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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Fire Erupts in Cambodia After Oil Tanker Blast, Claiming 3 Lives
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Three individuals perished in a devastating fire in Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province following an oil tanker explosion. The National Police's Department of Fire Prevention, Extinguishing, and Rescue reported that the incident occurred Wednesday …
Top Russian diplomat clarifies reasons behind Moscow trusting Trump
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is willing to continue diplomatic talks with the United States because it views President Donald Trump as fundamentally different from his predecessor, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Kommersant on Monday. …
Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes apartment building in Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck an apartment building in the Russian city of Kursk early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least nine others, according to reports from the Telegram-based Mash news channel. The drone attack, described …
Lavrov accuses European NATO of wanting new ‘half-Fuhrer’ in Ukraine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused European NATO countries of working to sustain a "Russophobic" regime in Ukraine, suggesting they are preparing to find a successor to President Zelensky, whom he describes as a "half-Fuhrer," if …
EU Parliament directory issues threat to take legal actions against von der Leyen
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Parliament has warned the European Commission (EC) that it could take legal action if the Commission bypasses EU lawmakers to establish a €150 billion ($170 billion) loan program aimed at boosting defense spending across the bloc. In …
Media reports two German MEPs to challenge EU with Moscow trip
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two German Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), along with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Cyprus, and Slovakia, are set to travel to Moscow for a two-day visit during Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, according to the German news …
India reveals locations it targeted during coordinated military strike inside Pakistan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) India has revealed the locations it targeted during a coordinated military strike inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday. The operation, named Operation Sindoor, involved the Indian Army, …
Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump to Act on Wildfire Crisis
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A coalition of Republican legislators urged U.S. Leader Donald Trump on Wednesday to intervene proactively ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. In a formal message, Senator Tim Sheehy, joined by 16 other GOP members, conveyed their "strong …
“Ikiru” is to be show in Iran
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) It was said that the two hours’ movie is due at seven p.m at the Nasseri Hall of the IAF as it will be featuring Persian subtitles. The motion picture discusses Tokyo’s fatal illness and what he has to endure, and while he does so, he is in his …
Trump cautions of ‘decisions’ on Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with the slow progress of US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that decisions need to be made soon. During a press briefing, Trump responded to comments made by US Vice …
Jordan pleads to International Court of Justice
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The court stated that Jordan’s argument is due to at four in the evening according to The Hague time (five evening at Amman time), and will take up to thirty minutes. On Monday, hearings about Israel`s duties will be made public, when it comes to …
Helicopter Crash Claims Lives in India
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly six individuals lost their lives when a helicopter went down in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, according to reports from state media outlets. The unfortunate event took place in the Uttarkashi district, a mountainous region known for its …
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Towards East Sea
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's military reported that North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Thursday. This marks Pyongyang's first ballistic missile test since March, according to a South Korean news agency …
RFK Assassination Files Surface After Decades
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced Wednesday the release of an additional 60,000 files related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Gabbard stated on X, "Today's release is an important step toward maximum …
New military flare-up between India, Pakistan draws attention amid political turmoil in Washington
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid the political turmoil in Washington, a new military flare-up between India and Pakistan draws attention—and offers critical lessons, particularly for India. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has largely maintained a …
Research shows art museums can alter stream of consciousness
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Based on studies, your ways of perceiving things can be triggered from going to a museum. A Cambridge study discovered that individual’s capacity to view things conceptually increased from art appreciation. The findings were evaluated after a …
German defense minister urges for ‘drastic’ budget increase
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is pushing for a significant increase in the country’s defense budget, according to a report from Reuters citing government insiders. Pistorius, who remains in office under the new administration of …
EU faces harsh criticism over its foreign policy coordination
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is facing harsh criticism over its foreign policy coordination, with a stinging remark from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighting a long-standing issue. When asked how Europe could avoid trade penalties from a …
Indian defense storage increase following Pakistan escalation
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian defense stocks have surged by over $5 billion in value following heightened tensions with Pakistan, Bloomberg reported. This follows accusations from New Delhi that Islamabad is harboring terrorists responsible for a deadly mass shooting in …
UN strongly advices India, Pakistan to exhibit ‘maximum restraint’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for India and Pakistan to avoid a military confrontation, urging both nations to exercise "maximum restraint" and prevent the situation from escalating further. His appeal came ahead of a closed- …