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Press releases published on May 26, 2025
Slovakia Seeks Compensation for Ukraine Aid
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Legislators within Slovakia’s governing coalition are planning to pursue reimbursement from Ukraine for the military and monetary support that Bratislava has extended throughout its conflict with Russia. This initiative was reported by a state-run …
Lativia unveils methods on how to expose ‘Russian spies’
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvia’s Defense Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) has issued a public guide on how to identify suspected Russian spies and saboteurs. Released on Wednesday, the manual outlines a range of characteristics that may indicate someone is part …
Elon Musk Refocuses on Business Projects
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has declared that he is returning his attention to his corporate undertakings, reinforcing a previous commitment to step away from political affairs and reduce his ties to the administration of U.S. Leader Donald Trump. Musk, who leads …
Record Number of Americans Apply for British Citizenship in 2025
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship in early 2025, according to figures released Thursday by the Home Office. In the first quarter of the year, over 1,930 U.S. nationals submitted applications—a historic peak since data …
Zelensky reassures view on recent Russian borders
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has reiterated that Ukraine will not cede any territory to Russia, following discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. Russia has made it clear that regions it has …
Lufthansa Group Prolongs Tel Aviv Flight Halt
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it will prolong its halt on flights to Tel Aviv until June 15 due to persistent security threats in the area. This extension comes amid growing concerns over missile attacks that continue to jeopardize air …
Lebanon Initiates Joint Committees to Disarm Palestinian Refugee Camps
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced Monday the creation of joint Lebanese-Palestinian committees aimed at addressing the presence of weapons in Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. "We have formed Lebanese-Palestinian committees, and …
Trump asks ‘what the hell’ was Zelensky doing in S-Africa
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting at the White House on Wednesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed surprise over Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent visit to South Africa. Trump said he had called …
South African parliament pronounces Africa Day
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African parliament on Saturday pronounced Africa Day by requesting for a dedication to a continent that is free of war and widespread schooling for African kids. Africa Day is celebrated yearly on the 25th of May to commemorate the …
Trump opposes S-African leader on ‘white genocide’
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) During a White House meeting meant to focus on trade and bilateral relations, U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with accusations of violence and discrimination against white farmers. The unexpected …
Trump Criticizes Zelensky’s Public Statements
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In recent comments, U.S. Leader Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s public criticisms, suggesting they are exacerbating his nation's challenges. Trump’s reaction followed Zelensky’s accusation that the …
Russia, India pledge to battle together terrorism
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) India and Russia have reaffirmed a strong and united stance against terrorism following a series of high-level discussions between an Indian parliamentary delegation and Russian officials in Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that both …
Study Warns Climate Change Threatens Middle East Wind Power
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A joint Israeli-German study warns that climate change will drastically alter wind energy prospects across the Middle East, with a concerning decline in winds at turbine-operating heights despite a rise in surface-level breezes. Released Friday in …
SPD Lawmakers Push for End to German Arms Sales to Israel
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, several members of Germany’s co-governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) urged the government to stop sending weapons to Israel, condemning the nation’s harsh military operations in the Gaza Strip. Adis Ahmetovic, the SPD’s foreign …
Putin Understands Trump in English
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin is capable of comprehending English when speaking directly with U.S. Leader Donald Trump, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He revealed that although Putin listens to Trump in English during their …
Oil Prices See Slight Uptick as Trump Delays EU Tariffs
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices edged up slightly on Monday, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to postpone the implementation of heavy tariffs on the European Union, alongside ongoing tensions fueled by the Russia-Ukraine war. At 10:23 a.m. local time ( …
Indian FM states West facing ‘reality check’ over security
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said that Europe is undergoing a “reality check” after decades of enjoying a secure and prosperous geopolitical environment. In an interview with Dutch outlet NOS on Thursday, Jaishankar noted that, unlike …
Russian MP Urges Durov to Leave France
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian lawmaker Aleksey Zhuravlev has urged Pavel Durov, the creator of Telegram, to depart France without delay. This suggestion follows Durov’s recent claims that the country’s external intelligence agency, the DGSE, tried to coerce him into …
Indian MPs conduct anti-terrorism discussions in Moscow
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A cross-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians has visited Moscow to engage in discussions with Russian lawmakers on the issue of terrorism, particularly alleged threats originating from Pakistan. The group met with members of both the upper …
Saxony Leader Urges Talks on Germany's Russia Policy
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May 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Michael Kretschmer, the premier of Saxony in eastern Germany, has urged the federal government to take a more “positive approach” toward Russia. This strategy, he proposed, should involve efforts to restore the Nord Stream gas pipelines. …