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Press releases published on May 11, 2025
Putin Discusses Tariffs with Brazilian President
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Russian Leader Vladimir Putin held discussions with Brazilian Leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Kremlin. The two leaders focused on global trade issues, particularly the effects of U.S. Leader Donald Trump's tariff policies. …
Moscow claims Moldova initiated ‘malicious attack’ on Orthodox Church
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Moldova of launching a deliberate attack on the canonical Orthodox Church after authorities blocked Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from attending an Easter ceremony in Jerusalem. The bishop …
Israeli Media Exposes Financial Routes from Qatar
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli media has exposed the financial pathways through which funds from Qatar reached Israeli officials, including spokespersons and advisors close to Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, in the ongoing "Qatar-gate" controversy. The findings of a …
Moldovan priest gets banned from trip for Easter ritual for another time
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church was once again stopped from leaving Moldova late on Friday as he attempted to travel to Jerusalem for Easter celebrations. This marks his second failed attempt to attend the Holy Fire ritual, an …
Opposition claims Moldovan authorities ‘intimidating’ biggest Christian church
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldova's opposition parties have condemned the pro-EU government for its escalating pressure on the country's largest Christian denomination, the Moldovan Orthodox Church. The criticism follows an incident in which Bishop Marchel of Balti and …
Moscow, Kiev conduct huge inmate exchange
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have successfully completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 246 captives, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's announcement on Saturday. Russia also handed over 31 critically injured soldiers to …
South Korea Encounters Economic Struggles
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea experienced the weakest economic growth among 19 major global economies in the first quarter, following months of political instability and uncertainties arising from United States Leader Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, based on …
Kim Jong-un Visits Russian Embassy
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, North Korean president Kim Jong-un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. This visit allowed him to reinforce North Korea’s alliance …
Rare-ant traffickers sentenced in African country
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals to either one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each for attempting to illegally export thousands of live ants, including a rare species, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The convicted individuals, …
FSB declares Ukrainian terrorist plan frustrated in Russia
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a foreign national accused of planning a terrorist attack on behalf of Ukraine, the agency announced on Friday. The suspect, a Belarusian man in his mid-20s residing in Russia, was detained in …
New Delhi declares India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ aimed at terror locations in Pakistan
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) India launched a series of strikes against nine terror-linked locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Administered Kashmir on Wednesday, under the operation codenamed "Operation Sindoor." The operation, which took place between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM …
Trump's Tariff Plan Threatens Hollywood's Global Ties
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump’s suggestion to impose a 100 percent tariff on films produced abroad could severely disrupt Hollywood’s dependence on international collaborations and slash profits that significantly rely on worldwide viewers, a …
India declares air defense systems in Pakistan disarmed
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) India has targeted air defense systems across various locations in Pakistan in response to Islamabad's attempted cross-border strikes on Indian military positions. Pakistan had previously claimed to have shot down 12 Indian drones, including one …
Bus Crash Claims 15 Lives in Sri Lanka
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating incident occurred on Sunday in Sri Lanka's Central province when a commuter bus veered off a cliff, resulting in the deaths of about 15 individuals. Local news outlets have confirmed the tragedy, emphasizing the severity of the crash …
Soviet Union overcame mor then merely Nazis in 1945
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Victory Day, celebrated each year in May, commemorates the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. While this day symbolizes the collapse of fascism and the Red Army's triumph, for colonized peoples in Africa, it represented more than just …
Arab Nations Applaud India, Pakistan Ceasefire Deal
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Arab states have expressed approval following the announcement of a ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan, which came after four intense days of lethal confrontations that nearly spiraled into a full-blown conflict. The Ministry of Foreign …
German Industry Is at Risk Amid US, China Trade War
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A new analysis published by Allianz Trade on Friday suggests that the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China could lead to considerable job losses within Germany's industrial sector. The study highlights the potential economic …
India, Pakistan witness military escalation
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) India has launched a series of military strikes against targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in response to a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir two weeks ago, according to the Indian Ministry of Defense. Pakistan has …
Putin praises wartime relations, historic trade with Egypt
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring wartime relationship and record trade with Egypt during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Kremlin on Friday. He described Egypt as one of Russia’s “key partners in …
Residents in Mendhar village wake up to terrifying assault
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) In the peaceful village of Mendhar, located in the mountainous Poonch district near the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan, residents were woken up to a terrifying assault on the night of May 7, 2025. Intense shelling from Pakistan …