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Press releases published on May 5, 2025
Trump Signals TikTok Deadline Delay
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. president has indicated a potential extension to the deadline for ByteDance, the Chinese company owning the widely used video platform TikTok, to divest its American operations. This possibility arises if no deal is finalized by the …
Ukraine’s Western allies worry about potential loss of access to country’s rich mineral resources to Russia
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Western allies are increasingly worried about the potential loss of access to the country’s rich mineral resources to Russia, according to a senior Kiev official, as reported by Politico. This concern has emerged amid ongoing …
Sydney Residence Invasion Turns Violent: Teen Injured, Four Arrested
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Early Monday morning, authorities apprehended and charged four teenagers following a forceful entry into a southwest Sydney residence that resulted in the hospitalization of a 17-year-old. New South Wales (NSW) Police reported responding to an …
North Korea's Leader Urges Swift Tank Arsenal Overhaul
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean media revealed on Sunday that Kim Jong-un, North Korea's leader, conducted an inspection of a key tank production facility, where he underscored the necessity to modernize the nation's armored weaponry quickly. He urged for the …
Warren Buffett criticizes Trump’s tariffs
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Warren Buffett has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, warning that the administration’s increasing use of tariffs risks turning global trade into a form of warfare. Speaking at the annual Berkshire Hathaway …
UNRWA Warns Gaza Medical Supplies Dwindling Amidst Israeli Blockade
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating that its healthcare operations in Gaza are facing a critical shortage of essential resources due to the ongoing Israeli blockade …
Gazprom reports USD15 billion net profit
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Gazprom has reported a significant turnaround in 2024, posting a net profit of 1.2 trillion rubles (approximately $14.76 billion) after suffering its first loss in over 20 years the previous year. The recovery is largely …
Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rate
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the Bank of Japan opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 percent, aligning with what the market had anticipated. This decision reflects the central bank’s steady approach to monetary policy amid a gradually evolving …
Russian oil ship-outs increase
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s oil exports have increased over the past two weeks as several tankers previously sanctioned by the U.S. under the Biden administration are now back in service, Bloomberg reported, citing vessel-tracking data. Western nations had imposed …
Piastri Clinches 4th Win at Miami Grand Prix
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri clinched his fourth win of the 2025 Formula One World Championship season at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. The race, the sixth of the season, spanned 57 laps at the Miami International Autodrome. Piastri's …
Study Reveals Simple Daily Habits Improve Mental Health
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) New research out of Curtin University in Western Australia indicates that routine, accessible activities such as talking with friends and spending time outdoors can lead to notable improvements in mental well-being. A survey of over 600 adults …
Media reports India allegedly cut water flow to Pakistan
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) India has reportedly begun limiting the flow of water to Pakistan in the wake of escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, according to the Press Trust of India (PTI), which cited an unnamed official source. The move follows a …
Trump Extends Deadline for Selling TikTok’s US Assets
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced that he would delay the deadline for ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, to sell the app's US assets if no agreement is reached by June 19. During an interview with the media, Trump expressed his …
Malaysia Offers Support for Peace Between Pakistan, India
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim stated on Monday that his nation was prepared to "play a role" in fostering peace between Pakistan and India. This announcement came as Iran's senior diplomat arrived in Islamabad to engage with the Pakistani …
Huge brands withdraw from LGBTQ parades
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Several major companies are reducing their sponsorship of New York City Pride events in 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal, as political pressures and financial concerns prompt a broader re-evaluation of LGBTQ-related marketing. Mastercard …
Police Thwart Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian authorities announced on Sunday that they successfully prevented a bomb plot aimed at Lady Gaga’s concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, which attracted over 2 million attendees on Saturday night. The Civil Police of Rio de …
Greek Cypriot Leader Visits Israel After Flight Delay
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Tel Aviv later than planned on Sunday due to a temporary flight halt at Ben Gurion Airport, triggered by a missile strike from the Yemeni Houthi faction, according …
Trump Confirms Two-Term Presidency
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President stated his intention to serve for eight years, stating that he will be an "eight-year president," effectively dismissing speculation about a potential third term in office. "I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term …
New global order for new world
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent global developments suggest that the concept of empire may no longer be a relic of the past, but rather a framework returning to relevance in international politics. Once viewed as outdated or morally discredited, the imperial model could …
Zelensky says Trump ‘sees things differently’ following Vatican meeting
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that US President Donald Trump changed his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict following a brief meeting between the two at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican last week. Zelensky noted …