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Press releases published on May 26, 2025
Top official states ‘Africa will not be held hostage by the pain of its past’
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A special conference commemorating Africa Day was held at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the AU. …
Media reports Amazon tribe takes legal action against NYT over ‘porn addicts’ allegation
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Marubo, an indigenous tribe from Brazil’s remote Javari Valley, have filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo News over reports suggesting the tribe became addicted to pornography after gaining internet access, …
Ruling Coalition Secures Victory in Venezuela’s Elections
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The political alliance headed by Leader Nicolas Maduro, known as the Great Patriotic Pole (GPP), emerged as the clear victor in Venezuela’s general and regional elections conducted on Sunday. Preliminary figures released by the National Electoral …
EU plans on reinstating import quotas on agricultural products from Ukraine
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has decided to reinstate import quotas on agricultural products from Ukraine, according to European Commission spokesperson Balazs Ujvari, as reported by Euractiv. This move comes as the current duty-free trade arrangement is …
Ukrainian assault demolishes Russian church dome
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed the dome of St. Nicholas Cathedral in the village of Yepifan, located in Russia's Tula Region, during a large-scale UAV assault overnight, regional governor Dmitry Milyaev confirmed on Sunday. According to …
Trial for Former South Korean Military Officers Begins Next Week
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A military tribunal in South Korea is scheduled to commence the trial of seven ex-military officers next week, accused of participating in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's unsuccessful attempt to impose martial law last December, the military …
Trump assures US ‘learning’ from Ukraine war
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump told graduates at West Point Military Academy on Saturday that the U.S. is closely observing the Ukraine conflict to understand emerging trends in modern warfare, particularly the use of drones. Highlighting the importance …
Linda McMahon Faces Pushback Over Budget Cuts
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US Education Secretary Linda McMahon encountered strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday regarding her proposal to reduce the agency's budget. "We're putting forward a budget request that reduces department funding by more than …
ASEAN Summit Commences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The 46th ASEAN Summit commenced Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, drawing leaders from Southeast Asia to address pressing regional and international challenges such as US tariff policies, the ongoing Myanmar conflict, and territorial disputes in …
South Korea’s Presidential Contest Narrows
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The presidential race in South Korea has become more competitive, with the distance between the leading candidates shrinking, according to the most recent survey released on Monday. The Democratic Party (DP) nominee, Lee Jae-myung, continues to …
Philippine Shooting Kills Four, Leaves One Woman Critically Wounded
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A violent shooting on Monday morning in Cavite province, located south of Manila, claimed the lives of four individuals—including the attacker—and left one woman critically wounded, local police confirmed. The incident took place around 8 a.m. at …
ASEAN Leaders Convene in Kuala Lumpur
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The 46th ASEAN Summit commenced on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, drawing leaders from Southeast Asia to deliberate on significant regional and international matters. Discussions focused on topics such as US-imposed tariffs, the ongoing crisis …
Malaysia denounces Israeli extremely wicked actions in Gaza
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia on Sunday denounced Israeli extremely wicked actions in Gaza, stating that it mirrors “indifference and double standards” on the difficult situation of Palestinians. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated in his introductory statement at …
N. Korea Arrests Fourth Official Over Naval Destroyer Mishap
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A fourth high-ranking official has been taken into custody by North Korean authorities as part of an expanding probe into last week’s botched launch of a naval destroyer, which is currently undergoing repairs, a North Korean news agency reported …
Malta officially acknowledges State of Palestine
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) An announcement was made by Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela on Sunday saying that Malta will officially acknowledge the State of Palestine in June. As stated by Malta, the statement happened in a political declaration in which Abela brought up …
Swiss Rescue Teams Discover Five Skiers’ Bodies on Glacier
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescuers discovered the bodies of five skiers on a glacier in Switzerland’s renowned Zermatt ski region, local authorities confirmed on Sunday. The Valais cantonal police reported that the initial alarm was raised on Saturday afternoon when two …
Pipeline Leak Sparks Shutdown at Libya’s Hamada Oil Field
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Saturday that a crude oil pipeline rupture near the western city of Zawiya forced an abrupt shutdown of operations at the Hamada oil field. According to the NOC, the leak occurred in the southern …
Putin’s aircraft gets caught in Ukrainian drone attack
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter was caught in the middle of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during his recent visit to the Kursk Region, according to a senior military official. Yury Dashkin, a commander of an air defense …
Ex-German chancellor warns Europe will be ‘destroyed’
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned that stricter national immigration and border policies could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Her remarks came during an appearance at the Southwestern Press Forum in Neu-Ulm, …
Trump Sparks Controversy, Asks for Harvard’s Foreign Student Data
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong demand on Sunday for Harvard University to disclose the "names and countries" of all its international students. This call comes shortly after a federal judge halted the Trump administration’s attempt to …