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Press releases published on May 5, 2025
Asia-Pacific's Challenges Spur Push for Sustainable Progress: ADB Head
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite facing significant hurdles like external economic shocks, debt, and climate change, Asia and the Pacific possess a unique opportunity to construct a more durable and environmentally sound future, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) …
Mexico Rejects U.S. Military Involvement in Drug War
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican Leader Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed an offer from U.S. Leader Donald Trump to send American troops to assist in the fight against drug syndicates. Sheinbaum emphasized that while Mexico is willing to collaborate with the United States, …
RSF Conducts First Drone Attack on Port Sudan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary faction, has carried out a drone assault on Port Sudan, aiming at a military airfield and surrounding installations, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the …
Kremlin Says Victory Day Ceasefire is Testing Ukraine
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s suggested 72-hour pause in hostilities to mark Victory Day is being portrayed as a measure to gauge Ukraine’s willingness to pursue peace, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He emphasized that Moscow is expecting tangible …
Pakistan Warns of Using Power if India Initiates Attack
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s envoy to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, has firmly stated that his country will retaliate with the “full spectrum of power” if India initiates any military aggression or interferes with crucial water supplies. His remarks come amid …
Israeli Commander Faces ICC Complaint Over Gaza Child Killing
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A human rights organization has lodged a war crime complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against an Israeli military commander in connection with the death of a six-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip. The complaint centers …
Drone attacks target Ukrainian towns
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian drone strikes targeted the Ukrainian cities of Kharkov and Dnepr on Tuesday night, causing significant damage to industrial areas and sparking fires, according to local officials. The Russian Defense Ministry has not yet commented on the …
Ukraine Inks Minerals Agreement with U.S.
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has asserted that its recently inked minerals agreement with the United States forms a crucial component of its future security assurances amidst the ongoing conflict. In a Sunday interview, Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana …
Court Overturns Ruling Mandating VOA Staff Reinstatement
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal appeals court on Saturday overturned a previous ruling that would have required the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) employees who were placed on administrative leave by the Trump administration. The prior decision …
RSF Launches Drone Attack on Sudan's Safe Haven of Port Sudan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched their first drone attack on the eastern city of Port Sudan, the Sudanese army spokesperson announced on Sunday. The military reported that …
UN Official Criticizes EU Leadership Regarding Gaza Conflict
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union's top officials should be held responsible for backing Israel's alleged “war crimes” in Gaza, according to Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Speaking to the media …
Trump Floats Military Force Option to Take Over Greenland
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has once again raised the possibility of using military force to acquire Greenland, despite repeated rejections from Denmark and the self-governing territory. In an interview aired Sunday, Trump stated, "I don’t rule it out …
Malaysia, Iran Signal Peacemaking Offer to India, Pakistan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared Monday his country's readiness to "play a role" in establishing peace between Pakistan and India. His announcement coincided with the arrival of Iran's top diplomat in Islamabad for talks with …
India Limits Water Flow to Pakistan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) India has initiated a reduction in the water flow from its territory to neighboring Pakistan, with further similar actions anticipated, based on a report by a news agency. The report cites an anonymous individual “familiar with the matter,” …
Kremlin voices remarks on Japan’s request to finalize peace agreement
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that any dialogue with Japan on a peace agreement is currently unfeasible due to Tokyo’s antagonistic policies towards Moscow. This response follows Japan’s renewed call to finalize a World War II peace …
Media reports Baltic NATO member could support assaults on civilian shipping
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s parliament is preparing to vote on a controversial bill that would authorize its military to use lethal force against civilian vessels deemed a threat to national security, according to a report by the state broadcaster ERR. The move …
Moscow claims Lativia wants to mass demolish WWII memorials
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Latvia is preparing to demolish numerous Soviet-era memorials honoring Red Army soldiers who died liberating the country from Nazi occupation during World War II, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The move is allegedly …
Buffett Criticizes U.S. Tariff Strategy
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) During Berkshire Hathaway’s yearly meeting with shareholders on Saturday, famed investor Warren Buffett voiced strong disapproval of Leader Donald Trump’s approach to international trade. Buffett expressed concern that the administration’s …
EU attempts to substitute Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union officials are looking to replace Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service in Ukraine due to growing concerns about its reliability, Politico reported on Monday. The EU fears that Musk—an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump—could cut …
UNSC Plans on Discussing India, Pakistan Conflict
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to conduct a private meeting to deliberate on the growing hostility between India and Pakistan, a situation that has worsened following the April 22 terrorist assault in Kashmir. The session, …