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Press releases published on May 26, 2025
Slovak political party requests from Ukraine to repay assistance
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak lawmakers from the ruling coalition plan to demand compensation from Ukraine for the military and financial assistance Slovakia has provided during the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to the state news agency TASR. Andrej Danko, …
Germany reinstates compulsory military service as early as 2026
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany may reinstate compulsory military service as early as 2026 if voluntary enlistment falls short of meeting its NATO commitments, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. Although conscription was abolished in 2011, rising tensions and …
Xabi Alonso Takes Over as Real Madrid Head Coach
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Real Madrid C.F. announced Sunday that Xabi Alonso will take the reins as head coach on a three-year contract. “Xabi Alonso began his coaching career in the Real Madrid academy set-up, taking charge of the Under-12s for the 2018-2019 campaign and …
Global Trade Recovers Amid US Deals with UK, China
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Global financial markets received a boost after a challenging period marked by Leader Donald Trump's implementation of new tariffs, known as Trump’s 2.0 tariffs. The announcement of a significant trade agreement between the United States and the …
Gunfire Injures Eleven in South Carolina
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 individuals sustained injuries during a mass shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Little River, a town situated in the US state of South Carolina. The violent episode unfolded around 9:30 p.m. local time (0130 GMT Monday), …
German, Chinese Leaders Discuss Bilateral Ties
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed their dedication to mutual collaboration during a telephone discussion on Friday, based on a statement released by a government spokesperson. Their conversation included a …
Western Europe contemplate purchasing US weapons for Ukraine
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Western European nations are reportedly considering purchasing American-made weapons to supply Ukraine, as U.S. aid shipments authorized under former President Joe Biden are expected to run out soon, according to Bloomberg. The move is being …
Major newspapers publish reading list featuring books that don’t exist
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In a bizarre and embarrassing incident, major newspapers like the Chicago Sun-Times and Philadelphia Inquirer recently published a summer reading list featuring books that don’t exist—fabrications generated by ChatGPT and wrongly attributed to …
China, Indonesia Forge Key Cooperation Deals
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Indonesia sealed a series of key cooperation agreements on Sunday, spanning trade, investment, tourism, and agricultural sectors, according to Chinese media reports. These deals were formalized after a high-level meeting in Jakarta …
UN Chief Urges Expanded Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday issued an urgent plea for expanded humanitarian assistance into Gaza, along with improved security conditions to ensure the safe distribution of aid. Guterres warned that Palestinians in Gaza are …
Trump Postpones EU 50 Percent Tariff Threat Until July 9
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a postponement of the threatened 50 percent tariff on European Union imports, pushing the deadline back to July 9. "It was my privilege to do so," Trump declared on Truth Social after receiving a …
Russia, Ukraine Complete Final Phase of Prisoner Swap
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Sunday that they have finalized the third and concluding phase of a significant prisoner exchange. This initiative was implemented following a pact established in Istanbul earlier this month between Moscow and Kyiv. …
Real Madrid Appoints Xabi Alonso as Head Coach
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Real Madrid Club de Fútbol announced on Sunday that Xabi Alonso has been appointed as their head coach for the upcoming three-year term. The appointment marks a significant return for Alonso to the club where he once began his managerial journey. …
Crude Oil Leak Disrupts Production in Libya
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported on Saturday that a rupture in a crude oil conduit occurred close to the western city of Zawiya, leading to an immediate suspension of output at the Hamada oil field. According to the NOC, the breach …
Car-Bus Crash in Czech Republic Injures Over Twenty
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A serious collision involving a car and a bus in the eastern Czech Republic’s Olomouc region left more than 20 individuals injured on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred near Velky Tynec, where emergency medical teams responded swiftly. According …
Criminal group members killed in Nigeria
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Top rank political figures stated on Saturday that no less than twenty-one criminal group members were murdered in a mission in Shawu forest in Nigeria’s Katsina State. It was stated by Nasiru Muazu, Katsina State Commissioner for Internal …
Russia-Ukraine verifies large-scale inmate exchange
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) With the conditions of a deal achieved in Istanbul previously in the month of May, Russia and Ukraine verified on Sunday that the 3rd and last stage of a huge inmate exchange took place between Moscow and Kyiv An announcement made by the Russian …
North Korea Warns US Over Military Threats
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea called on the United States to "abandon its military threats against others if it has concerns about its mainland safety," according to a report from state-controlled media on Sunday. Pyongyang emphasized that America's security would …
Erdogan Welcomes Pakistani Premier in Istanbul
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Pakistani Premier Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday evening during an official gathering at the Dolmabahce Working Office located in Istanbul. As shared by the Turkish Communications Directorate, the two leaders …
Japan Seeks Tariff Resolution with US
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan intends to maintain its negotiations with the United States regarding tariffs, with the goal of finalizing an agreement by the upcoming Group of Seven summit in Canada this June. This commitment was expressed by Premier Shigeru Ishiba on …