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Press releases published on May 7, 2025
Moscow says Sumy attack targeted meeting of Ukrainian commanders
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that its missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday targeted a meeting of Ukrainian military commanders. The attack, carried out with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, resulted in the deaths …
Trump's Foreign Tariff Threat Shakes Film Industry
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's recent declaration of a potential 100 percent tariff on films produced overseas has generated significant turmoil within Hollywood and the broader global entertainment sector. The announcement immediately triggered a …
Kremlin announces possible Putin-Trump meeting
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to happen, although the timing remains undecided, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday. Speaking with journalist Pavel Zarubin, …
Estonia initiates clampdown on its biggest Christian church
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s parliament has approved legislation that may force the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC) to cut its longstanding ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), citing national security concerns. The move has sparked strong …
Tokyo's Stock Index Declines as Stronger Yen Bites Exporters
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo's main stock index experienced its first decline in eight trading sessions on Wednesday, as a strengthening yen put pressure on shares of export-oriented companies and dragged down the broader market. The Nikkei 225 index concluded the day …
Russia Predicts Larger Budget Shortfall, Wealth Fund Reserves Tapped
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced Tuesday that a decline in oil and natural gas revenues will lead to a larger budget deficit. To cover this shortfall, the government will utilize reserves from the National Wealth Fund. According …
Russia appoints ‘Mr Yes’ ex-FM as foreign agent
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Justice Ministry has designated former Foreign Minister Andrey Kozyrev as a foreign agent, according to an official announcement on Friday. Kozyrev, who served as the country’s top diplomat from 1990 to 1996, was known in the media as “Mr …
AI-Powered 3D Heart Scans Save NHS Millions, Reduces Invasive Tests
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The National Health Service (NHS) in Britain announced Tuesday that innovative AI-driven 3D heart scan technology is significantly reducing the necessity for invasive procedures and has already generated millions in savings. According to an NHS …
Pakistan Expresses Opposition to Indian Airstrikes
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Pakistan called in the Indian charge d'affaires stationed in Islamabad to express strong opposition to military operations conducted by India the previous night. These airstrikes targeted various areas and led to the death of at …
Kremlin assures Putin getting together with Trump envoy
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is meeting with Steve Witkoff, the special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg. The two were seen together at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library, as captured …
Moscow claims Kiev violated energy ceasefire five times in one day
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry has accused Ukraine of launching five separate attacks on its energy infrastructure within a 24-hour period, violating a US-brokered partial ceasefire. The reported strikes included shelling of power grid components and a …
US Treasury Secretary Addresses Trade Concerns with China
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In remarks made on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that the United States has not yet initiated any trade discussions with China, which remains one of its 18 most crucial commercial partners. Speaking before the House …
Moscow slams ‘political persecution’ in EU
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has criticized the European Union, accusing it of straying from its own democratic values and increasingly engaging in political persecution of non-mainstream figures. His comments came in response to reports that …
Trump Confirms U.S. Strength in Trade Strategy
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In a shift from earlier positive trade deal rhetoric, U.S. Leader Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States is under no obligation to finalize trade agreements with other nations. Reversing course from previous optimism, Trump …
Pakistan Shots Down Five Indian Jets Following Missile Strikes
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's defense chief stated early Wednesday that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets following missile strikes by India. "The Pakistan Air Force has shot down at least five Indian fighter jets in …
Lavrov urges Zelensky to mustn’t govern Russians he hates
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has argued that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s admitted hatred for Russians makes him unfit to govern territories that have broken away from Ukraine and joined Russia. Speaking at a press conference, …
Hamas Turns Undetonated Israeli Bombs into Weaponry
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli news outlet reports that approximately 3,000 Israeli bombs that did not detonate during airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have become a crucial source of raw materials for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) used by the Al-Qassem Brigades, …
Russian investigators claim Ukrainian forces killed nine civilians
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian investigators claim that Ukrainian forces killed nine civilians in the village of Makhnovka in the Kursk Region during their retreat. According to a statement from the Investigative Committee, six of the victims had gunshot wounds, …
Moscow prohibits US NGO
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Prosecutor General has declared the U.S.-based non-governmental organization Hope Harbor Society “undesirable,” citing its alleged financial support for the Ukrainian military and involvement in anti-Russian activities. In an official …
Russia-Ukraine conflict sees intensified clashes on border regions of Russia’s Kursk, Belgorod areas
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) This past week in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has seen intensified clashes along the border regions of Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod areas, as well as continued hostilities in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). Russian forces have …