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Press releases published on May 6, 2025

Trump commands opening again Alcatraz
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has announced plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz Island as a maximum-security prison, aiming to house what he described as the “most ruthless and violent” criminals in the country. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump …

Ford Retracts 2025 Financial Guidance Amid Tariffs Impact
(MENAFN) U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Company has retracted its financial guidance for the full year 2025, citing an anticipated $1.5 billion dent in profits due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. This announcement comes despite the automaker surpassing …

New Zealand Lawmaker Pushes for Under-16s Social Media Ban
(MENAFN) A New Zealand legislator is pushing for the creation of a law that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, a move that could see New Zealand align with Australia's stricter approach to regulating online …

Iran Reaffirms Peaceful Nuclear Program Amidst Delayed Dialogue
(MENAFN) On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Baghaei stated, "If the American side is honest in its request that the Islamic …

Von der Leyen acts ‘beyond deplorable’ on Gaza
(MENAFN) Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has sharply criticized top European Union leaders for what she describes as enabling Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza. In an interview with The Intercept, …

Erdogan Says Call with Trump is Positive
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan described his recent conversation with U.S. Leader Donald Trump as "very productive, comprehensive, and sincere." Taking to social media platform X, Erdogan emphasized the depth and warmth of the dialogue, …

Romanian Premier Steps Down Amid Coalition Collapse
(MENAFN) Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has stepped down from his position, following the Social Democratic Party's (PSD) decision to withdraw from the ruling coalition. Ciolacu cited the coalition's failure to achieve a key objective – its …

Tensions Disrupt Congo Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Combat was once again observed on Monday in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, even as diplomatic efforts continue in Qatar. Hostilities erupted in the mineral-rich and mountainous Fizi area, where eyewitnesses reported that …

Trump says Putin won’t speak to EU presidents
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that European Union leaders have repeatedly asked him to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging that the Kremlin is ignoring their attempts at communication. In an interview with NBC News on …

Pakistan declares fresh missile examination-launch
(MENAFN) Pakistan has announced the successful test launch of a short-range Fatah series surface-to-surface missile, marking its second missile test in just three days. The launch, carried out on Monday, comes amid heightened tensions with neighboring …

US court supports Trump plan to cut funds for Voice of America
(MENAFN) A U.S. appellate court has supported President Donald Trump’s move to cut funding for Voice of America (VOA), overturning a lower court ruling that had temporarily blocked the shutdown of the government-funded broadcaster. VOA and its parent …

Alberta PM Floats Potential Separation Vote Amidst Ottawa Tensions
(MENAFN) Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith stated Monday that a referendum on the province separating from Canada could be held next year if residents successfully gather the necessary signatures for a citizen-initiated petition. In a livestream address, …

Mexico Reveals Plan to Safeguard National Steel, Textile, Footwear Sectors
(MENAFN) The Mexican government announced on Monday a comprehensive strategy under its Plan Mexico initiative aimed at safeguarding and strengthening its national steel, textile, and footwear industries. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard stated that the plan …

Trump plans on imposing 100 percent tariff on non-US movies
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a 100% tariff on all foreign-made films, marking a significant expansion of his protectionist trade policies into the entertainment industry. Posting on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump argued that foreign …

DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces Preliminary April Operational Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) ("DMG" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, today announces its …