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Press releases published on May 6, 2025
EU contemplates complete ban on Russian gas
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission (EC) is planning to propose legislation aimed at completely phasing out Russian pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by the end of 2027, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. Since the escalation of the …
German Coalition Government Vows to Lead Through Hardships
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) have formally entered into a coalition agreement with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), following extensive discussions. This move marks the …
UN Chief Cautions Against Military Action as India-Pakistan Tensions Soar
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned against military action as a resolution to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, stating firmly, "Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution." In a press …
Incoming German interior minister voices opposition on banning AfD
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Incoming German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has voiced opposition to banning the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, even after the country’s domestic security agency (BfV) officially labeled it as a "confirmed extremist …
Israel Responds to Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel initiated a series of aerial assaults on Yemen just one day after Premier Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a possible counteraction. This followed the launch of a missile by the Houthi group, which landed close to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv …
Israel attacks ‘dozens of targets’ in Yemen
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to a ballistic missile attack by Houthi rebels on Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel has carried out airstrikes on multiple targets in Yemen. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deployed around 20 fighter jets on Monday, …
Chinese exporters avoid US tariffs
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese exporters are employing various tactics to avoid hefty US tariffs, including rerouting shipments through third countries to disguise their origin, according to the Financial Times. This strategy, known as “place-of-origin washing,” …
India commands first civil defense trainings in very long time
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed several states to conduct mock security drills on May 7 to strengthen civil defense measures in case of an attack. This is the first such drill since 1971 and comes in the wake of rising tensions …
Kremlin claims neo-Nazism rising in Europe
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed concerns on Monday about the growing prevalence of neo-Nazism in Europe, stressing the need for continuous and extensive efforts to combat this issue. His remarks followed a Politico report suggesting …
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen, Targeting Multiple Sites
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Health officials connected to Yemen's Houthi group reported that Israeli warplanes executed numerous airstrikes on the Hodeidah province on Monday, resulting in at least two fatalities and 42 injuries. According to local media reports, 48 …
Sheinbaum Confirms Communication with Trump Remains Good
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican Leader Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed on Monday that her communication with U.S. Leader Donald Trump remains "very good." Her statement followed Trump’s confirmation on Sunday that he had suggested deploying American forces to Mexico to …
Microsoft shuts down Skype
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft has officially announced the shutdown of Skype on May 5, 2025, after nearly 22 years of service. The company is now focusing its efforts on promoting its Teams application instead. Skype was created in August 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom, …
FAA Puts Blame on Controller Trauma for Newark Airport Delays
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed on Monday that recent disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey stemmed from air traffic controllers taking time off due to psychological distress. This …
Romanian Premier quits position when anti-EU nationalist took election lead
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced his resignation and the dissolution of the ruling pro-EU coalition after nationalist candidate George Simion took a strong lead in the first round of the country’s presidential elections. …
Putin calls Modi criticizes Kashmir terror assault
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Kashmir that occurred in April. Putin extended his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives and offered …
Berlin strikes back due to US ‘tyranny in disguise’ allegation
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently accused Berlin of engaging in “tyranny in disguise” by officially labeling the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as extremist. …
UN conducts ‘closed’ consultations on India-Pakistan tensions
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will conduct a closed-door session on Monday to address the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Kashmir. The meeting was convened by the Greek presidency …
U.S. Economy Contracts Due to Trump’s Policies: Expert
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) According to an expert, President Donald Trump's implemented policies since assuming office in January have resulted in a 0.3% contraction of the U.S. economy during the first quarter. This downturn marks the first shrinkage in 12 quarters, …
Imprisoned MP says Zelensky testing US patience
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pushing the limits of U.S. tolerance by cracking down on political critics, according to jailed Ukrainian MP Aleksandr Dubinsky. In a Telegram post on Sunday, Dubinsky claimed that Zelensky's recent …
Dust Storms, Severe Weather Blanket Arab Nations, Officials Warn
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Multiple Arab countries are currently experiencing a bout of severe weather, characterized by widespread dust storms and unstable conditions. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, and Iraq have issued …