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Press releases published on May 29, 2025
Scott Ritter Says Ukraine Relied on West to Strike Putin’s helicopter
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine likely depended on Western support if it truly attempted to strike a helicopter carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin last week, according to former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and ex-UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter, who …
Poland announces plans for its largest divisional army drills
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland, a NATO member bordering Belarus and near Russia's Kaliningrad region, has announced plans for its largest divisional military drills in recent years. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz revealed the move on Monday, …
Gaza Tribunal Moves Forward in Sarajevo
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Tribunal, an independent "people’s tribunal" examining alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza, continued its inaugural public hearing on Wednesday in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event, hosted at the …
Elon Musk Steps Down as Trump’s Top Adviser
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk officially stepped down Wednesday from his position as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @ …
Voice of America Nears Shut Down
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Voice of America (VOA), a renowned international media outlet that has delivered news and information to global audiences for over eight decades, is facing the end of its operations. According to a report released on Wednesday, the remaining …
CIA Faces Challenges in Foreign Spy Recruitment
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The CIA is facing increasing obstacles in its efforts to recruit overseas informants and, as reported by a news outlet on Wednesday, the agency “needs more spies,” according to both current and former intelligence insiders. A primary concern …
Russian weapons giant ridicules recent EU sanctions
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian defense conglomerate Rostec has mocked the European Union’s latest sanctions package, describing it as another ineffective move and labeling the EU “a champion of meaningless measures.” The comment came after the European Council approved …
Top Putin aide says Trump ‘underinformed’ on Ukrainian attacks against Russian residents
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump appears to be misinformed about the reasons behind Russia’s recent strikes on Ukraine, according to Yury Ushakov, a senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ushakov suggested Trump is unaware of what Russia …
Putin states Ukrainian incursion forces stablished bases in Russian churches
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed that Ukrainian troops used churches in Russia’s Kursk Region as strongholds during their unsuccessful incursion into the area. Many of these religious buildings sustained significant damage during the …
China Urges Unity to Combat Climate Change
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s foreign minister called on Wednesday for worldwide collaboration to tackle the challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at a press briefing alongside Kiribati's President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau, following the Third China- …
US army command possibly to leave Africa
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is reviewing its military footprint across the continent as African nations increasingly reconsider their defense relationships with Western powers and explore alternative partnerships. AFRICOM Commander …
Russian experts manufacture evolutionally cat allergy vaccine
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Researchers at Moscow’s Sechenov University, in collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna, have developed a groundbreaking vaccine aimed at treating cat allergies—one of the most common forms of allergic reactions globally. The new …
Macron`s wife slaps him in more than one way
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic trip to Vietnam, highlighted by a €9 billion Airbus deal, took an unexpected turn before it even began. As the presidential plane landed, Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was caught on camera appearing to …
US legislators want EU to address Soros-associated Polish election ‘violations’
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of US lawmakers has urged the European Commission to investigate potential election irregularities in Poland ahead of the June 1 presidential runoff. In a letter addressed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, House Foreign Affairs …
Bangladesh’s interim chief claims Indian press broadcasting ‘disinformation’
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has criticized Indian media for allegedly spreading false information about a supposed conflict between his administration and the country’s military. In a social media post on Tuesday, Yunus described …
Russian weapons leading manufacturer reveals German armor’s weaknesses
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian defense giant Rostec has highlighted significant weaknesses in the German Leopard 2A6 main battle tank, labeling it inadequate for the demands of modern warfare. This evaluation comes after the company analyzed a Leopard 2A6 tank captured …
China Kicks Off Tianwen-2 Mission for Historic Asteroid Sample Retrieval
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China achieved a major milestone Thursday by successfully launching its inaugural mission aimed at collecting samples from a nearby asteroid, according to reports from state media. The Tianwen-2 spacecraft was sent into space aboard a Long March- …
India suggests ‘deep cuts’ on tariffs as discussions with US continue
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has proposed significant reductions in import tariffs on a range of products as it works to finalize a preliminary trade deal with the United States, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. However, the country intends to keep high …
Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The city of Kazan in Russia recently hosted the 9th Forum of Young Diplomats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), coinciding with the 16th Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum, a major event aimed at boosting economic cooperation between …
Rising COVID-19 Variant Sparks Concerns in Australia
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A newly emerging COVID-19 strain is contributing to an increase in infections across Australia. Health authorities have expressed concern that this variant might significantly impact the upcoming winter respiratory season, according to a report by …