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Press releases published on May 5, 2025
Cable Theft Paralyzes Spanish High-Speed Rail Network, Thousands Stranded
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A widespread cable theft incident paralyzed Spain's high-speed rail network, causing significant travel disruptions for tens of thousands of individuals on Sunday evening and Monday morning. The theft occurred at four separate points along the …
Trump Orders Revival of Alcatraz Prison
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent declaration, U.S. Leader Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has ordered the reconstruction and reopening of Alcatraz prison, located in San Francisco Bay, to incarcerate what he described as "America’s most ruthless and violent …
Russian representatives hail RT Editor for global media effect
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) RT and Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan celebrated her 45th birthday on Sunday, receiving accolades from numerous high-profile Russian officials who commended her contributions to defending and promoting Russia’s image internationally …
Putin Says Russia Stands Alone Against West
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recently released documentary, Russian Leader Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia is confronting the Western world on its own, claiming the country is the target of an “existential war.” The program, titled ‘Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years’, …
Putin praises Russian hockey player for breaking NHL record
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin for becoming the highest goal scorer in NHL history, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky. The 39-year-old Washington Capitals forward achieved the historic feat …
Trump Ends Rumors on Seeking Third Term as President
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has confirmed his intention to serve only two terms in office, putting an end to speculation about a possible third term. During an interview with the media that aired on Sunday, Trump declared, "I’ll be an eight- …
Skype Ends Two Decades of Service
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The well-known internet communication platform Skype, a Microsoft subsidiary, is set to cease operations today, concluding approximately 22 years of service. Originally created by a team of engineers, the popular messaging and calling application …
Heat-Resistant Cows: Australian Researchers Develop New Genetic Tool
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian researchers have developed a new genetic tool to help dairy farmers breed cattle better equipped to handle rising temperatures, according to local news outlets. The Heat Tolerance Australian Breeding Value, created by Melbourne-based …
Russia prohibits ‘revanchist’ Japanese linking
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Prosecutor General has declared a Japanese organization “undesirable,” accusing it of promoting revanchist narratives over the disputed Kuril Islands. The group, known as the Northern Territories Issue Association, has been banned from …
Former CIA Official Accuses U.S. of Prolonging Ukraine War
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A former high-ranking CIA official has asserted that the United States intentionally limited military support to Ukraine, not to help the country secure victory, but rather to allow it to “bleed,” prolonging the conflict instead of resolving it. …
Kremlin declares Putin backing Ukraine ceasefire
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a full ceasefire in Ukraine, but only if there are assurances that Kiev will uphold the agreement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. Responding to recent remarks by U.S. …
Volvo Reports Decline in April Sales as Tariff Troubles Loom
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Global car sales for Volvo experienced an 11% year-over-year decline in April, reaching 58,881 units, the company revealed on Monday. The Swedish automaker, a subsidiary of China's Geely, is reportedly grappling with challenges stemming from …
Imprisoned MP Says Zelensky is Testing U.S. Patience
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Vladimir Zelensky is challenging the extent of American patience toward authoritarian behavior, according to imprisoned Ukrainian lawmaker Aleksandr Dubinsky. Dubinsky claims that Zelensky is punishing those who voice opposition, …
Media reports Amazon abandoning plans to show cost of US tariffs
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon has abandoned a proposal to display U.S. import tariffs on product listings after facing political pushback, CNBC reported Tuesday. The move followed earlier media claims that the retailer intended to reveal the cost of tariffs directly to …
ASEAN, East Asian Presidents Express Concern Over Economic Risks
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with representatives from Japan, China, along with South Korea, have expressed concern over the potential global economic impact of …
Delayed Lebanon Elections Commence Amid Regional Unease
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Mount Lebanon province witnessed the commencement of long-delayed municipal and mayoral elections on Sunday. Polling stations opened early, with initial voter participation reported between 11% and 30% during the morning hours, according to the …
New Delhi imposes comprehensive measures on Pakistan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) India has imposed a wide range of punitive measures on Pakistan in response to a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, southern Kashmir, that claimed 26 civilian lives. The Indian government has halted all imports from Pakistan, cut off postal …
Trump Signals TikTok Deadline Delay
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. president has indicated a potential extension to the deadline for ByteDance, the Chinese company owning the widely used video platform TikTok, to divest its American operations. This possibility arises if no deal is finalized by the …
Ukraine’s Western allies worry about potential loss of access to country’s rich mineral resources to Russia
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Western allies are increasingly worried about the potential loss of access to the country’s rich mineral resources to Russia, according to a senior Kiev official, as reported by Politico. This concern has emerged amid ongoing …
Sydney Residence Invasion Turns Violent: Teen Injured, Four Arrested
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Monday morning, authorities apprehended and charged four teenagers following a forceful entry into a southwest Sydney residence that resulted in the hospitalization of a 17-year-old. New South Wales (NSW) Police reported responding to an …