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China Slams U.S. Tariff Tactics Amid Geneva Talks
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) China has voiced its opposition to the United States' imposition of reciprocal tariffs, according to state media reports on Sunday, as trade negotiations between the two economic giants took place in Switzerland. A news outlet quoted Chinese …
Bold Move Appoints First Female to MI6 Top Job
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A British newspaper reports that Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) is set to be led by a woman for the first time since its inception in 1909. The current chief, Richard Moore, is slated to leave his post this autumn. The newspaper …
Earthquake Strikes Southwest China
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A seismic event measuring 5.5 in magnitude occurred in the southwestern part of China’s Xizang autonomous region early Monday morning, as reported by state-run media outlets. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been recorded in the …
Trump Confirms Firm Stance on Immigration
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a renewed and more aggressive stance on immigration, U.S. Leader Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Sunday by asserting that the United States has been "invaded" by 21 million undocumented immigrants. He cautioned that if these …
Brunei Empowers Disaster-Struck Families with Financial Aid
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Brunei has stepped in to provide crucial financial support to fourteen families grappling with the aftermath of recent calamities, local news outlets reported this Sunday. The aid distribution, …
US encounters default by August
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned that the country could default on its financial obligations by the end of summer unless Congress acts to raise or suspend the debt ceiling. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, …
Russia responds to Vance’s Ukraine suggestion
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin does not interpret U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent remarks about a Ukraine peace plan as an ultimatum, according to Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Peskov clarified …
Moscow reports great Ukrainian drone raid on Crimea repelled
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday that its forces intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones during an overnight assault, with nearly half of them targeting Crimea. According to the statement, 45 drones were shot down over the peninsula, while …
Rubio Confirms U.S. Dedication to End Ukraine Conflict
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) During a phone conversation on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated his nation's unwavering dedication to halting the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Rubio underscored that "our top …
Japan's Current Account Reaches Largest Surplus Since 1985
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's current account reached its highest surplus since 1985 in fiscal year 2024, hitting a remarkable 30.38 trillion yen (approximately $208 billion), according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday. This significant surplus was …
Turkey Condemns Rebel Attack on Ecuadorian Soldiers
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Turkey strongly denounced a deadly assault carried out by breakaway members of the FARC guerrilla group, which resulted in the deaths of 11 military personnel in Ecuador's Orellana province. The incident, described as an ambush, took …
Trump declares gesture of ‘good faith’ by Hamas
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Hamas will release Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier and the last known living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza. The move follows negotiations involving the U.S. and …
French party chief hails Moscow’s peace discussions suggestion
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Florian Philippot, the leader of France's Patriots party, has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent proposal to resume peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions. Philippot described the initiative as timely and well-considered, …
Algeria Hails India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Seeks Regional Talks
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in a phone discussion Sunday concerning recent regional developments, specifically the newly established ceasefire between India and …
Slovak Premier claims Western nations want Ukraine war to presume
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has suggested that many Western nations have a vested interest in prolonging the Ukraine conflict. His comments come in the wake of Russia’s offer for direct talks with Ukraine, which was met with a lukewarm …
Russian envoy receives threats in Germany due to Victory Day celebrations
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) German officials have warned Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechayev that he may be barred from participating in events commemorating the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany, sparking diplomatic tensions ahead of Russia’s May 9 Victory Day …
Trump Welcomes Release of Israeli-American Hostage
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the imminent release of an Israeli-American hostage by Hamas from the war-torn Gaza Strip represents a “step taken in good faith” toward both the United States and the regional peace …
UK Spy Agency Is Set to Appoint First Female Leader
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) will soon be led by a woman for the first time since its inception in 1909, as reported by a newspaper. The current head of MI6, Richard Moore, is expected to retire this autumn. The newspaper revealed …
Hamas Signals Israeli-American Hostage Release Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Hamas has announced its intention to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza as part of ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire and enable the reopening of border crossings for humanitarian aid. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas …
Ukraine Slams Telegram as "Enemy Tool"
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A top Ukrainian lawmaker has strongly denounced Telegram, labeling the widely used messaging application a Russian "enemy tool" with the goal to "destroy" Ukraine's independence. This forceful condemnation comes as Ukrainian officials escalate …