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Press releases published on May 29, 2025
Merz pledges to prevent Nord Stream 2 from being reactivated
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly pledged to prevent the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from ever being reactivated. The pipeline, which runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, was severely damaged in September 2022 by underwater …
Ukrainian FM claims country wants Putin-Zelensky meeting
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed interest in a face-to-face meeting between President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently said such a …
UN denies Israeli allegations of unsuccessfully delivering assistance to Gaza
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, a UN representative dismissed Israel's allegations that the UN was unsuccessful in delivering humanitarian aid for Gaza at border crossing point. Stephane Dujarric, representative for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stated …
Russia extends diplomatic presence in Africa
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is preparing to bolster its diplomatic presence in Africa with the opening of a new Consulate General in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The decision, formalized in a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday …
Russia will come after Berlin if German missiles strike Moscow
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has warned that Russia could retaliate directly against Berlin if German-supplied Taurus missiles are used by Ukraine to strike Moscow, particularly if German personnel are involved in such an operation. Her …
Namibia Vows Lifelong Memory for Victims of Brutal German Massacre
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia’s president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has reaffirmed the country’s enduring remembrance of the horrific slaughter of thousands of its people by German colonial forces. In a heartfelt address delivered on Wednesday during Namibia’s inaugural …
Navy Patrol Aircraft Crashes on S. Korea Mountain
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A navy patrol aircraft with four crew members on board went down in a mountainous region in southeastern South Korea on Thursday, according to a local news outlet. The incident was first reported near Pohang city at approximately 1:50 p.m. local …
Russia prohibits Western NGO
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has officially banned Amnesty International, accusing the London-based NGO of promoting Russophobia and backing the Ukrainian military. The statement released Monday criticized Amnesty for presenting itself as …
South Korea Launches Early Voting for Nation’s Snap Election
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Voters across South Korea began casting their ballots Thursday morning as early voting kicked off for the country’s urgent presidential election, according to a local news agency and other local media outlets. Long lines were seen forming at …
Sudanese Returnees Confront Threat of Unexploded Ordnance
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudanese civilians displaced by more than two years of relentless conflict are now encountering a lethal new hazard as they attempt to return home: unexploded ordnance (UXO), landmines, and discarded explosives scattered throughout urban areas, …
EU calls on associates to lessen water consumption
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is preparing to urge all EU member states to reduce water consumption by at least 10% by 2030, according to a draft proposal obtained by the Financial Times. This would be the EU’s first formal directive aimed at cutting …
Canada’s Manitoba Declares Emergency Due to Rising Wildfires Threats
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Manitoba, one of Canada’s three Prairie Provinces, announced a state of emergency on Wednesday due to escalating wildfire threats and hazardous conditions. The declaration follows advice from the province’s wildfire and emergency management teams, …
Premature election starts for selecting new South Korea leader
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Regional press statements stated that people who are voting headed to voting sites throughout South Korea on Thursday morning as premature election started for the nation’s sudden election of the president. A media organization said that long …
Putin highlights outcome Moscow wants in Ukraine
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia’s objective in the Ukraine conflict is to secure a “lasting and sustainable peace” by addressing the underlying causes of the war. In an interview excerpt aired by Russia 1 TV and shared by …
China Urges Unified Global Response to Tackle Climate Change
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged a unified global response to the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective action from all nations. Wang Yi made the remarks during a joint press conference with Kiribati's President and …
Istanbul turns into ‘main platform’ for Russia, Turkey discussions
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Russian representative stated on Thursday that the Turkish capital Istanbul is turning into the “main platform” for discussions between Moscow and Kyiv, as both nations had their initial direct discussions in 3 years previously this month …
US Court Blocks Trump's Broad Tariff Measures
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant legal decision, the United States Court of International Trade determined on Wednesday that Leader Donald Trump had exceeded his executive powers when he attempted to enforce broad international tariffs on imports, according to …
Putin highlights outcome of his talks with Trump
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin described his recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump as productive, substantive, and candid. The two leaders spoke for over two hours, focusing mainly on the conflict in Ukraine. Following the …
MIT Closes DEI Office Amid Political Disputes
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has decided to close its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office following an extensive internal review spanning a year and a half. This announcement was made last week by MIT President Sally …
UK wants permanent Arctic army existence
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government is reportedly considering the possibility of creating a permanent military presence in the Arctic in response to perceived threats from Russia, according to The Telegraph. This move is believed to be under consideration as part …