 6 days remaining in its presale, time is running out for investors to buy $XDX tokens at pre- …

XRP News: XenDex Presale Ends in 6 Days, Secure $XDX Before Listings Go Live on Binance, FirstLedger, Gate.io, Magnetic & More
SYDNEY, Australia, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As XRP makes waves across the global crypto landscape, XenDex is quickly becoming the most talked-about DeFi launch on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). With just 6 days left in the presale, urgency is at an all- …