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Press releases published on May 24, 2025
US companies evaluate reboot of Germany’s nuclear plants
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies are evaluating the potential and cost of restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants, Bild reported Friday. The move comes as Germany faces rising energy prices and continued economic downturn. The country shut down …
Media reports Trump ‘gutting the Deep State’ inside National Security Council
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has launched a major restructuring of the National Security Council (NSC), placing over 100 officials on administrative leave and significantly reducing the NSC’s workforce as part of a campaign described by insiders as an …
Canada, Norway Forge Cooperation across Various Sectors
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent phone call, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norwegian Premier Jonas Gahr Støre discussed bolstering cooperation across various sectors, including trade, defense, and Arctic security. A statement from Canada indicated the …
Study Reveals Daylight Enhances Immune Function
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) New research from the University of Auckland suggests that the human immune system operates more effectively during daylight hours, thanks to an inherent cellular clock that is responsive to light. A press release from the university on Saturday …
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 16 Palestinians within 24 Hours
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday that its aerial units carried out extensive operations across the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, striking more than 75 locations. These coordinated attacks targeted a range of objectives, …
Thousands Protest in UK, Urge End to Israel Arms
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of demonstrators converged on 10 Downing Street Friday, under the rallying cry "Emergency Protest – Stop Arming Israel – Words Are Not Enough," to pressure the UK government to cease all arms exports to Israel. The demonstration also …
Syria Lauds U.S. Sanctions Lift, Eyes Reconstruction
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Saturday lauded a recent decision by the United States to promptly lift sanctions on the nation, viewing it as a constructive step in "the right direction to relieve the humanitarian and economic suffering in the …
Suspect in Israeli embassy employees murdering faces possible death sentence
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, DC, may face the death penalty, US officials have announced. Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, were shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a …
Meida reports Madrid court classifying investigation into ex-Ukrainian MP’s assassination
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A high court in Madrid has placed a confidentiality order on the investigation into the fatal shooting of former Ukrainian lawmaker Andrey Portnov, according to Spanish media outlets. No arrests have been made following the incident, which …
Hungary claims Ukraine is spying
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine of increasing spying activities within Hungary by collaborating with opposition political groups, escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries. Earlier this month, both nations …
Local Elections Kick Off in Southern Lebanon Amid Israeli Attacks
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The final round of Lebanon’s municipal elections commenced on Saturday across its southern governorates, despite continued Israeli strikes and violations of a ceasefire agreement. This vote is Lebanon’s first in nearly a decade, delayed since 2016 …
Vance declares ‘era of uncontested US dominance over’
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance declared on Friday that the era of Washington’s uncontested global dominance has ended, citing increasing challenges from Russia, China, and other nations. Speaking to Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis, Maryland, …
MEPs pressures Brussels to stop all funding for Budapest
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Over two dozen members of the European Parliament have urged the European Commission to immediately halt all EU funding to Hungary, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government. The call comes ahead of a meeting of the EU’s …
Greenland gives award to great mining contract to Danish-French company
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Greenland has awarded a 30-year mining license to a Danish-French consortium, Greenland Anorthosite Mining (GAM), to extract anorthosite—a moon-like rock seen as an eco-friendly alternative for aluminum production. The license was granted amid …
French justice minister wants abolishing cash
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has suggested eliminating cash transactions entirely, arguing that switching to traceable digital payments—including cryptocurrencies—would help authorities crack down on drug trafficking and organized crime …
Ukrainian representative claims US pressured Kiev on minerals agreement ‘like in a mafia movie’
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Greenland has granted a 30-year mining permit to a Danish-French partnership, Greenland Anorthosite Mining (GAM), to extract anorthosite—a mineral resembling moon rock and considered an environmentally friendly substitute for aluminum production. …
German justice minister suggests prohibition on biggest opposition party
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, has proposed that the government seriously consider banning the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, following a temporary suspension of its designation as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group by the …
U.S. New Home Sales Outperform Market Predictions in April
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) New home sales in the United States significantly outperformed market predictions in April, reaching 743,000 units, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Census Bureau. This figure comfortably surpassed the market consensus of 694,000 …
China exposes Western ‘double standards’ regarding Russia sanctions
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) China has criticized the European Union and its allies for applying what it called “double standards” after the EU introduced a new round of sanctions against Russia and several Chinese companies allegedly linked to its military supply network. …
Russian Military Mi-8 Helicopter Crashes, Kills All Personnel Aboard
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crashed on Friday in the Oryol region, located about 368 kilometers (229 miles) southwest of Moscow, during a training operation, resulting in the death of all personnel aboard. "The helicopter went down in a …