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Press releases published on May 21, 2025
Germany pledges fresh EU sanctions following Putin-Trump phone call
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has voiced support for a new round of European Union sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, following a recent phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Berlin is urging Washington to …
EU secretly voices opposition to Ukraine is ‘all on us now’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) European leaders were reportedly caught off guard by U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to back their push to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin during a recent call between the two leaders. According to the Financial Times, a senior …
German reporter states ‘EU sanctions against me a signal to all Europeans’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) German journalist and blogger Thomas Roeper has criticized the European Union for imposing personal sanctions against him, warning that the move sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten the rights of all EU citizens. In an interview with RT, …
EU, UK place additional sanctions on Russia regardless of US worries
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union and the United Kingdom introduced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, intensifying pressure on Moscow while continuing their support for Ukraine. These measures were unveiled shortly after a phone call between Russian …
UN Welcomes Sudan's New Premier
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres acknowledged the naming of Kamil Eltayeb Idris as Sudan’s new prime minister, according to a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday. This move follows the decision by Sudan’s Sovereign Council …
Russia Wants Permanent Solution to Ukraine War
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow is advocating for a permanent resolution to the Ukraine conflict rather than short-lived halts that could allow Kiev to strengthen its forces, according to Vladimir Chizhov, the First Deputy Chair of the Russian Federation Council’s Defense …
Rubio Confirms More Serious Issues than Ukraine
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stood firmly in support of Leader Donald Trump’s international strategies, notably defending the administration’s cautious stance on expanding sanctions against Russia or bolstering military aid to Ukraine. …
UK Inflation Hits 15-Month High in April
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) UK inflation climbed to 3.5% in April, marking its highest level since early 2023, according to data released Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This increase follows a 2.6% rise in March and surpassed analysts’ expectations of …
South Korea, U.S. Begin Joint Operation
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United States have initiated a collaborative mission to recover the remains and personal effects of troops who lost their lives during the Korean War, which took place from 1950 to 1953, according to a statement released by …
Durov Offers to Help Romanian Democracy
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, has declared his willingness to visit Romania and offer testimony regarding suspicions of foreign meddling in the country’s recent presidential election. Responding to a post on social media platform X by George …
German police states country`s border crackdown can merely survive ‘a few more weeks’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s recent tightening of border controls to curb asylum seekers may only be enforceable for a limited time, according to the country’s police union. The warning comes just two weeks after the government implemented stricter measures aimed at …
Telecom Disruption in Spain Follows Recent Power Blackout
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain recently experienced a significant telecommunications disruption, occurring just a few weeks after a large-scale electrical outage impacted the Iberian Peninsula. The communication breakdown was attributed to a system upgrade carried out by …
Russian IT Sector Revenue Witnesses Surge
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the past three years, Russia’s information technology sector has witnessed an almost twofold increase in earnings, as growing local demand boosts business performance. A report released on Tuesday by Smart Ranking revealed that the industry's …
Senior DOJ representative states Biden’s spouse has to get charged with ‘elder abuse’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior U.S. Department of Justice official, Leo Terrell, has suggested that First Lady Jill Biden should potentially face criminal charges for "elder abuse" if she encouraged President Joe Biden to run for office while being aware of his cancer …
EU, UK Impose New Sanctions on Russia
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, both the European Union and the United Kingdom imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, intensifying their strategy to increase pressure on Moscow while simultaneously enhancing their backing for Kiev. This latest development marks a …
NATO director voices remarks on Putin-Trump phone call
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has described the recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a positive step in restoring diplomatic communication. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Rutte called …
Romanian runner-up pushes to get presidential vote nixed for ‘external interferences’
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian presidential candidate George Simion has announced plans to challenge the results of Sunday’s election, alleging it was influenced by foreign interference—particularly from France and Moldova. Simion, a right-wing critic of the European …
Spain experiences telecom interruption weeks following huge blackout
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain experienced a large-scale telecommunications disruption on Tuesday, just weeks after a significant power outage impacted the entire Iberian Peninsula. The latest issue was caused by a network update implemented by Telefonica, which …
Dutch Government Protests Microsoft Email Block on ICC Prosecutor
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Dutch government has expressed serious concern over Microsoft's decision to block the email account of International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan. The move has triggered a review of the country's reliance on digital …
School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills Five, Injures Several
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Five people, among them three students, lost their lives and several others were wounded when militants targeted a school bus in Pakistan’s Khuzdar district, located in the southwestern province of Balochistan, on Wednesday, according to the …