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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Independent Dan Claims Victory in Romania's Presidential Runoff
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Nicusor Dan, an independent candidate, has emerged victorious in Romania's presidential runoff, overcoming George Simion, leader of the AUR party. The near-complete official results, released by the AEP, confirm Dan's win with 54.17% of the vote, …
Russian soccer player gets recognized as greatest goalkeeper ever
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin has been recognized as the greatest goalkeeper of all time by the International Federation of Football History …
Center-Right Leads Portugal's Parliamentary Elections, Short of Majority
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Portugal's recent parliamentary elections saw the center-right Democratic Alliance, under Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, secure the most seats, according to official results. However, the victory fell short of a majority, leaving the party …
Russia announces POW exchange with Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine have carried out a prisoner of war exchange, with both sides repatriating 205 combatants, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The swap, which took place on Tuesday, was facilitated by the United Arab Emirates. The …
Kremlin declares neo-Nazism rising in Europe
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on Monday that neo-Nazism is gaining ground in Europe, emphasizing that significant efforts are needed to address the issue. His comments came in response to a recent Politico report, which noted that the …
Regional Powers Denounce Suicide Bombing in Somalia’s Capital
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have issued strong condemnations following a suicide bombing that occurred near a military installation in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, on Sunday. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement …
Russia mayor announces country`s air defenses reply to drone attack on Moscow
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow successfully repelled a series of Ukrainian drone strikes early Tuesday, with at least one drone hitting a residential building in the southern part of the city, according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin’s Telegram updates. The attack occurred in …
Iran Signals Deal Possibility, Urges U.S. to Refrain from Coercion
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has indicated a willingness to strike a deal with the United States, but emphasized that any agreement hinges on the U.S. abandoning coercive tactics. He made these comments during a meeting with Qatari Prime …
Israel starts a big land raid in Gaza
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to regional health representatives, Israel begins a wide land operation in the Gaza strip on Sunday after a constant night of attacks that murdered over one hundred people. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) verified that it had started an …
Telegram’s founder names French representative he accused of censorship demand
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram founder Pavel Durov has accused Nicolas Lerner, the head of France’s foreign intelligence agency, of personally requesting that he censor conservative voices on Telegram ahead of Romania’s presidential election rerun. Durov claimed he …
Lee Jae-myung Leads Polls in S. Korea’s Upcoming Third Election
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent survey indicates Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, holds a significant lead in the upcoming June 3rd election. According to the Flower Research poll released Monday, Lee garnered 52.1% support, surpassing Kim …
Biden gets diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ cancer illness
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office confirmed in a public statement. The cancer was detected during a routine physical exam. At 82 years old, Biden and his family are now …
Pro-EU contender secures Romanian presidential election rerun
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, a pro-European Union candidate, has emerged victorious in Romania’s presidential election rerun, defeating right-wing Euroskeptic George Simion. According to the nearly complete vote count, Dan secured 54% of the …
Ohio Train Strikes Pedestrians, Leaving Two Dead, Child Missing
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities reported a tragic incident Sunday night in northwest Ohio where a train collided with multiple pedestrians. The event occurred at 7:30 p.m. (2330 GMT) on the Miles Newton Bridge, which spans the Sandusky River in Fremont. Sandusky …
UN, Libya Forge Joint Truce Committee After Tripoli Clashes
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced Sunday the creation of a joint truce committee with Libya's Presidency Council, the supreme commander of the Libyan Army. Formed in the wake of recent deadly clashes in Tripoli, the …
Tornadoes murder many people in US
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating series of tornadoes swept through multiple US states over the weekend, resulting in at least 29 fatalities and numerous injuries. The powerful storm system, which began on Friday, struck the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, with …
Flag show-off costs Russian runner acknowledgment of global record
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ivan Zaborsky, a Russian ultramarathoner, set a new world record during the ‘6 Days of France’ race, completing over 1,000 km while his closest competitor covered around 900 km. However, the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) has …
Durov claims France pressured Telegram to silence Romanian conservatives
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, alleged that the French government tried to pressure the platform into blocking conservative voices in Romania ahead of the presidential election runoff. While he didn't explicitly name France, Durov used a …
Business discussions between US vice president, Canadian premier
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday in Rome, the US Vice President JD Vance and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gathered for negotiations centered on business amidst a disagreement on tariffs. As stated by an announcement by the White House, the unofficial gathering at …
Exit polls indicate pro-EU candidate heading in Romanian presidential race
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Exit polls from Sunday evening indicate that Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan is leading in Romania’s presidential runoff election, ahead of his rival George Simion. Despite official results still pending, both candidates have already claimed victory. …