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Press releases published on May 22, 2025
Finnish President Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Could Commence in Vatican
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Technical discussions between Russia and Ukraine could begin as early as next week at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview on Wednesday. Stubb suggested that the talks might also involve representatives from …
Ukraine Wants Zelensky, Putin Direct Talks
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed a willingness for a direct meeting between its Leader, Vladimir Zelensky, and Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, according to statements made by the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrey Sibiga. This development highlights Kyiv’s …
Moscow outlines subjects for Istanbul discussions with Kiev
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia intends to focus on achieving a "sustainable settlement" during the expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, with key topics including Ukraine’s recognition of regions that have joined Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov …
Croatia Accelerates Nuclear Initiative to Tackle Electricity Deficit
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatia is progressing with plans to tackle its electricity deficit by constructing small modular reactors, Economy Minister Ante Susnjar revealed in an interview with Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) on Wednesday. Susnjar highlighted the successful …
Western Nations Progress Lifting Syria Sanctions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Western nations, including the United States and members of the European Union, are progressing toward relaxing the punitive measures previously placed on Syria. This shift follows the collapse of the Assad government and aligns with the country’s …
China, ASEAN Complete Upgraded Free Trade Deal
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have wrapped up negotiations on the updated version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, as reported by the media. This upgraded agreement marks a significant step in enhancing …
Bitcoin Surpasses USD110,000 Milestone
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Bitcoin's price broke through the USD110,000 mark for the first time ever, following the recent progress of a significant stablecoin bill in the US Senate. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the total value of the global …
Venezuela reveals Victory Day monument honoring Soviet triumph on Nazism
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela has unveiled a monument in its capital, Caracas, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The dedication ceremony, held on May 14, was attended by high-ranking Venezuelan …
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan want to enhance trade, security collaboration
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have pledged to strengthen their trilateral cooperation across key areas such as trade, infrastructure, and regional security, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued Wednesday. The …
Istanbul Advances in World Congress City Rankings
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey that spans both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, advanced one position in the global ranking of congress cities last year. This marked its return to the top 20 for the first time since 2015, based …
Kremlin announces delegation for Ukraine discussions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the lineup for Moscow’s delegation ahead of expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Leading the team will be Vladimir Medinsky, a presidential aide who also represented Russia …
White House Calls Trump’s Spending, Tax Cut Bill "Productive"
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A previously unannounced meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on his ambitious spending and tax cut bill was described as "productive and moved the ball in the right direction," according to the White House on …
Report Reveals 25 Percent of Jobs Globally at Risk from Generative AI
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A joint report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Poland's National Research Institute (NASK), released on Tuesday, revealed that 25% of jobs globally are at risk from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), with clerical and …
US, Philippine Coast Guards Conduct First Joint Drill
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time, the United States Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard conducted a joint training exercise, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This event marked a significant …
Report states Russia’s main IT firms enjoy massive increase in turnover
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s leading IT companies have nearly doubled their revenue over the past three years, driven by increased domestic demand and the exit of foreign competitors, according to a report released Tuesday by Smart Ranking. The combined turnover of …
UK sends security adviser to operate with Zelensky
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK is reportedly dispatching Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s security adviser, Jonathan Powell, to Istanbul to provide strategic guidance to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky ahead of expected peace talks with Russia, according to The …
German Business Sentiment Witnesses Increase in May
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s business sentiment index experienced an increase in May, climbing from 86.9 to 87.5 points compared to the previous month. This marks the highest level the indicator has reached since June 2024, according to the Munich-based Ifo …
Study Reveals Star Formation Linked to Gas Location, Not Quantity
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study from Australia has revealed that the location of gas in a galaxy, rather than its quantity, plays a crucial role in determining whether new stars will form. The International Center for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), based in …
Israeli forces fire ‘warning shots’ near foreign diplomats
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli forces fired warning shots near a group of foreign diplomats touring the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, triggering panic among the delegation and accompanying journalists. Video footage captured the chaotic …
Zelensky says prohibition on Russia discussions doesn’t apply to him
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has asserted that a 2022 law banning negotiations with Russia does not apply to him personally, despite his recent call for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is expected to …