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Press releases published on May 28, 2025
Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has formally asked for a United Nations Security Council gathering to discuss what it interprets as interference by European Union nations in obstructing a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict. This initiative was disclosed by …
Russia, India pledge joint battle against terrorism
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have reaffirmed their united stance against terrorism, pledging to maintain a firm and uncompromising approach toward all forms of the threat. The Russian Foreign Ministry made the announcement after holding high-level talks in …
Russia cautions US regarding Golden Dome plan
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly criticized the United States’ proposed global missile defense initiative, known as the “Golden Dome,” warning that it poses a serious threat to international security. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova …
Lavrov Accuses Europeans of Reviving Nazi Ambitions
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has charged certain European politicians with resurrecting ambitions reminiscent of the Nazi era by endorsing attempts to deliver a strategic defeat to Moscow. His comments came in response to statements made …
Euro possibly to dethrone US dollar
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has suggested that the euro has the potential to rival the US dollar as a global currency, provided the EU undertakes substantial reforms in its financial and security infrastructure. Speaking on …
Trump Imposes USD61B on Canada to Join “Golden Dome” Defense System
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Canada would face a staggering $61 billion price tag to participate in his newly unveiled "Golden Dome" missile defense system—unless it agrees to become the 51st U.S. state, in which case the …
Indonesia, France Forge Stronger Ties
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Jakarta on Wednesday for strategic discussions addressing vital sectors including defense, energy, economy, investment, education, and transportation. Following …
The French parliament adopts bill to implement assisted dying regulation
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The bills are targeted at “authorizing and supporting a person who has expressed the request to resort to a lethal substance”, which the Parliament implemented in the initial draft of the decision. They had a 305 - 199 ballot. As stated by a …
Musk Blasts Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech mogul Elon Musk has openly condemned a sweeping domestic policy bill pushed by President Donald Trump and passed last week by House Republicans. In a comprehensive interview with a media outlet, Musk voiced serious worries about the bill’s …
Five Die as Dinghy Capsizes in Canary Islands
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic incident unfolded at the entrance of La Restinga port on El Hierro Island, Canary Islands, where a dinghy carrying around 180 migrants capsized, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals, among them two minors aged 5 and 16, …
Polish agriculturers demand Russian cucumber prohibition
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish cucumber producers are urging the government to impose a ban on Russian imports, claiming unfair competition due to Russia’s lower production costs. According to local media and Eurostat data, Russia became Poland’s top cucumber supplier in …
Russia Vows Continued Attacks on Military Sites
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has announced its intent to persist in targeting military-related sites in Ukraine as a response to a sharp surge in Kiev’s drone assaults deep within Russian territory, which focus on civilian infrastructure. The Defense Ministry in Moscow …
China Calls on U.S. to Protect International Students’ Rights
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) China called on the United States on Wednesday to protect the “legitimate rights” of all international students after Washington temporarily suspended visa processing, according to state media. At a Beijing press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry …
Indian authorities announce emergency state due to dangerous cargo spill
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Kerala have declared a state of emergency following the capsizing of a cargo vessel carrying oil and hazardous materials off the coast near Kochi. The incident, which occurred early Sunday, has raised serious concerns over a …
India overtakes Japan as fourth-biggest global economy
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India has officially surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, a government-backed policy think tank. Citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Subrahmanyam …
Russia Says Force will not Solve South Sudan War
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The worsening unrest in South Sudan cannot be resolved through armed intervention, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has cautioned. Hostilities between the government and various opposition groups have intensified, resulting in …
Russia Requests UN Security Council Meeting
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has formally asked for a United Nations Security Council gathering to discuss what it interprets as interference by European Union nations in obstructing a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict. This initiative was disclosed by …
India makes way for own fifth-generation fighter aircraft
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India has approved a major step in the development of its own fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh authorizing a $175 million execution model. The project will be led …
Hungary blames Ukraine for energy predicament
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused Ukraine of endangering Europe's energy stability by refusing to extend a key natural gas transit deal. In a statement posted on Facebook, Szijjarto claimed that Kiev’s decision to halt Russian …
Macron responds to footage of first lady shoving his face
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron on Monday denied rumors due to a heavily spread footage displaying his wife, Brigitte Macron pushing his face on their presidential airplane following their coming to Vietnam. Macron stated, refusing the allegations …