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Press releases published on May 22, 2025
Fire Breaks Out on BBLT Oil Platform
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire broke out early on Tuesday morning at the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform located off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers who were performing scheduled maintenance work, as reported by the country’s oil and …
Rubio claims Biden was ‘irresponsible’ on Russia
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized former President Joe Biden’s administration for what he called a dangerous lack of communication with Russia. Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Rubio emphasized the …
Shooting kills 2 Israeli embassy employees in Washington
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, 2 employee members from the Israeli Embassy in the United States were shot dead in a gunfire on Wednesday night close to the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Noem stated on X …
South Korean Military Trains Polish Soldiers
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The South Korean military is currently providing training to a group of Polish soldiers on how to operate the Chunmoo rocket artillery system, following Poland's recent acquisition of the weaponry. This report comes from a news agency based in …
Russia’s Victory Day parade draws global attention
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9 once again drew global attention, not merely for its military display but as a reflection of the country's stance in the evolving world order. Fyodor Lukyanov argues that such events are more than symbolic—they …
Moscow declares Ukrainian strikes murdering six nationals in Victory Day ceasefire
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Six civilians were killed and 23 others injured in Russian territory during Ukrainian attacks carried out over a 72-hour ceasefire period meant to commemorate Victory Day, according to Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. President Vladimir Putin …
Putin Criticizes Ukraine's Actions to Soviet Monuments
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has harshly criticized radical Ukrainians for targeting Soviet monuments dedicated to World War II heroes. He described this behavior as a clear indication that these individuals hold a "neo-Nazi ideology." Putin made …
Canada Weighs Involvement in US ‘Golden Dome’
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is engaged in advanced discussions with U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s administration regarding participation in the proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative. The system is …
Finnish President Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Could Commence in Vatican
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Technical discussions between Russia and Ukraine could begin as early as next week at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview on Wednesday. Stubb suggested that the talks might also involve representatives from …
Ukraine Wants Zelensky, Putin Direct Talks
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed a willingness for a direct meeting between its Leader, Vladimir Zelensky, and Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, according to statements made by the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrey Sibiga. This development highlights Kyiv’s …
Moscow outlines subjects for Istanbul discussions with Kiev
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia intends to focus on achieving a "sustainable settlement" during the expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, with key topics including Ukraine’s recognition of regions that have joined Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov …
Croatia Accelerates Nuclear Initiative to Tackle Electricity Deficit
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatia is progressing with plans to tackle its electricity deficit by constructing small modular reactors, Economy Minister Ante Susnjar revealed in an interview with Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) on Wednesday. Susnjar highlighted the successful …
Western Nations Progress Lifting Syria Sanctions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Western nations, including the United States and members of the European Union, are progressing toward relaxing the punitive measures previously placed on Syria. This shift follows the collapse of the Assad government and aligns with the country’s …
China, ASEAN Complete Upgraded Free Trade Deal
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have wrapped up negotiations on the updated version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, as reported by the media. This upgraded agreement marks a significant step in enhancing …
Bitcoin Surpasses USD110,000 Milestone
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Bitcoin's price broke through the USD110,000 mark for the first time ever, following the recent progress of a significant stablecoin bill in the US Senate. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the total value of the global …
Venezuela reveals Victory Day monument honoring Soviet triumph on Nazism
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela has unveiled a monument in its capital, Caracas, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The dedication ceremony, held on May 14, was attended by high-ranking Venezuelan …
China, Afghanistan, Pakistan want to enhance trade, security collaboration
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have pledged to strengthen their trilateral cooperation across key areas such as trade, infrastructure, and regional security, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued Wednesday. The …
Istanbul Advances in World Congress City Rankings
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey that spans both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, advanced one position in the global ranking of congress cities last year. This marked its return to the top 20 for the first time since 2015, based …
Kremlin announces delegation for Ukraine discussions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Late Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the lineup for Moscow’s delegation ahead of expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Leading the team will be Vladimir Medinsky, a presidential aide who also represented Russia …
White House Calls Trump’s Spending, Tax Cut Bill "Productive"
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A previously unannounced meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on his ambitious spending and tax cut bill was described as "productive and moved the ball in the right direction," according to the White House on …