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Press releases published on May 15, 2025
Lula Presses Putin to Join Istanbul Peace Talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian Leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has expressed his intention to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part directly in upcoming peace discussions regarding the Ukraine crisis. These negotiations are anticipated to occur in …
Tropical Disease Crisis: 31 Die in Australia Outbreak
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A tropical disease outbreak in northern Australia has led to at least 31 deaths so far this year, with health authorities linking the surge in cases to intense rainfall and severe flooding. Recent figures from Queensland's health department …
Kennedy Clarifies Musk’s Role Amid HHS Staff Cuts, Restructuring
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed questions about Elon Musk's involvement in the department, clarifying that Musk’s role was strictly advisory and that he maintained the final authority …
Indian ambassador claims Pakistan was compelled to ask for ceasefire
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has stated that Pakistan was compelled to request a ceasefire following four days of intense hostilities, attributing the outcome to India’s firm stance against terrorism and its robust military response. In …
Russia, Ukraine ready to engage in direct peace talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in over three years, Russia and Ukraine are set to engage in direct peace talks, scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul, Türkiye’s largest city. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formation of a negotiating team, …
Trump reveals "Golden Dome" initiative
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the "Golden Dome" initiative — a bold plan to develop a cutting-edge national missile defense system. Its aim is to protect the U.S. from modern airborne threats, including ballistic, …
New completely Russian-manufactured airliner successfully conducts examination flight
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s new MC-21 airliner, constructed with entirely Russian-made components, successfully completed its first test flight, according to state-run Rostec. The flight marks the beginning of factory fine-tuning tests for the single-aisle jet. This …
Taiwan Tracks Unprecedented Chinese Military Operations
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan reported Thursday that it has been closely monitoring Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels around its territory over the past 48 hours. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed it tracked 29 Chinese military aircraft sorties, nine …
Trump anticipates ‘good news’ from Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the upcoming direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, set to take place in Istanbul on Thursday. These would be the first face-to-face talks between the two nations since the conflict …
Iran Proposes Joint Nuclear Enrichment Project
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has suggested the creation of a collaborative nuclear enrichment project involving Arab countries and US investment, as reported by the media on Tuesday, citing four Iranian officials with knowledge of the situation. The proposal, which was …
Ex-NATO director cautions Trump to leave Greenland alone
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Ex-NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has stated that the US Leader Donald Trump should abandon his desires to take over Greenland because its nationals do not wish to be American citizens. Since November and since Trump took office in …
Putin Leads Meeting Ahead of Peace Talks with Ukraine
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a key meeting with his top foreign, defense, intelligence, and military officials ahead of upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, the Kremlin confirmed Thursday. "Before the departure of our …
Hyundai Unleashes First Middle East Factory Project in Saudi Arabia
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Hyundai, the South Korean automotive giant, has officially begun construction on its inaugural production facility in the Middle East, with the project located in Saudi Arabia. According to a news agency, a groundbreaking ceremony for Hyundai …
Brazil’s Lula requests from Putin to negotiate with Ukraine
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced plans to personally encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine, scheduled for Thursday in Istanbul, Türkiye. The talks were proposed by …
SpaceX Gears Up for Ninth Starship Test Flight
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX is gearing up for the ninth test flight of its Starship rocket, which could take place as soon as next week, according to CEO Elon Musk. On Tuesday, the company confirmed that Starship had successfully completed a long-duration static fire …
Cyberattack Targets Philippine Elections
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) During the recent pivotal mid-term elections in the Philippines, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) experienced a barrage of over 3 million cyber intrusions aimed at compromising their systems and inserting harmful data, according to local news …
Lavrov states Putin’s Victory Day ceasefire proposal makes direct discussions with Kiev possible
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that President Vladimir Putin’s 72-hour ceasefire offer on Victory Day in the Ukraine conflict signals the potential start of direct negotiations with Kiev, without any preconditions. Putin …
Trump Seeks Qatar Emir’s Help in Iran Nuclear Talks
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope on Wednesday that Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani could assist in negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran, emphasizing the gravity of the ongoing talks. Speaking at a state dinner in Doha, Trump …
Rubio, Witkoff plan on taking trip to Istanbul soon
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and presidential envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Istanbul on Friday to participate in the upcoming Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reported. The announcement follows earlier remarks by President Donald …
Qatar, U.S. Forge Groundbreaking Deals During Trump's Visit
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House announced Wednesday that Qatar signed a series of "landmark" agreements during U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit, signaling what it described as a "historic" economic investment valued at a minimum of $1.2 trillion. "The …