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Press releases published on May 14, 2025
Lavrov specifies Russia’s conditions on Ukraine, Crimea, nuclear weapons
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a CBS interview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to accusations that Moscow was unwilling to make concessions to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia is committed to seeking a “balance of interests” with …
Kiev declares loss of fighter air craft throughout Russian drone assault
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s air force confirmed on Monday that it lost a Su-27 fighter jet during a mission to counter an incoming Russian drone assault. According to the official statement, the aircraft was carrying out a "complex combat mission" to support ground …
North Korea’s Military Conducts Special Operations Drills
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea's military conducted joint tactical exercises focused on special operations, aiming to improve combat readiness, according to a report released Wednesday by state media. The drills, which involved coordinated maneuvers between special …
North Korea Conducts Joint Tactical Drill
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea's armed forces executed a collaborative tactical exercise featuring elite special forces, as reported by state-controlled media on Wednesday. The drill was designed to elevate the armed forces' combat proficiency and operational …
Tripoli-located Libyan administration announces capital secure
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) announced on Tuesday that it has successfully wrapped up a security operation in the capital, Tripoli, following violent clashes triggered by the reported assassination of a top security …
Nvidia Partners with Saudi Arabia’s Humain
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant move aimed at expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure, American semiconductor leader Nvidia has confirmed it will supply computing chips to Humain, a government-backed enterprise in Saudi Arabia. These chips are set to …
India’s Premier commends country`s air defense abilities with Russian-made S-400
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the country’s air defense capabilities on Tuesday, highlighting the effectiveness of the Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Speaking to troops at the Adampur air base in northwest India, …
Harvard protects ‘core principles’ from Trump threats
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Harvard University president, Alan Garber, affirmed that the institution will not compromise its “core, legally protected principles,” despite the looming suspension of federal grants by the U.S. Department of Education. In a letter published on …
EU looks into MEPs due to Moscow trip
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou has revealed that he and several other European lawmakers are under investigation by the European Parliament following their recent visit to Moscow. The trip coincided with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, where the …
Nvidia Unveils Deal with Saudi Firm to Build AI Factories
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) American semiconductor giant Nvidia has announced a deal to supply its advanced chips to Humain, a state-backed company in Saudi Arabia. The chips will be integral to the development of artificial intelligence factories within the Kingdom. The …
India denies Trump’s allegations of utilizing trade threat for Pakistan ceasefire
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Ministry sources have rejected US President Donald Trump’s assertion that he used trade pressure to help broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. At a White House briefing on Monday, Trump claimed he warned both countries that …
Trump envoy argues refusing to talk to Putin illogical
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Senior U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff has argued that isolating Russian President Vladimir Putin will not help resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, calling such a strategy illogical. In an interview with Breitbart News published Monday, Witkoff …
Melioidosis Fatalities Rise in Australia
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of deaths linked to melioidosis—a soil-transmitted illness—in Queensland, Australia, has risen to 31 this year, as reported by regional news sources on Wednesday. The most recent fatality occurred in Townsville within the past week, …
Germany learns nothing from Holocaust
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A provocative poster displayed during a recent pro-Israel event in Berlin has triggered backlash and controversy, raising questions about Germany's stance on Israel amid accusations of genocide in Gaza. The incident occurred in late April at an “ …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Mediterranean Sea
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck the Mediterranean Sea early Wednesday, as confirmed by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). According to the agency, the epicenter was located 155.06 …
UN Welcomes Trump’s Intent to Remove Syria Sanctions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed approval of U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent statement regarding the potential lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria. Pedersen viewed this as a positive development and aligned it with his …
Sexual assault charges against French actor Depardieu
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Veteran French actor Gérard Depardieu was found guilty on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women during a 2021 film shoot in Paris. The 76-year-old received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and was ordered to pay over €29,000 ($32,650) in …
Amazon, Saudi Firm Reveal AI Infrastructure Partnership
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon Web Services (AWS) has joined forces with Humain, a government-backed enterprise in Saudi Arabia, to commit over USD5 billion toward developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This major investment is intended to …
Earthquake Strikes Mediterranean
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, a 6.0 magnitude tremor was recorded in the Mediterranean region, as reported by Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The seismic activity was located approximately 155 kilometers (96.3 …
China Blames U.S. for Fentanyl Crisis
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) China declared on Tuesday that the fentanyl crisis is a domestic issue for the United States, emphasizing that it is Washington’s obligation to address the situation. According to state-affiliated media sources, this stance was reaffirmed by …