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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Canadian Premier Rebukes Trump's Canada Claims
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly confronted U.S. President Donald Trump during their White House meeting, demanding he stop referring to Canada as the 51st state. Trump, known for his unconventional rhetoric, had repeatedly suggested …
Senior member of Russian State Duma warns individuals using OSINT to harm Russia could face treason charges
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Vasily Piskaryov, a senior member of the Russian State Duma, warned on Tuesday that individuals using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to harm Russia could face treason charges. OSINT analysts gather information from publicly accessible sources …
Pakistan Suspends Flights After Lahore Blast, Border Tensions
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) announced on Thursday the temporary suspension of flight operations at major airports across the country due to unspecified operational reasons. The affected airports include Allama Iqbal International …
Fed Chair Warns of Economic Risks from Tariffs
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned on Wednesday that the recent substantial tariff hikes, if maintained, could likely lead to heightened inflation, a deceleration in economic activity, and a rise in joblessness. His remarks came …
Russia’s top MP labels EU’s Kallas as ‘crazy Russophobe’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of Russia's State Duma, has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for her comments about EU candidate countries attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations. He called Kallas a “crazy Russophobe” …
Jury Acquits Three Former Memphis Cops in Tyre Nichols Murder Trial
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Three former Memphis police officers were found not guilty on Wednesday of state charges related to the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, who died after a violent encounter following a traffic stop, various news outlets report. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius …
Zelensky wants to postpone election once more
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a bill to extend martial law by another 90 days, effectively preventing the possibility of holding a presidential election during that period. Zelensky's term officially expired nearly a year ago …
Indonesia's Foreign Reserves Edge Down Amid Rupiah Stabilization Efforts
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Bank Indonesia revealed on Thursday that the nation's foreign currency reserves experienced a 4.6 billion U.S. dollar decrease, settling at 152.5 billion dollars by the close of April. This decline comes as the central bank actively intervened in …
Democratic bill risks additional sanctions on Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Monday proposes additional sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine, according to Reuters. Although the bill has not yet been made public, it is aimed at preventing …
Lavrov states more people view Russia as guardian of real ethics
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that an increasing number of people worldwide, particularly in the West, now view Russia as a defender of traditional values. Speaking at a meeting with regional representatives, Lavrov called for …
Kremlin voices remarks on postponements to fresh election in Ukraine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused the Ukrainian government of prolonging martial law in an effort to retain power and avoid holding elections. This comes after Ukraine's parliament extended martial law for an additional 90 days, …
Ukraine plans on overshadowing Russia’s Victory Day
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is organizing an event on May 9 to challenge Russia's Victory Day celebrations, inviting senior European politicians to attend, as reported by Politico. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga proposed the gathering to highlight Ukraine's …
Russia Reports Significant Ukrainian Attack Thwarted Ahead of Ceasefire
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that its air defenses successfully thwarted a significant Ukrainian assault, reportedly intercepting two HIMARS rockets provided by the West and over 500 unmanned aerial vehicles. The ministry further …
Albanese Prepares to Form New Government
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Premier Anthony Albanese announced that his Cabinet will be officially installed early next week, following a decisive election win by his Labor Party. In a discussion with an Australian media on Wednesday evening, Albanese stated he …
Wall Street Rises as Fed Maintains Interest Rates
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. stock markets ended higher midweek following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave its key interest rate unchanged. The Nasdaq inched up by 0.27 percent, translating to a 48.5-point increase, closing at 17,738.16. Meanwhile, the S…
Ukraine takes steps to simplify recruitment of mercenaries
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian government has taken steps to simplify the recruitment of foreign mercenaries for its military, allowing officials to organize and finance transportation, accommodation, and meals for recruits, according to Ukrainian lawmakers. This …
Zelensky kicks official over contradicting Kiev’s ‘civilian’ missile attack story
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office announced the dismissal of Vladimir Artyukh, the head of Ukraine’s Sumy Regional Military Administration, following his statements contradicting the official narrative about a recent Russian missile …
Malaysia's Services Inflation Witnesses Increase in First Quarter of 2025
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Official figures released Thursday indicate a sustained increase in Malaysia's services sector inflation. The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI), which tracks changes in prices for domestic service producers, saw a 0.6 percent rise in the first …
Armenian Premier declares country prepared to sign peace agreement with Azerbaijan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that Armenia is prepared to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan and dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group, a long-standing mediation framework for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This move comes after …
Reporter associated to Navalny gets imprisoned
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Moscow court has sentenced four Russian journalists from Reuters, the Associated Press, and SOTAvision to five and a half years in prison each on charges of extremism. The journalists were found guilty of working with the Anti-Corruption …