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Press releases published on May 21, 2025
NATO Chief Welcomes Renewed Putin, Trump Dialogue
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent telephone exchange on Monday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, has been recognized as a constructive step forward in re-establishing diplomatic communication. NATO Secretary-General …
Hungary votes to resign ICC
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has voted to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), aligning with Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s stance that the institution is politically biased and lacks credibility. The legislation …
Putin Visits Kursk Region After Its Liberation
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin recently visited Kursk Region for the first time since it was entirely liberated from Ukrainian forces, according to the Kremlin. In late April, Putin had declared that the border areas of the Kursk Region were fully …
Moscow states Africa comprehends causes of Ukraine predicament
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) African nations have shown a strong understanding of the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis and recognize the role that Western powers have played in escalating it, according to Tatyana Dovgalenko, head of the Department for Partnership with …
British Retail Giant Faces Profit Loss After Cyberattack
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) British retail giant Marks …
German Police Says Border Crackdown Can Last for Short Time
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's recent intensification of border enforcement can only be maintained for "a few more weeks," according to the national police union. The organization has raised concerns over the growing burden on law enforcement personnel who are …
Taiwan Arrests Chinese Nationals for Boat Landing
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwanese authorities have detained two Chinese nationals who crossed the waters in a small boat and tried to reach an island. This marks the third such incident in the same month, raising concerns about security as Chinese nationals seemingly …
Kremlin releases update on suggested Ukraine peace discussions
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has restated Russia’s readiness to engage in direct peace talks with Ukraine, emphasizing President Vladimir Putin’s offer for unconditional negotiations in Istanbul. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Moscow remains …
Rustic development creates new opportunities
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by the president of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development, attempts to boost agricultural security and economic sustainability in third world countries are more and more centering their focus on rustic development, as …
UK House Prices Edge Up 6.4 Percent in One Year
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Britain's average house prices saw a 6.4% increase in the year leading up to March 2025, climbing to £271,000 (about $363,950), marking the sharpest annual rise since December 2022, according to official data released Wednesday. The British House …
African students team win gold medal at biology Olympiad in Sochi
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A team of students from Djibouti has won a gold medal at the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), held at the Russian Sirius Educational Center in Sochi. Representing Djibouti, Hassan Mohamed Seid, Maydoub Ilyas Mohamoud, and Mohamed Eleyeh …
Objective of Ramaphosa’s US trip revealed
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the United States is focused on discussing trade and bilateral relations with US President Donald Trump, according to SA News. Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Monday, ahead of a meeting with …
Russia shows off counter-drone warfare
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry has released footage showing its military deploying small first-person-view (FPV) drones to intercept larger Ukrainian reconnaissance UAVs. The video, published on Monday, highlights the tactics of Rubicon, a specialized …
Bank Indonesia Reduces Key Interest Rate to 5.50 Percent
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Bank Indonesia has reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 5.50 percent. The central bank also adjusted the deposit facility rate to 4.75 percent and the lending facility rate to 6.25 percent. These changes were …
US Boycotts Next G20 Events in South Africa
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has confirmed it will not take part in the upcoming G20 events hosted by South Africa, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday. This decision follows rising tensions between the two countries. Last week, media …
Africa prepares for high-level security conference in Moscow
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s annual global security forum is set to see broad participation from African nations, with 45 delegations from over 40 African countries and several continental organizations, including the African Union and IGAD, confirming their …
Ukrainian HIMARS gets demolished in retaliatory attack
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has announced the destruction of a Ukrainian-operated HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) launcher in a retaliatory missile strike. The system was allegedly used in a recent attack on the Russian city of …
Media reports Harry Potter possibly to get prohibited in Russia
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s new legislation against the promotion of a "childfree" ideology may lead to the potential banning of popular films and TV shows like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, according to the Parliamentary Newspaper. The law, signed by President …
Organization member states Afrikaners not accountable for misleading Trump
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Afrikaner Leadership Network has denied any responsibility for misleading US President Donald Trump about the situation in South Africa. The statement comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the United States for high-level talks aimed …
School Bus Explosion in Pakistan Claims Lives
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five individuals, including three minors, lost their lives and multiple others sustained injuries in a deadly blast that struck a school transport vehicle in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Wednesday, as stated by Pakistan's …