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Press releases published on May 24, 2025
Erdogan Stresses Stronger Ties with Syria
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan underscored the growing relationship between Türkiye and Syria during a private meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders focused on enhancing collaboration in …
Intense Flooding Damages New South Wales
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian officials reported on Saturday that an estimated 10,000 homes sustained damage due to unprecedented flooding across New South Wales (NSW), affecting approximately 50,000 residents. The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) …
Denmark Signals Readiness Amid Potential US Trade Dispute
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Denmark has expressed its preparedness to safeguard its national interests if a trade conflict with the United States arises, according to a statement made by the country's top diplomat on Friday. Citing Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, a …
AI Surpasses Humans in Emotional Intelligence
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Researchers in Switzerland have revealed that artificial intelligence outperformed human participants in a series of emotional intelligence evaluations. The findings were shared on Thursday by a collaborative team from the Universities of Geneva …
Russia Encourages Local Taxi Production Via New Law
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has approved a new regulation aimed at enhancing the domestic manufacturing of taxis within the nation. The official legislation was made public on Friday via the national legal information platform. Under the new …
Protesters Urge UK to End Arms Support to Israel
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of activists assembled outside 10 Downing Street on Friday, rallying under the slogan “Emergency Protest – Stop Arming Israel – Words Are Not Enough.” The crowd called on the British government to immediately cease weapons shipments to …
Trapped South African Miners Survive After Accident
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Close to 300 workers were brought to safety on Friday after being stranded underground in a South African gold mine due to a shaft-related problem that took place the day before. According to a statement from the Johannesburg-headquartered mining …
Lebanon Holds Final Round of Local Elections
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The concluding stage of Lebanon’s municipal voting began Saturday across the southern regions, taking place against a backdrop of persistent Israeli airstrikes and breaches of a ceasefire. This event represents the nation’s first round of local …
Zaluzhny Urges Ukraine to Reconsider Territorial Reclamation Goals
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Zaluzhny, the former top military leader of Ukraine, has suggested that the country should reconsider its aim to reclaim areas currently under Russian control. Speaking candidly, he indicated that only through a “miracle” could Ukraine hope …
Vance Says US Global Power is Being Challenged
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance declared on Friday that the period of America's unrivaled influence on the world stage has concluded, citing escalating rivalry from countries such as China, Russia, and others. Addressing cadets at the Naval Academy …
South Africa Plans to Soften B-BBEE Rules for Satellite Providers
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African administration has released an official gazette suggesting a relaxation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) compliance standards for satellite communication firms like Starlink. This initiative is part of wider …
Japan Urges U.S. to Remove Tariffs Again
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief trade envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, reiterated his call for the United States to eliminate extra tariffs placed on Japanese goods, according to media coverage released on Saturday. During recent negotiations held in Washington, Akazawa …
UN Expresses Concern Over Hundreds of Rohingya’s Deaths
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, expressed grave concern on Friday over the possible loss of 427 Rohingya lives following two maritime disasters that occurred earlier this month off Myanmar’s coast. The individuals were reportedly …
EU Stresses Commitment to Constructive Tariff Talks
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission Vice President and chief trade negotiator Maros Sefcovic reaffirmed the European Union's dedication to balanced talks with the United States on Friday evening. His statement followed Leader Donald Trump's announcement of a …
Syrian Foreign Minister, UN Envoy Discuss National Security
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani convened with United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in the capital, Damascus. Their conversation centered on promoting safety, national steadiness, and transitional justice …
EU Nations Demand Rethinking Human Rights Convention
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of nine European Union member states has called for a "new and open-minded conversation about the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights," with a particular focus on how it relates to migration policies. This appeal was …
Ex-Finnish Intelligence Chief Faces Treason Probe
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A past leader of Finland’s intelligence agency is being examined for alleged acts of treason, as reported by a national broadcaster on Friday. Antti Pelttari, who currently serves as the secretary general of Finland's parliament, is under …
Syria Welcomes U.S. Sanctions Easing
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed approval on Saturday following a U.S. announcement to lift economic restrictions on Syria without delay. The ministry interpreted the move as a positive development aimed at mitigating both humanitarian …
Putin Address Russia’s Strong Role in Military Trade
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the country’s robust stature in the international defense trade. He pointed out that Russia’s inclusion in the top five global arms exporters serves as a testament to the reliability and excellence …
U.S. New Home Sales Surpass Forecast in April
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In April, the number of newly sold homes across the United States climbed to 743,000 units, surpassing projections, according to data published by the US Census Bureau on Friday. Analysts had predicted the total would reach approximately 694,000 …