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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Slovak Premier describes anti-Russia sanctions as ‘plague’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has criticized the European Union's latest sanctions on Russia, calling them a “plague” that harms the EU more than Moscow. Speaking to Slovak broadcaster STVR, Fico condemned the EU's decision to impose a 17th …
Reports: Israel Floats 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire for Hostage Release
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli media outlets report that Israel has proposed a 60-day cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of approximately half of the living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. According to media reports, unnamed Israeli …
Couple of law enforcement figures murdered in weaponized assault in Southern Russia
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) An armed assault on a police patrol in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan Republic, has resulted in the deaths of three people, including two police officers, according to regional authorities. The attack occurred on Monday and involved …
Egyptian President Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid Delivery
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt has reiterated the urgent need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. His appeal was made during a meeting in Cairo with U.S. senior adviser Massad Boulos, where …
Egypt Recovers Illegally Trafficked Antiquities from Australia
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-one ancient Egyptian artifacts, which had been smuggled out of the country, have been successfully recovered from Australia, Egypt's Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry stated that Egyptian diplomatic missions in Canberra and …
China Issues Stark Israel Travel Warning, Urges Citizens to Evacuate
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese Embassy in Israel has issued updated security risk classifications, identifying several areas as red (extremely high risk) and others as orange (high risk), according to a media report. The designated red zones encompass territories …
Japan Braces for Looming AI, Robotics Worker Deficit by 2040
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent projection by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) indicates a looming deficit of 3.26 million professionals in the artificial intelligence and robotics sectors by the year 2040. The ministry's workforce forecast …
Trump declares call with Putin
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, aiming to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and discuss trade matters. Posting on Truth Social, Trump …
Russian governor declares Ukrainian drones murdering three nationals in Kursk Region
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least three civilians have been killed in Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russia’s Kursk Region, according to Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinstein. In a social media post on Monday, Khinstein condemned what he described as “crimes against …
Ryanair Profits Decline Despite Soaring Passenger Numbers
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Irish budget carrier Ryanair has reported a decrease in after-tax profits for the 2025 financial year, despite carrying a record number of passengers. The airline's financial report, released on Monday, showed a 16% drop in profit after tax, …
Kremlin affirms Putin’s three-day Victory Day ceasefire suggestion still stands
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire during Victory Day remains valid, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday. He emphasized that Russian forces have been instructed to suspend military …
Syria puts forth plans to solve its crimes
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Mazen Darwish stated in an interview “we believe that the Syrians who paid the heavy cost to reach this moment will not accept changing one dictatorship into another.” Darwish, who was in Stockholm with his partner Yara Bader to accept a prize for …
FSB claims top Ukrainian priests cooperated with Nazis
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has released declassified Soviet-era documents alleging that senior members of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) collaborated with Nazi forces during World War II. The findings are based on a 1950 …
Australia Reports Abrams Tanks on Way to Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia has reportedly assured Ukraine that its retired fleet of Abrams tanks is "on the way" to the country to aid in its defense against Russia, an Australian broadcaster reported on Monday. During a meeting in Rome on Sunday with Ukrainian …
Independent Dan Claims Victory in Romania's Presidential Runoff
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Nicusor Dan, an independent candidate, has emerged victorious in Romania's presidential runoff, overcoming George Simion, leader of the AUR party. The near-complete official results, released by the AEP, confirm Dan's win with 54.17% of the vote, …
Russian soccer player gets recognized as greatest goalkeeper ever
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin has been recognized as the greatest goalkeeper of all time by the International Federation of Football History …
Center-Right Leads Portugal's Parliamentary Elections, Short of Majority
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal's recent parliamentary elections saw the center-right Democratic Alliance, under Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, secure the most seats, according to official results. However, the victory fell short of a majority, leaving the party …
Russia announces POW exchange with Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner of war exchange, with both sides repatriating 205 combatants, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The swap, which took place on Tuesday, was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. The …
Kremlin declares neo-Nazism rising in Europe
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on Monday that neo-Nazism is gaining ground in Europe, emphasizing that significant efforts are needed to address the issue. His comments came in response to a recent Politico report, which noted that the …
Regional Powers Denounce Suicide Bombing in Somalia’s Capital
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have issued strong condemnations following a suicide bombing that occurred near a military installation in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on Sunday. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement …