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Press releases published on May 13, 2025
China Removes Ban on Boeing Deliveries
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) China has rescinded a month-long embargo on the acceptance of Boeing aircraft deliveries, following a breakthrough in trade discussions with the United States, the media reported on Tuesday. The recent progress in negotiations resulted in a …
Zelenskyy Accepts Direct Peace Talks Only with Putin
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is open to engaging in peace discussions in Istanbul this week—but only if the conversation includes a face-to-face meeting with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. This stipulation was shared by a top Ukrainian …
UN Rights Chief Denounces U.S. Forced Deportations to Third Countries
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner expressed "deep concern" on Tuesday about the forced deportation of thousands of non-citizens from the United States, especially those sent to nations other than their own. The commissioner warned that …
Taiwan Encounters Rising COVID-19 Cases
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) COVID-19 infections are once again climbing in Taiwan, with close to 10,000 individuals seeking outpatient or emergency treatment in the past week, as announced by Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Tuesday, according to a news agency. …
Study Exposes High Rate of Disordered Eating Among Australian Adolescents
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) New research from Flinders University indicates that nearly one-third of Australian adolescents, specifically 31.6 percent, exhibit disordered eating behaviors annually. The Adelaide institution highlighted that their study pinpointed the ten most …
Russia Advances Preparations for Peace Talks
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov verified on Tuesday that Russia is moving forward with its plans for diplomatic negotiations with Ukraine, which are expected to occur on Thursday in Istanbul. “The Russian side continues its preparations for …
Saudi, U.S. Investment Forum Opens in Riyadh
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-level investment summit between Saudi Arabia and the United States commenced in Riyadh on Tuesday, coinciding with Leader Donald Trump’s inaugural journey to the Middle East since assuming office in January. The gathering aims to deepen …
Zelensky Demands Talks with Putin, Rejects Meetings with Russian Officials
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made it clear that he will only engage in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, excluding any other Russian officials, should negotiations take place in Turkey. This statement, reported by a …
Conflict, Disasters Drive Internal Displacement to Record High
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of people displaced within their own countries reached an all-time high of 83.4 million by the end of 2024, according to the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2025 released on Tuesday. The report, issued by the Norwegian Refugee …
Libyan Premier Says Stability is Restored in Tripoli
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan Premier Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh announced on Tuesday that peace and order had been reestablished in Tripoli following violent confrontations in the city. The skirmishes began on Monday, primarily affecting the Salah al-Din and Abu Salim …
Sudan breaks all connections with UAE
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has ended diplomatic connections with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of the Gulf nation’s claimed backing for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the armed party involved in a prolonged conflict inside the country with Sudan’s military. …
Honda Expects Sharp Drop in Annual Operating Profit
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese car manufacturer Honda Motor announced on Tuesday that it anticipates a substantial 58.8 percent decrease in operating income for the ongoing fiscal year. The decline is largely attributed to the financial burden of tariff-related …
Israel says releasing of Israeli hostage won’t stop genocide
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) As regional outlets stated on Monday, Israel will continue its ethnic cleansing in Gaza when Edan Alexander gets back to Israel, Edan Alexander who is an Israeli American hostage was freed with the mediation of the US as a third nation. A news …
Honda Projects 58.8 Percent Profit Decline Due to Tariffs
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Honda Motor announced on Tuesday that it expects its operating profit to plummet by 58.8% in the current fiscal year, attributing the decline to costs related to tariffs. The Japanese automaker is now forecasting an operating profit of 500 billion …
Turkish Investors Eye UAE for Growth
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates is increasingly becoming a promising destination for Turkish investors, with Dubai emerging as a central hub for regional outreach. This observation was shared by the head of the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and the …
EBRD Reduces 2025 Growth Projection Amid Trade Uncertainty
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Tuesday revised its 2025 growth projection down by 0.2 percentage points, citing increased trade policy uncertainty as the main factor. The bank now expects regional growth to reach 3% …
Russia Gears Up for Peace Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday that Russia is moving forward with plans for peace talks with Ukraine, set for Thursday in Istanbul. “The Russian side continues its preparations for the talks, which are set to take place in …
Brussels wants to relegate Hungary on Russia sanctions renewal
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is exploring legal workarounds to prevent Hungary from obstructing the extension of sanctions against Russia, according to a report by The Financial Times citing five anonymous sources. Current EU sanctions over the Ukraine …
Tchaikovsky’s gift to world
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) As a consequence of ‘The Nutcracker’, this Russian songwriter gave the world a number of its most cherished Christmas tunes. When he got introduced to Western audiences by his showman Sergey Diaghilev, who also brought Russian ballet to the world …
Surge in Internal Displacement Signals Escalating Global Crisis
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At the close of 2024, an unprecedented 83.4 million individuals were living in internal displacement, representing the highest figure ever documented, according to the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2025, published on Tuesday. This figure, …