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Press releases published on May 17, 2025
Media reports anti-Ukrainian attitude increasing in Poland
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Public support in Poland for Ukrainian refugees has significantly eroded over the last three years, with increasing calls from Polish citizens for refugees to return home, according to multiple media reports. A March 2025 survey by the CBOS Center …
Ben & Jerry’s co-creator detained due to Gaza opposition
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Ben Cohen, co-founder of the Ben …
Rubio specifies US anticipations from Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that President Donald Trump is willing to back any initiative that leads to peace between Russia and Ukraine. This announcement comes ahead of anticipated direct negotiations between Russian and …
‘Ghost’ gets booted from Italian parliament
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An Italian opposition lawmaker was forcibly removed from parliament on Wednesday after staging a protest dressed as a ghost to criticize alleged government efforts to suppress voter participation. Riccardo Magi, a member of the +Europa party, wore …
‘Ghost’ gets booted from Italian parliament
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An Italian opposition lawmaker was forcibly removed from parliament on Wednesday after staging a protest dressed as a ghost to criticize alleged government efforts to suppress voter participation. Riccardo Magi, a member of the +Europa party, wore …
Qatar justifies present of ‘flying palace’ to US
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has pushed back against criticism surrounding its plan to gift a luxury Boeing aircraft to the United States, asserting the move is a routine diplomatic gesture, not a political favor. In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Qatari Prime …
‘Ghost’ gets booted from Italian parliament
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An Italian opposition lawmaker was forcibly removed from parliament on Wednesday after staging a protest dressed as a ghost to criticize alleged government efforts to suppress voter participation. Riccardo Magi, a member of the +Europa party, wore …
Alibaba's AI Prowess Drives First Quarter Revenue Growth
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese technology conglomerate Alibaba announced a 7% increase in year-over-year revenue for the first quarter of 2025, with its artificial intelligence sector playing a significant role in this growth. According to the company's financial report …
Filipino Climber Dies on Everest, Sparking Stricter Climbing Rules
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A 45-year-old Filipino mountaineer, Philipp Santiago, tragically died on Mount Everest after reaching Camp IV visibly exhausted, Nepal's Department of Tourism confirmed on Thursday, according to the Kathmandu Post. Santiago arrived at the high- …
Moscow Hosts First Russia-Arab Summit in October: Putin
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday that Moscow is set to organize the inaugural Russia-Arab summit on October 15th. In a message conveyed on the Kremlin's website to mark the opening of the 34th session of the Arab League Summit …
Deadly Lightning Strikes Leave at Least 14 Dead in India
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck India's eastern state of Odisha on Friday as severe thunderstorms and intense lightning activity resulted in the deaths of at least 14 individuals, according to official reports released Saturday. Several other people sustained …
Mexico Pledges Strong Defense Against Proposed U.S. Remittance Tax
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexico's Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente announced Friday that the nation will mount its "the best political and legal defense" against a recent U.S. proposal to levy an additional tax on money transfers sent from the United States. De la …
British Veterans' "Xenon Climb" of Everest Triggers Doping Concerns
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A team of four British Army veterans has embarked on an ambitious mission to conquer Mount Everest and return to London within a week, according to an Explorerweb report. The group, dubbed the "xenon climbers," is employing xenon gas therapy in …
Indonesia Intercepts Vessel Carrying USD428M in Drugs Off Western Islands
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indonesian Navy announced Friday the seizure of a vessel laden with methamphetamine and cocaine valued at 7.057 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($428 million). The interception occurred on Tuesday near the Riau Islands, according to a naval …
Salman Rushdie Attacker Receives 25-Year Term
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A United States jury has sentenced Hadi Matar, the individual who stabbed author Salman Rushdie in 2022 during a lecture in New York, to 25 years in prison. This sentence follows his conviction for attempted murder and assault, according to …
Istanbul Hosts Iran, European Nuclear Program Talks
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) High-ranking diplomats from Iran and several European nations convened in Istanbul on Friday to address the current state of Iran's nuclear ambitions and explore avenues for preventing increased tensions. Following a dialogue held at the Iranian …
Iraqi Leaders Call for Unified Arab Stance on Palestine
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani have strongly reiterated Iraq's commitment to the Palestinian cause, calling for a unified Arab response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During his discussion with …
NYU refuses giving certificate due to student speech
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) New York University has refused to give a degree certificate to a student because of his condemnation of the US backing “genocide” in Gaza and over Israel’s deeds in his graduation speech. The NYU student stated during his graduation speech that “ …
Tariffs, Inflation Drive Global Giants to Reshape Goals
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since U.S. President Donald Trump assumed office in January, his “America First” agenda has led several top corporations to scale back or suspend their projections in first-quarter financial statements. The adjustments stemmed from a mix of tariff …
Syria Regains World Bank Eligibility as Financial Barriers Fall
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May 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria has regained its eligibility for World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar settled the nation's $15.5 million debt to the institution, the bank announced on Friday. The outstanding payments, owed to the International Development …