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Press releases published on May 18, 2025
Turkish Foreign Minister Serbia Visit Aims to Strengthen Balkan Stability
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to conduct an official visit to Serbia on Monday, as confirmed by diplomatic sources. The minister will hold high-level talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his counterpart, Marko …
Real Madrid Secures Young Defender Dean Huijsen
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish top-flight side Real Madrid revealed on Saturday the acquisition of Dean Huijsen, the promising centre-back from English Premier League outfit Bournemouth. In an official announcement, the Spanish giants verified a five-season contract …
European Political Community Concludes Tirana Summit
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The sixth gathering of the European Political Community, held in Albania's capital, Tirana, concluded on Friday with a strong focus on the military strengthening of the continent. During a joint press briefing with Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen …
South Africa Urges Farmers to Stay in Country
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Deputy President Paul Mashatile has appealed to farmers attending the NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 to remain in South Africa, rather than relocating to the United States. He assured them that their concerns, such as safety and crime, would be addressed. …
Russia Tells Ukraine Not to Listen to NATO
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Saturday that Kiev has a better chance of resolving its conflict with Russia if it resists the harmful influence of NATO, which she believes obstructs peace efforts. Zakharova was …
Uzbekistan Endorses National Plan to Combat Childhood Cancer
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has formally endorsed a nationwide plan to combat childhood cancer, according to local news outlets citing the nation's health ministry on Sunday. Reports indicate that Uzbekistan has adopted a national strategy spanning from 2025 to …
EU Nations Urge Stricter Social Media Age Checks
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) France, Spain, and Greece are strongly promoting the introduction of compulsory age verification on major social media platforms such as Meta’s Facebook and Elon Musk’s X, based on a report by a news outlet on Friday. Under the proposed guidelines …
Ukrainian drone hits Russian Orthodox church
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for rejecting a proposed 72-hour ceasefire during the Victory Day period, accusing him of making threats and exposing what Moscow describes as the “neo-Nazi essence” of the …
Putin Demands Mutual Respect Amid Ukraine Conflict
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin expressed on Sunday that Russia anticipates a reciprocal approach from the United States in acknowledging and honoring each other's national priorities. Speaking during an interview with a Russian journalist— a clip …
Jordan’s proceeds from tourisms made USD2.4 billion
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by initial information published by the Central Bank of Jordan, tourism proceeds in the country grew by 34.2% in April of 2025, amounting to USD 710.3 million. Because of a 19% rise in the number of tourists visiting the country, there …
Slovak Premier vows to challenge ‘unacceptable’ Zelensky threats
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed he will attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, brushing off warnings from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about potential security threats as “ridiculous” and “ …
Ukrainian Man Faces Arson Charges Linked to British Premier
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian citizen has been formally accused of several counts of arson in connection with a sequence of fires, one of which occurred at a residence associated with UK Premier Keir Starmer, according to confirmation from the Metropolitan Police. …
Yandex Invests USD50M into Turkish Search Engine Overhaul
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Alexander Popovskiy, general manager of Yandex Türkiye and CEO of Yandex Search International, stated that Yandex Türkiye has invested $50 million as part of a $400 million plan to enhance its search engine services in Türkiye. Speaking to a news …
Ukraine Loses Millions in Arms Deals
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by the media has unveiled that Ukraine has squandered approximately USD770 million attempting to purchase military equipment from unreliable or obscure suppliers. Drawing from court records, leaked governmental documents, …
Chechen leader declares fresh Ukrainian Kursk attack repelled
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced on Saturday that Russian forces have repelled a new Ukrainian attempt to breach the border into Russia’s Kursk Region. According to Kadyrov, the Ukrainian troops advanced from Ukraine’s Sumy Region but were …
Ukrainian drones attack apartment neighborhoods in southern Russia
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drones targeted residential buildings in southern Russia’s Rostov and Krasnodar regions early on Saturday, local authorities reported. In Rostov, Governor Yury Slyusar said that a fire caused by drone fragments broke out on the roof of a …
Ukraine confirms main demand nonexistent in US minerals agreement
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmigal has confirmed that the key demand for US-provided security guarantees is not included in the recent minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The deal, finalized on Wednesday after months of …
Flash Floods, Landslides Rock West Papua, One Dead, Many Missing
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flash floods and landslides have ravaged Indonesia's West Papua province, leaving one person dead, at least 19 missing, and four others seriously injured, a leading rescue official reported on Sunday. The catastrophic event, triggered by …
Russian, U.S. Diplomats Meet in Istanbul to Discuss Ukraine Peace Talk Outcomes
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Top diplomats from Russia and the United States engaged in a phone conversation Saturday to discuss the results of the recent peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv held in Istanbul. According to a statement released by the Russian Foreign …
American Journalist Gets Detained After Filming Settler Attack
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) An American reporter, Eric Maddox, was taken into custody by Israeli military personnel following an alleged attack by unauthorized Israeli settlers in the southern area of the West Bank, according to a statement from a human rights advocate. “The …