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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Italian financing pact essential in Jordan's national water carrier
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud emphasized on 14th of May that the tactical significance of a freshly consented financing deal with the Italian government, through the Italian Development Bank, for Jordan's national water carrier …
Russia announces exceeding 500 Ukrainian drones shot down in 24 hours
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s anti-aircraft defenses have successfully intercepted a large-scale Ukrainian attack, downing over 500 drones, two Western-supplied HIMARS rockets, five long-range Neptune missiles, and six JDAM precision-guided bombs, the Russian Defense …
Putin, Maduro sign strategic collaboration agreement
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in several key sectors, the Kremlin announced. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday in Moscow …
UK Targets Displaced U.S. Researchers with Sustained Financial Support
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British scientific organizations are reportedly offering sustained financial support and fellowship opportunities to entice researchers departing the United States, citing pressures emanating from the White House, a news agency detailed on Sunday. …
European Leaders Hold Talks with Trump Ahead of Putin Call on Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Leading European figures, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, engaged in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the ongoing situation in Ukraine, immediately prior to Trump's scheduled phone call with Russian President …
Indonesia Increases Alert Level for Mount Lewotobi, Widens Major Zone
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level for Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara and expanded the no-go zone as the volcano continues to erupt. The escalation occurred Sunday night after a series of eruptions, the most significant of …
Russian presidential aide reveals foreign leaders from 29 countries set to attend Russia’s Victory Day
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has revealed that foreign leaders and diplomats from 29 countries are set to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. …
UK, EU Seal Post-Brexit Reset Agreement on Food, Fishing
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a pivotal agreement on Monday, overhauling their post-Brexit relationship following crucial progress in discussions regarding fishing access and inspections of food and agricultural goods. The …
US contemplating a televised real-life program on migrants
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, has stated that the department is contemplating joining a televised real-life program on people who willingly left their countries as they fight against one …
Paris-Orly Airport Cancels Flights After System Breakdown
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Paris-Orly airport faced considerable air travel chaos on Monday as a breakdown in the air traffic control system forced the cancellation of 15 percent of the day's scheduled flights. The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) ordered …
Russia commemorates 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with nationwide celebrations on May 9, highlighted by a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square attended by leaders from 28 countries. Thousands of Russian troops, …
World Bank Returns to Kabul, Set to Release Millions in Payments
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Bank has reopened its office in Kabul and is set to restart the disbursement of nearly $50 million owed to logistics and construction companies in Afghanistan, the country's Finance Ministry announced Monday. This move follows the …
Moscow publishes record civilian victims from Ukrainian attacks
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has reported that Ukrainian forces have killed 15 civilians and injured 142 others, including eight minors, in the past week, marking the deadliest period for civilians so far this year. Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's ambassador-at-large for …
Lithuania requests from residents not to celebrate WWII Victory Day
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas has advised the public not to observe the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on May 9, citing concerns over potential provocations and national security. Speaking to reporters on …
Kremlin voices remarks on ceasefire plans following Ukrainian drone attacks
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has reaffirmed that the escalating Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory will not affect Moscow’s plans for a 72-hour ceasefire during Victory Day celebrations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the ceasefire, …
Russia investigates WWII honorary statues destruction
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has stated that it is leading a criminal investigation of the act of violating and ruining honorary statues in the Baltic states and Eastern Europe. The nation’s Investigative Committee designed systemized work to disroot the memory of …
Russia gets struck by mass flight disruptions
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia caused significant travel disruptions late Tuesday and early Wednesday, leading to numerous flight cancellations and rerouted flights. Moscow’s airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and …
First Pakistani to reach top of fourteen of world’s peaks
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s official mountaineering association made a statement on Sunday that the first Pakistani to reach to the top of 14 of the world’s summits above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) with no complementary oxygen backing. As stated by Karar Haidri, …
Challenging Serbian president delivers message to EU from Red Square
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic delivered a strong message to the European Union during his visit to Moscow’s Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, asserting Serbia’s historical legacy and sovereign decision-making amid warnings …
Putin-Xi discussions persisted for seven hours
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in more than seven hours of discussions in Moscow, culminating in the signing of nearly 30 new agreements, according to Russian news agency TASS. The signed documents span a …