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Press releases published on May 24, 2025
Ruble enhances compared to US dollar
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian ruble has surged to its strongest level against the US dollar in two years, boosted by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed optimism over resolving the Ukraine conflict. On Thursday, the ruble reached 78.9 per dollar, marking its …
Poll indicates majority of Germans would like to leave nation
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A new YouGov survey reported by Die Welt reveals that a majority of Germans are open to the idea of leaving the country, with many citing economic struggles and rising migration as key factors driving their desire to emigrate. According to the …
UK give back Indian Ocean region to previous colony
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a landmark agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending a decades-long territorial dispute. However, under the deal, the UK and US will continue to operate their joint …
Report states Russia’s top IT firms enjoy great increase in turnover
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s leading IT firms have nearly doubled their revenue over the past three years, reaching a combined turnover exceeding $80 billion, according to a report released Tuesday by Smart Ranking. The study found that the total revenue of the …
Italian commerce chamber demands termination to Russia sanctions
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce has called on the Italian government to initiate talks on lifting sanctions against Russia, arguing that the restrictions are damaging to both nations’ economies. In an interview with Russian business outlet …
German chancellor supports Nord Stream block
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) German Chancellor Frederick Merz is backing an EU initiative to prohibit the use of the Nord Stream gas pipelines and is working to block any efforts to resume energy trade with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Friday. This stance comes …
EU agree to reinstate imports quotas from Ukraine
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) EU member states have agreed to reinstate import quotas on Ukrainian agricultural goods, according to European Commission spokesperson Balazs Ujvari, as reported by Euroactiv. The current duty-free trade arrangement is set to end on June 5. …
US attempts to impose Trump’s ‘vision’ for Syria
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Biden administration, following President Donald Trump’s direction, has begun to shift US policy on Syria by relaxing key sanctions and naming a new envoy to engage with Damascus. The move follows Trump’s recent meeting with Syria’s interim …
Russia, Arab League able to reshape globe together
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally invited leaders of the Arab League member states and the League’s Secretary-General to attend the inaugural Russia-Arab Summit, set for October 15, 2025. The invitation, shared on the Kremlin’s …
Many get wounded in stabbing assault in Germany
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Multiple people were injured in a knife attack at Hamburg’s central train station on Friday, local police confirmed. A 39-year-old woman was arrested at the scene. The attack took place around 6:05 p.m. on a platform just outside the station …
Scientists emphasize ‘nuclear winter’ possibility
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A full-scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia could trigger a catastrophic “nuclear winter” that would devastate Earth’s climate and agricultural systems, according to a study led by Yuning Shi, an assistant research professor at …
NSW Floods Damage 10,000 Properties, Impact 50,000 Residents
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Record-breaking floods in New South Wales (NSW) have reportedly damaged 10,000 properties and impacted 50,000 residents, Australian authorities confirmed on Saturday. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has commenced damage assessments as flood …
Media reports ex-Yanukovich presidential adviser visiting Kiev days before murder
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Andrey Portnov, a former Ukrainian MP and adviser to ex-President Viktor Yanukovich, made a secret trip to Kiev just days before he was shot dead in Madrid, Ukrainskaya Pravda reported, citing sources within law enforcement and government circles. …
Trump prohibits Harvard from enrolling foreign students
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's authorization to admit international students, intensifying its standoff with the Ivy League school over alleged antisemitism and refusal to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) …
Trump issues threat to impose 50 percent tariff on EU
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a 50% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union, citing what he described as an unfair trade imbalance. According to Trump, the U.S. runs an annual trade deficit of roughly $240 billion with …
US companies evaluate reboot of Germany’s nuclear plants
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) American companies are evaluating the potential and cost of restarting Germany’s decommissioned nuclear power plants, Bild reported Friday. The move comes as Germany faces rising energy prices and continued economic downturn. The country shut down …
Media reports Trump ‘gutting the Deep State’ inside National Security Council
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has launched a major restructuring of the National Security Council (NSC), placing over 100 officials on administrative leave and significantly reducing the NSC’s workforce as part of a campaign described by insiders as an …
Canada, Norway Forge Cooperation across Various Sectors
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent phone call, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norwegian Premier Jonas Gahr Støre discussed bolstering cooperation across various sectors, including trade, defense, and Arctic security. A statement from Canada indicated the …
Study Reveals Daylight Enhances Immune Function
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) New research from the University of Auckland suggests that the human immune system operates more effectively during daylight hours, thanks to an inherent cellular clock that is responsive to light. A press release from the university on Saturday …
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 16 Palestinians within 24 Hours
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Friday that its aerial units carried out extensive operations across the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, striking more than 75 locations. These coordinated attacks targeted a range of objectives, …