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Press releases published on May 15, 2025
China Demands Calm in Red Sea, Restart of Yemen Peace Talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sun Lei, emphasized the need for all parties to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea, restart political negotiations in Yemen, and increase humanitarian aid to tackle the growing crisis …
Media reports US against Zelensky attendance at NATO summit
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly opposing the attendance of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, according to Italy’s ANSA news agency, which cited anonymous diplomatic sources on Wednesday. Ukraine has …
China-UK Forum Spotlights AI Innovation, Charts Collaborative Path
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) At the 2025 Sino-UK Entrepreneur Forum on Wednesday, participants lauded China's rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) and discussed the vast potential for enhanced collaboration between the two nations. Co-hosted by The 48 Group in the …
NATO Strengthens Support for Ukraine, Enhances Defense Strategy
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO's top military leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to Ukraine and bolstered their focus on strengthening the alliance's defense capabilities during the 193rd Military Committee in Chiefs of Defense Session in Brussels on Wednesday. The …
Qatar, Iran in hopes to alien with Trump wishes
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, as talks carry on amidst what US Leader Donald Trump referred to as a "perilous situation," he said that he hopes Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani can help broker a nuclear deal with Iran. Mentioning al-Thani during a state …
Russia, Ukraine Prepare for Peace Talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Wednesday, Russian Leader Vladimir Putin announced the official representatives for the anticipated discussions with Ukraine, which are likely to occur in Istanbul the following day. Leading the delegation is presidential aide Vladimir …
Devastating Bus Fire Claims Five Lives in India
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A horrific fire on a private bus near Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, led to the tragic deaths of five passengers, including two children, on Thursday, authorities reported. The devastating incident occurred on the outskirts of the city in …
Macron declares country unable to provide Ukraine with any additional weapons
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that France can no longer provide additional military aid to Ukraine, as the country has exhausted its available resources. In an interview broadcast on TF1, Macron defended France’s support for Ukraine, …
British Economy Surges Past Projection in First Quarter
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The British economy demonstrated stronger-than-anticipated growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent data. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.7% expansion compared to the previous quarter, exceeding market …
Lula Presses Putin to Join Istanbul Peace Talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian Leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed his intention to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part directly in upcoming peace discussions regarding the Ukraine crisis. These negotiations are anticipated to occur in …
Tropical Disease Crisis: 31 Die in Australia Outbreak
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A tropical disease outbreak in northern Australia has led to at least 31 deaths so far this year, with health authorities linking the surge in cases to intense rainfall and severe flooding. Recent figures from Queensland's health department …
Kennedy Clarifies Musk’s Role Amid HHS Staff Cuts, Restructuring
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed questions about Elon Musk's involvement in the department, clarifying that Musk’s role was strictly advisory and that he maintained the final authority …
Indian ambassador claims Pakistan was compelled to ask for ceasefire
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has stated that Pakistan was compelled to request a ceasefire following four days of intense hostilities, attributing the outcome to India’s firm stance against terrorism and its robust military response. In …
Russia, Ukraine ready to engage in direct peace talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in over three years, Russia and Ukraine are set to engage in direct peace talks, scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formation of a negotiating team, …
Trump reveals "Golden Dome" initiative
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the "Golden Dome" initiative — a bold plan to develop a cutting-edge national missile defense system. Its aim is to protect the U.S. from modern airborne threats, including ballistic, …
New completely Russian-manufactured airliner successfully conducts examination flight
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s new MC-21 airliner, constructed with entirely Russian-made components, successfully completed its first test flight, according to state-run Rostec. The flight marks the beginning of factory fine-tuning tests for the single-aisle jet. This …
Taiwan Tracks Unprecedented Chinese Military Operations
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan reported Thursday that it has been closely monitoring Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels around its territory over the past 48 hours. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed it tracked 29 Chinese military aircraft sorties, nine …
Trump anticipates ‘good news’ from Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the upcoming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, set to take place in Istanbul on Thursday. These would be the first face-to-face talks between the two nations since the conflict …
Iran Proposes Joint Nuclear Enrichment Project
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has suggested the creation of a collaborative nuclear enrichment project involving Arab countries and US investment, as reported by the media on Tuesday, citing four Iranian officials with knowledge of the situation. The proposal, which was …
Ex-NATO director cautions Trump to leave Greenland alone
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ex-NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has stated that the US Leader Donald Trump should abandon his desires to take over Greenland because its nationals do not wish to be American citizens. Since November and since Trump took office in …