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Press releases published on May 12, 2025
Ukrainian youngsters execute Nazi salute at Holocaust memorial
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian authorities have launched a criminal probe after three teenagers were photographed performing Nazi salutes at the Drobitsky Yar Holocaust memorial in Kharkov, prompting condemnation from officials and Jewish organizations. The disturbing …
Top Russian diplomate says Zelensky wants ceasefire to re-weaponize army
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s insistence on a 30-day ceasefire before entering peace talks is a strategy to regroup and rearm Ukraine’s military, according to Rodion Miroshnik, a senior Russian diplomat and ambassador-at-large for the …
Ukraine debt discussions unsuccessful
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine's government announced on Thursday that it has been unable to reach an agreement to restructure approximately $2.6 billion in debt, raising the risk of a default if it cannot make a scheduled payment by the end of May. A group of GDP …
French Party Leader Praises Russia’s Proposal
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin’s suggestion to resume peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions has been praised as timely and well-considered by Florian Philippot, the leader of France’s Patriots party, in an interview with the media on …
Taliban prohibits chess
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Taliban government in Afghanistan has officially banned the game of chess nationwide, stating that it conflicts with Islamic Sharia law. The decision was announced on Sunday by a spokesperson for the group’s sports directorate. “There are …
Regional press reports Putin ICC detention warrant invalid in Italy
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin would not face arrest in Italy based on the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, as the necessary legal steps to enforce it have not been completed, Italian media reported. The ICC issued arrest warrants for …
Albanese Reveals Historic Second-Term Cabinet Ahead of Swearing-In
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed his second-term cabinet on Monday, ahead of the official swearing-in ceremony with Governor-General Sam Mostyn scheduled for Tuesday. "I intend to recommend to the Governor-General, Her …
Taliban Bans Chess in Afghanistan
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The Taliban government in Afghanistan has prohibited the game of chess nationwide, citing its incompatibility with Islamic Sharia law. This decision was made public on Sunday. “There are religious considerations regarding the sport of chess,” …
Apple encounters ‘gay propaganda’ investigation
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Apple is under legal scrutiny in Russia for allegedly violating the country’s laws on LGBT propaganda, TASS has reported. The Tagansky Court in Moscow received the legal documents for the case on Wednesday. The tech giant is accused of breaching …
Trump Is Set to Receive Luxury Plane from Qatar
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is preparing to accept an extravagant Boeing 747-8 aircraft from the Qatari royal family, based on multiple American media outlets that reported the news on Sunday. The plane is expected to be transformed into the …
Erdogan approves Putin’s demand to host Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to host renewed peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, following a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin. During a phone conversation on Sunday, Erdoğan expressed his support for …
Kremlin claims Western Europe overlooked Putin’s warnings
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) European leaders who overlooked Russia’s national security concerns are partly to blame for the breakdown in relations with Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told French magazine Le Point in an interview published Wednesday. Peskov …
India, Pakistan consent ceasefire following army confrontation
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) After a period of heightened tensions, India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on Saturday, following escalating hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations. The ceasefire went into effect at 5:00 pm local time, though violations were …
Court Delays Hearings on Lee Jae-myung's Case
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A South Korean appellate court has opted to delay its scheduled session in the case against presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung concerning “subornation of perjury,” according to a report by a news agency. The decision was made on Monday and is …
FSB declares Spy from EU aspirant kicked out of Russia
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has deported a Moldovan citizen identified as D. Rusnak, a former operative of Moldova’s Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), for engaging in espionage activities on behalf of Moldova. The FSB announced …
Security director states Western aggression possibly to provoke Russian nuclear reaction
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Sergey Shoigu, Russia’s National Security Council secretary, has warned that Moscow reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to Western military aggression, citing changes made to Russia’s nuclear doctrine last year. His statement …
Putin suggests unconditional peace discussions with Ukraine
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed beginning unconditional peace talks with Ukraine on May 15, without any preconditions. Putin made this announcement on Sunday, during a media address at the conclusion of the Victory Day celebrations …
Palestine Recognition Claims Loom Amid Trump's Gulf Summit
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Unnamed diplomatic sources have revealed to a media outlet that U.S. President Donald Trump could formally validate the state of Palestine at the upcoming Gulf-U.S. summit in Saudi Arabia. An astonishing 147 countries already acknowledge Palestine …
Global Media Spotlights Zelensky’s Invitation to Putin
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent comment about "waiting for Putin in Türkiye" for possible peace talks has attracted widespread attention from global media outlets. The proposed meeting with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin would …
No Western conservative able to imitate Donald Trump
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Australia’s recent federal election results highlighted a devastating defeat for the conservative opposition, with the Labor Party securing a landslide victory and the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, losing his seat. The conservative movement in …