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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Migrant Dies, 61 Rescued as Boat Sinks in English Channel
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating incident unfolded off the coast of Pas-de-Calais as a boat carrying 62 individuals attempting to irregularly migrate across the English Channel tragically sank on Monday morning. Tragically, one of the individuals on board lost their …
U.S.-China Trade "Reset" Hinders India's Manufacturing Dreams
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent developments in trade relations between Washington and Beijing could potentially hinder India's aspirations to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, just as the nation was beginning to demonstrate progress in this direction. Last week …
Bangladesh Approves Massive Development Plan for Upcoming Fiscal Year
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's top economic decision-making body has given the go-ahead for a 2.3 trillion taka (approximately $19 billion USD) Annual Development Program (ADP) for the fiscal year spanning July 2025 to June 2026. This newly approved ADP represents …
Russian FM says Ukraine showing ‘classic terrorist behavior’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of using peace negotiations as a smokescreen to extract financial aid from Western countries and promote extremist agendas. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Kiev’s actions as “classic …
Israeli military blocks an attack from Yemen
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli army stated on Sunday that it had stopped a rocket launched from Yemen, as Huthi rebels have been attacking Israel while its conflict with Hamas. The Israeli military stated on Telegram, “following the sirens that sounded a short while …
Russian candidate secures French ultramarathon
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian ultramarathoner Ivan Zaborsky has claimed victory at the prestigious ‘6 Days of France’ race, setting a new world record in the process. The 37-year-old athlete became the only participant to surpass the 1,000-kilometer mark during the …
Former CIA director claims US gave Ukraine just ‘enough arms to bleed’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ralph Goff, a former senior CIA official, has claimed that the United States intentionally limited military aid to Ukraine in order to prolong the conflict rather than enable Ukraine to win. In an interview with The Times published on Friday, Goff …
Rubio emphasizes US opposing stance on ‘endless negotiations’ on Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized that Washington does not support prolonged peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine without tangible outcomes. Speaking on CBS News’ Face the Nation, Rubio acknowledged that while patience is …
Israel starts great land mission in Gaza
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has initiated a significant ground offensive in Gaza after a series of overnight airstrikes that killed over 100 people, as reported by local health officials. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the commencement of large-scale ground …
Russian forces continue extensive use of upgraded glide bombs to strike Ukrainian military positions
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) New footage circulating online over the weekend shows Russian forces continuing their extensive use of upgraded glide bombs to strike Ukrainian military positions and rear installations beyond the frontline. The Russian military has increasingly …
Putin sends invitation to Arab presidents for Moscow summit
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an official invitation to the leaders of Arab League member states and the League's Secretary-General to attend the inaugural Russia-Arab summit, set to take place in Moscow on October 15. The Kremlin …
Romania conducts runoff vote in presidential election rerun
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday, May 18, for the second round of a presidential election rerun, following the annulment of last year’s results by the Constitutional Court. The runoff pits George Simion, a nationalist and critic of EU …
Russia warns Ukraine not to listen to NATO
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine would stand a better chance of resolving its conflict with Russia if it resisted NATO’s negative influence, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. On Saturday, Zakharova commented on remarks made by Ukrainian …
Tokyo Stocks Continue Decline Amid U.S. Credit Downgrade Worries
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo stocks continued their downward trend on Monday, marking their longest losing streak since early January, as investor sentiment was dampened by worries surrounding the impact of a recent U.S. credit rating downgrade by Moody's. The Nikkei …
Slovak Premier describes anti-Russia sanctions as ‘plague’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the European Union's latest sanctions on Russia, calling them a “plague” that harms the EU more than Moscow. Speaking to Slovak broadcaster STVR, Fico condemned the EU's decision to impose a 17th …
Reports: Israel Floats 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire for Hostage Release
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli media outlets report that Israel has proposed a 60-day cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of approximately half of the living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. According to media reports, unnamed Israeli …
Couple of law enforcement figures murdered in weaponized assault in Southern Russia
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) An armed assault on a police patrol in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan Republic, has resulted in the deaths of three people, including two police officers, according to regional authorities. The attack occurred on Monday and involved …
Egyptian President Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid Delivery
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt has reiterated the urgent need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. His appeal was made during a meeting in Cairo with U.S. senior adviser Massad Boulos, where …
Egypt Recovers Illegally Trafficked Antiquities from Australia
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-one ancient Egyptian artifacts, which had been smuggled out of the country, have been successfully recovered from Australia, Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry stated that Egyptian diplomatic missions in Canberra and …
China Issues Stark Israel Travel Warning, Urges Citizens to Evacuate
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Embassy in Israel has issued updated security risk classifications, identifying several areas as red (extremely high risk) and others as orange (high risk), according to a media report. The designated red zones encompass territories …