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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Challenging Serbian president delivers message to EU from Red Square
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic delivered a strong message to the European Union during his visit to Moscow’s Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, asserting Serbia’s historical legacy and sovereign decision-making amid warnings …
Putin-Xi discussions persisted for seven hours
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in more than seven hours of discussions in Moscow, culminating in the signing of nearly 30 new agreements, according to Russian news agency TASS. The signed documents span a …
Central bank director claims Ukraine contemplating ditching dollar as reference currency
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is considering replacing the US dollar with the euro as its primary reference currency, according to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andrey Pyshny. The move reflects Kiev’s ambition to strengthen ties with the European Union, even …
Kremlin requests from Muscovites to display patience with Victory Day restrictions
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has urged Moscow residents to be understanding of the security measures imposed for this week’s Victory Day celebrations, which commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. The …
Zelensky declares Ukraine ready for instant ceasefire
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has declared that Kiev is prepared to initiate a full ceasefire immediately and without any preconditions. The announcement, posted on Zelensky’s official Telegram channel following a conversation with former …
Russia strongly advices India, Pakistan to demonstrate restraint
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed significant concern over the escalating violence between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to take steps to prevent further conflicts. The recent surge in tensions follows a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Jammu and …
Von der Leyen demands EU to speed up Ukrainian admission
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on the EU to speed up Ukraine’s accession process, aiming to start membership talks in 2025. She argued that this move would strengthen Ukraine’s position in negotiations with Russia and …
House Budget Committee Approves Trump Tax-Cut Bill
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A controversial tax-cut bill, spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump, has successfully cleared a critical congressional hurdle. The House Budget Committee approved the legislation in a close 17-16 vote, setting the stage for a full House vote. …
Kiev tries fresh incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian troops launched a fresh cross-border offensive into Russia’s Kursk Region on Monday, targeting multiple areas including the villages of Tetkino and Novy Put. However, by Wednesday, the assault had failed to yield any meaningful …
Biden’s Office Reveals His Diagnosis with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his personal office revealed Sunday. The statement indicated the cancer, classified with a high Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), has spread to …
Barrick Sets the Standard in Advancing United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
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May 19, 2025
All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world moves towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target, Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) (TSX:ABX) remains committed to playing its part by …
Viva Gold to Present at the Precious Metals & Critical Metals Hybrid Investor Conference on May 22nd
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May 19, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viva Gold Corp (TSXV: VAU, OTCQB: VAUCF) (“Viva,” or the “Company”), the 100% owner and developer of the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada, today announced that the Company’s Chief Executive …
Appili Therapeutics Provides Update on Arrangement with Aditxt, Inc.
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May 19, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company” or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical …
Quantum Biopharma Purchases an Additional USD $1 Million of Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies to Hold BTC Treasury and To Generate Staking Revenue. Bringing the Total Investment in Digital Assets to USD $4,500,000
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May 19, 2025
TORONTO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that after receiving approval from the Board of Directors, the Company has purchased an …
XORTX Announces USD $3 Million Offering
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May 19, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive …
Recommended A$0.08 Per Share Cash Offer
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May 19, 2025
TORONTO, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Mines Ltd (ASX:XAM, TSX:XAM) (Xanadu or the Company) and Bastion Mining Pte Ltd (Bastion) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Bid Implementation Agreement on 19 May 2025 under which Bastion …
China's Retail Sales Fall Below Expectations
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Official figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday revealed that China's retail sales experienced a 5.1% year-on-year increase in April. This growth fell below market forecasts, suggesting a deceleration in domestic demand …
Sirbaz Khan Makes History Climbing All 14 Eight-Thousanders Without Oxygen
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Alpine Club announced Sunday that mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has made history as the first Pakistani to successfully climb all 14 of the world's mountains exceeding 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Khan …
Russia claims UK took advantage of Ukraine ‘to the last man’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused the UK of exploiting Ukraine for its own resource-driven goals, claiming British foreign policy is centered around resource acquisition at any cost. Zakharova criticized what she …
Stabbing in S. Korea Leaves Two Dead; Assailant Flees
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck in South Korea as two individuals were fatally stabbed and two others sustained injuries in a series of attacks, prompting a police manhunt for the suspect, according to a report released by a South Korean news agency on Monday. The …