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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
Arizona Wildfires Ravage Over 8,000 Hectares
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Massive wildfires have been sweeping across Arizona since last Tuesday, consuming over 8,000 hectares. Due to dry conditions and low humidity, a "Red Flag" warning has been issued across the state. Over 700 firefighters are working tirelessly to …
Germany Endorses New EU Sanctions on Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has announced its backing of new European Union sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, a development that followed a recent telephone discussion between United States Leader Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berlin is …
Kremlin Says No Deadline for Ukraine Peace Memorandum
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has clarified that no specific timeframe has been established for preparing a memorandum with Ukraine that would outline the framework for a peace agreement, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Russian President Vladimir Putin …
Two Separate Road Accidents in Iran Kill One, Injure Dozen
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly crash and a bus rollover in Iran on Monday and Tuesday resulted in one fatality and 24 injuries, as reported by a news agency. On Monday night, three highway patrol officers were positioned on the northern shoulder of an intercity highway …
Wildfires Prompt Emergency Measures in Arizona
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires that have persisted since last Tuesday in the U.S. state of Arizona have ravaged approximately 8,265 hectares of terrain. Due to the arid weather and minimal humidity, authorities have issued a "Red Flag" warning, highlighting the …
UK Nears Major Trade Agreement with Six Gulf Nations
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that Britain is close to finalizing a trade agreement with six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, describing it as the country's "next deal" in an ongoing post-Brexit strategy to expand …
Russia Fines Apple for Violation of LGBTQ Propaganda
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) **Title: Apple Fined in Russia for Alleged Violation of LGBTQ Propaganda Laws** A Moscow judicial body on Monday imposed a penalty of 7.5 million rubles (approximately \$93,000) on U.S.-based technology corporation Apple for allegedly breaching …
Trump Urges Caution on More Russia Sanctions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States is reluctant to enforce additional sanctions on Russia due to the possibility of advancing toward a resolution in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. His comments came shortly after a two-hour …
Finnish School Stabbing Attack Leaves Three Injured
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Three students sustained injuries in a stabbing attack at a school in Pirkkala, a town near Tampere in southern Finland, on Tuesday. Authorities have arrested a fellow student in connection with the incident, police confirmed. The injured students …
Afrikaner Group Denies Responsibility for Misleading Trump
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Afrikaner Leadership Network has asserted that Afrikaners should not be held accountable for any misinformation presented to U.S. Leader Donald Trump regarding the current state of affairs in South Africa, which remains one of the continent’s …
Singapore Issues Safety Alert as 1,330 Height Violations Uncover
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower issued a safety alert on Tuesday, highlighting the risks of working at heights, following the discovery of over 1,330 safety violations during recent inspections. Between February and April, around 550 worksites in …
Women being breadwinners impacts men’s mental health
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a study that was conducted to research why money and power impact men, the male participants stated that they felt critiqued partially due to the fact that it’s been presumed that men are the main providers in society. Nevertheless, …
EU Commission President Pushes for Budget Overhaul Amid Global Instability
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted on Tuesday that the current EU budget is outdated and lacks the flexibility necessary to respond to growing geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions. "Today, geopolitical tensions rise. …
Russian Prosecutor General Bans Western NGO
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has prohibited Amnesty International, the London-based non-governmental organization (NGO), accusing it of fostering Russophobia and backing the Ukrainian military. In a statement issued on Monday, the …
Nvidia Uncovers New Program to Boost AI Customization
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jensen Huang, CEO of the U.S.-based technology giant Nvidia, announced a significant new program on Monday called NVLink Fusion. This initiative will allow customers to integrate competitor chips into data centers built with Nvidia's own …
Starlink Kicks Off Operations in Bangladesh
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has commenced operations in Bangladesh, now offering unlimited data plans with download speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The company shared the news via a post on its official X account on Tuesday, stating: …
Ramaphosa's Visit to Washington Focuses on Trade
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on an official working trip to the United States, where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to address matters of commerce and mutual diplomatic ties, according to a report by a news …
EU Endorses New Sanctions on Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the European Union gave the green light to its 17th series of punitive measures directed at Russia. This latest round of sanctions was made public by Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy leader, who shared the development on X. Kallas …
Hungary Advances Withdrawal from ICC
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary's legislative body has endorsed a proposal that sets in motion the country's official departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision aligns with Premier Viktor Orban’s ongoing efforts to distance Hungary from what his …
Russian legendary gets coroneted as best goalkeeper
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Federation of Football History …