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Press releases published on May 14, 2025
EU Reaches Agreement on Russia Sanctions Package
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the European Union successfully reached an agreement on a new set of sanctions targeting Russia in response to its ongoing aggression towards Ukraine, as confirmed by the bloc’s foreign policy leader. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign …
Trump Threatens Oil Exports Cut on Iran
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing to drive its oil exports to zero if talks in Oman aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal fall through. Trump had previously withdrawn from the agreement in 2018, which had …
Trump Announces Removing Syria Sanctions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the United States will be lifting sanctions on Syria, aiming to provide the country with a "fresh start." The announcement came during his remarks at a Gulf-US summit in Riyadh, Saudi …
Sony Shares Climb Following Major Buyback
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of Sony Group jumped 3.67% on Wednesday following the company's announcement of a 250 billion yen ($1.7 billion) share repurchase. The electronics and entertainment giant reported operating income of 203.6 billion yen ($1.39 billion) for …
UK Announces Plan to Relocate Jobs
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UK government revealed plans to close several important Whitehall buildings and move thousands of civil service positions from London to various regional hubs across the country. This decision is part of a broader strategy to …
Actor Mal Gibson demands ‘truth’ on 9/11 attack
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hollywood actor Mel Gibson, who voices his support for USA leader Donald Trump, has asked the American government to disclose the “truth” on what happened in 9/11 terror assaults. The catastrophic accident that happened almost 25 years ago “might …
EU Court Rules Against Commission's Withholding of Text Messages
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission acted unlawfully when it denied the release of text messages exchanged between its president, Ursula von der Leyen, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU's General Court declared on …
Erdogan Joins Virtual Meeting with Global Leaders
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part in a virtual meeting with the leaders of the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. The video conference was attended by United States Leader Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed …
Israel targets, kills Hassan Aslih photographer from Gaza
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) clinical sources and witnesses report that an Israeli attack on the emergency center of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza caused the murder of a famous Palestinian press photographer. His name is Hassan Aslih, who was being treated from injuries …
Erdogan Addresses PKK Disbandment
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan underscored the significance of following through on the dissolution of the terrorist group PKK. During a parliamentary group meeting of his political party, Erdogan emphasized that “What truly …
Israeli Army Orders Evacuation of Yemeni Ports
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Wednesday for three Yemeni seaports in anticipation of possible airstrikes. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on his X account, directing all Yemenis to vacate the ports of Ras Isa, Al- …
Zelensky reacts to Putin’s 72-hour ceasefire offer
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a 72-hour ceasefire over Victory Day, calling it an "attempt at manipulation." In a statement on social media, Zelensky demanded an immediate 30- …
UFC’s Dana White states it ‘never stopped’ collaborating with Russian fighters
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) UFC President Dana White confirmed that the organization has never stopped working with Russian fighters, despite international political tensions. During a post-fight press conference following UFC on ESPN 66 in Kansas City, White responded to a …
Erdogan Attends High-Stakes Middle East Talks Remotely
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part virtually on Wednesday in a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Erdogan participated from Turkey while …
Trump, Syrian President Meet in Historic Riyadh Summit
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for the first time on Wednesday in Riyadh, marking a pivotal moment in international relations. Both the White House and Saudi media confirmed the encounter, although no details …
Putin commands 72-hour May ceasefire in Ukraine war
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 72-hour ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, set to align with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. According to a Kremlin statement, the …
Qatar Forges Stronger Trade Ties with Hong Kong
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatari political and business leaders on Monday voiced strong interest in deepening trade relations and expanding investment collaboration with China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The remarks came as HKSAR Chief Executive John …
Putin declares Kursk Region completely freed from Ukrainians
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country's military has fully reclaimed the Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. Speaking in a video message released by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin said he was briefed on the development by …
Ex-NATO Chief Criticizes Trump’s Greenland Ambitions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged U.S. Leader Donald Trump to abandon his ambitions of annexing Greenland, emphasizing that the island’s inhabitants have no interest in becoming U.S. citizens. Trump has expressed a …
SVR Accuses Ukraine of Using Captured Civilians as Leverage
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused Ukraine of intentionally postponing the repatriation of civilians detained in Russia’s Kursk Region. These individuals, the SVR claims, are being used as strategic bargaining tools in a …