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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Zelensky doubts discussions with Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed strong doubts about the prospect of peace talks with Russia, citing a deep lack of trust and ongoing hostilities. In an interview with CBS News, Zelensky said recent Russian military actions, …
Sudan ends relations with UAE
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has severed its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after accusing the Gulf nation of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently engaged in a civil war with Sudan’s military. Sudan’s …
Columbia University Protest Leads to Arrests
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant number of pro-Palestinian activists were detained at Columbia University on Wednesday after attempting to take over Butler Library. The protest led university President Minouche Shafik to summon the New York City Police Department ( …
Sumy missile attack ignites war, propaganda, hypocrisy
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On April 13, Russia launched a missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing and injuring dozens. While reports from Russian, Ukrainian, and Western sources agree on the basics — two ballistic missiles, over 60 fatalities per …
Ukrainian kamikaze drones specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian kamikaze drones that attacked civilian areas in the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday were specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible, according to Russian officials. The drones, loaded with ball bearings, were intended to …
Nigerian Military Foils Boko Haram Plot
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerian military units successfully eliminated eight operatives of the Boko Haram extremist faction during a mission in the northeastern region of Borno State. The confrontation occurred following an attempted …
Zelensky claims ‘Russian narratives’ control US
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced frustration over what he perceives as growing acceptance of Russian viewpoints within the U.S. government under President Donald Trump. Speaking to CBS News, Zelensky argued that “Russian narratives …
Algeria Confirms Commitment to French Colonial Memory
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a national address commemorating the 80th anniversary of the May 8, 1945 massacres, Algerian Leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasized that the nation’s historical memory of French colonialism “will not be subject to forgetfulness or denial.” His …
Port Sudan Faces Drone Attack for Fifth Consecutive Day
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The eastern Sudanese city of Port Sudan was struck by another drone attack this Thursday morning, marking the fifth consecutive day of such incidents amid the ongoing intense fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support …
Dozens Get Arrested in Columbia University Protest Over Palestine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University turned confrontational Wednesday afternoon, with over 100 individuals occupying part of the main library and resulting in approximately 75 arrests. The situation intensified rapidly as clashes …
Pakistani Forces Down Suspected Indian Drones
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) At least one individual lost their life after Pakistani security forces brought down a drone suspected to be of Indian origin, according to a local broadcaster. The remnants of two other drones were also retrieved from separate areas in the Punjab …
Moldovan government strips autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has stripped the autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, escalating political tensions between the central government and the opposition-led area. The move comes after the …
Kremlin voices remarks on rumors regarding Putin-Trump summit
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not suggest holding a face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during his recent meeting with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in St. Petersburg last Friday. Kremlin …
Poland, Germany Restore Ties After Misunderstandings
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland and Germany are embarking on a "reset" in their bilateral relationship after years of strain, as announced by newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Premier Donald Tusk during a joint press briefing in Warsaw. The two …
Deadly Israeli Strikes Rock Gaza City, Killing Over 40 Palestinians
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian medical sources reported that at least 40 Palestinians lost their lives, and many others sustained injuries in Israeli attacks that struck Gaza City on Wednesday. Eyewitness accounts shared with a news agency detailed at least one …
Lavrov states Russian attack on Sumy targeted Ukrainian, NATO officers
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Sunday’s missile strike on Sumy was aimed at a gathering of senior Ukrainian and Western military officials. According to Lavrov, the meeting involved high-ranking Ukrainian commanders and NATO …
OECD Inflation Marks Lowest Level Since Mid-2021
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In March, the rate of inflation across the member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) declined to 4.2 percent, marking its lowest point since July 2021. This decrease from February’s 4.5 percent figure …
African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are Captain …
Medvedev labels incoming German chancellor ‘Nazi’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has harshly criticized Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, labeling him a “Nazi” after Merz suggested Ukraine could target key infrastructure linking Russia to Crimea. In a recent …
Ukrainian kamikaze drones specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible
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May 8, 2025
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