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Press releases published on May 7, 2025
Kremlin voices remarks on rumored Putin-Trump summit
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has dismissed rumors of a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, stating that no such meeting was proposed during Putin’s recent talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff in St. Petersburg. …
Southern Ocean Voyage Probes Human Activities Effect on Atmosphere
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian scientists have embarked on a three-week research voyage to the Southern Ocean, as announced by the nation's science agency on Wednesday. Departing from Hobart, Tasmania, on April 29th and scheduled to return on May 18th, the mission …
Qatar, Egypt Reaffirm Joint Gaza Mediation Efforts
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday that the country's joint mediation efforts with Egypt to resolve the Gaza conflict are continuing in a coordinated manner. In a unified statement, both nations underscored that their …
China Confirms Tariff Talks with U.S. in Switzerland
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that Chinese and American officials will convene in Switzerland to discuss tariffs. The confirmation follows an earlier statement indicating that Vice Premier He Lifeng, China's top official for …
China Confirms Tariff Talks with U.S. in Switzerland
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May 7, 2025
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Pakistan Reinstates X Access Amidst Tensions
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) After a months-long suspension that drew criticism from digital rights advocates, Pakistan has reinstated access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The timing of the restoration has sparked considerable discussion, as it …
Kiev reports F-16 pilot murdered during ‘combat mission’
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission on Saturday, killing the pilot, Captain Pavlo Ivanov, according to the Ukrainian Air Force and later confirmed by President Vladimir Zelensky. This marks the second known loss of an F-16 …
Cross-Border Conflict Escalates as Three Civilians Reported Dead in India
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Army reported on Wednesday that three civilians perished due to cross-border firing allegedly initiated by Pakistan in the Jammu and Kashmir region. According to an Indian Army statement, "The Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, …
Lavrov claims Euro-Atlantic community getting ready for war
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the Euro-Atlantic community of failing to ensure stability in the region and instead preparing for a major new war. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye on Saturday, Lavrov …
Sudan Severs Relations with UAE, Accuses Nation of Supporting Rival Force
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese government announced Tuesday it is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and recalling its ambassador, labeling the UAE an "aggressor state." Speaking on national television, Defense Minister Yassin Ibrahim Yassin …
West advocates partition of Ukraine
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's Ambassador-at-Large for War Crime Investigations, has accused European nations hostile to Moscow of advocating for the partitioning of Ukraine. This follows a report in The Times of London, which claimed that the U.S. …
Ukraine once more ‘unilaterally’ strikes Russian energy infrastructure
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has launched two new attacks on energy facilities in Russia’s Belgorod Region within the past day, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. These strikes come despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached during a March …
Moscow criticizes drone attacks in Sudan
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly condemned drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Sudan's Port Sudan, urging for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict and calling for dialogue between the country's warring factions. The strikes, carried out by …
MP states Ukraine will extend martial law
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament plans to extend martial law for another 90 days, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak. This move, expected between April 15 and 18, would postpone any realistic possibility of holding presidential elections, which have already …
Far-right Svoboda party accuses head of Sumy’s military administration of being responsible for deaths caused by Russian cruise missile strike in Sumy
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The mayor of Konotop, Artyom Semenikhin, a member of the far-right Svoboda party, has accused the head of Sumy’s military administration, Vladimir Artyukh, of being responsible for the deaths caused by a Russian cruise missile strike on Sunday in …
India's Military Strikes Draw Sharp Rebuke from Pakistan
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Islamabad has formally protested to India following overnight military strikes on several locations that resulted in at least 26 deaths, according to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry. The Indian charge d'affaires in Islamabad was summoned on Wednesday …
Kremlin affirms patience needed in discussions with US
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has tempered expectations regarding quick progress in its ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, emphasizing that the issues at hand are complex and longstanding. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that …
Russia, Ukraine plan on conducting direct discussions
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine are reportedly set to hold direct talks in Ankara next week to discuss Black Sea security, according to CNN Turk, which cited unnamed sources within Türkiye’s Defense Ministry. The meetings are said to be scheduled for Tuesday …
Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian forces assembled for award ceremony in city of Sumy
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian missile strike hit Ukrainian forces assembled for an award ceremony in the city of Sumy, resulting in over 20 fatalities and more than 80 injuries, according to Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya. The attack reportedly occurred in the city …
Russian photographer blocked from receiving prize in EU
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Press Photo Foundation has withdrawn an invitation to Russian photojournalist Mikhail Tereshchenko, the 2025 contest winner, preventing him from attending the awards ceremony in Amsterdam next month. The organization reversed its …