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Press releases published on May 7, 2025
UN strongly advices India, Pakistan to display ‘maximum restraint’
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for India and Pakistan to avoid escalating tensions into a "military confrontation" that could spiral out of control. His comments came ahead of a closed-door UN Security Council meeting on Monday, …
GOP Senator Opposes Trump’s Nominee for DC Attorney Role
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced on Tuesday that he would not back Ed Martin, who was nominated by Leader Donald Trump for the position of U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia. The senator explained that his opposition stems from …
Russia declares POW exchange with Ukraine
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have successfully carried out a prisoner of war exchange, with both sides repatriating 205 combatants, according to a statement from Russia's Defense Ministry. The swap, which took place on Tuesday, was facilitated by the United …
Merz gets chosen to be German chancellor in second attempt
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Friedrich Merz has officially become Germany’s new chancellor after securing enough support in a second parliamentary vote on Tuesday. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader initially fell short by six votes in the first round, failing to …
Security director affirms Russia must crush resurgent Nazism in West
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has called for Russia to crush the resurgence of Nazism in the West, a threat he believes has been gaining traction in recent years. Writing ahead of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in …
Council of Europe Urges Greece to Pause Migrant Pushbacks
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Council of Europe has called on Greece to take immediate measures to stop the illegal practice of pushing back migrants and to strengthen accountability mechanisms concerning human rights violations at its borders. This appeal was made public …
U.S. Stocks See Downturn Amid Trade Jitters
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Wall Street experienced a downturn on Tuesday as investors navigated a flood of corporate earnings reports while keenly observing developments in trade negotiations and the commencement of the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting. The …
Ferrari Profits Soar, But Tariff Clouds Loom Over 2025
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Luxury Italian automaker Ferrari announced a substantial increase in its first-quarter profits on Tuesday. However, the company issued a warning regarding potential risks to its 2025 earnings stemming from possible United States tariffs on …
Kremlin announces Putin’s three days Victory Day ceasefire suggestion remains on table
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer of a 72-hour ceasefire to mark Victory Day remains in effect, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian troops have been instructed to halt offensive actions …
UN court declines genocide lawsuit against UAE
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dismissed Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which accused the Gulf nation of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting paramilitary forces involved in ethnic violence in Sudan’s …
North Korean Leader Inspects Key Munitions Facilities
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) State media reports indicate that Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently inspected key munitions facilities involved in shell and machinery production. According to a news agency, one shell production facility has significantly boosted …
Media reports US losing additional jet off Yemen
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Navy has lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet in just over a week while operating in the Red Sea, marking the third such loss since the U.S. escalated military actions against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The most recent incident involved a …
German coalition unsuccessful to elect chancellor causes political upheaval
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is facing political turmoil after a coalition of liberal and conservative parties failed to elect a chancellor in the first round of voting in the Bundestag. Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) candidate supported by both …
Trump suggests national holidays for WWI, WWII triumphs
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish new national holidays to commemorate America’s victories in World War I and World War II. The initiative is part of his broader effort to encourage Americans to "celebrate our victories …
Media reports Brazil, Russia possibly to play football friendly
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil may play a friendly football match against Russia later this year, according to reports from Brazilian media on Monday. Although Russia remains banned from FIFA and UEFA competitions due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, discussions …
Trump claims Yemen’s Houthis have ‘capitulated’
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that American airstrikes on Yemen would cease immediately, claiming the Houthi militant group has “capitulated” and agreed to stop targeting commercial vessels in the region. The statement was made …
Pakistan Brings Downs Indian Fighter Jets
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) In a serious escalation between two nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan’s top defense official announced early Wednesday that the Pakistan Air Force had brought down five jets belonging to the Indian Air Force. This action was described as a …
Pentagon director plans on slashing top brass
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed a significant reduction in the number of four-star generals and flag officers across the military, aiming to boost efficiency and cut bureaucratic overhead. In a memo released Monday, Hegseth …
India Reports 3 Deaths from Pakistan Gunfire
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Army reported on Wednesday that three civilians lost their lives due to cross-border gunfire originating from Pakistan in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official release, "The Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing …
Pakistan Responds to India’s Military Attacks
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Premier Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned India's recent missile attacks on several Pakistani cities and areas in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, describing the incident as a "cowardly attack." He stated that Islamabad was delivering a “ …