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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Ex-Premier claims Zelensky ‘would do anything’ to recruit additional troops
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov has claimed that President Vladimir Zelensky would implement the mobilization of 18-year-olds without hesitation if it weren’t for the risk of public backlash. Ukraine has been relying on compulsory …
Chinese Firm Seeks AI Capable of Translating Animal Sounds
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese tech enterprise, Baidu, has submitted a patent request for a new artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at interpreting animal noises into human language, as reported by the media on Wednesday. According to the report, Baidu initiated …
U.S. Envoy Briefs UN on Gaza Aid Proposal Amidst Opposition
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has reportedly briefed the UN Security Council on Washington's policies concerning the Gaza Strip and broader regional issues. Sources indicate the focus of the discussion was a …
UN Chief Urges De-Escalation in Port Sudan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern regarding recent drone strikes in Port Sudan. According to his spokesperson, these attacks have significantly disrupted humanitarian aid operations within the …
South Korea’s Imported Car Sales Slightly Dent Amid Supply Constraints
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Industry data released Thursday reveals a minor decrease in South Korea's imported car sales last month. According to the Korea Automobile Importers …
Zelensky doubts discussions with Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has expressed strong doubts about the prospect of peace talks with Russia, citing a deep lack of trust and ongoing hostilities. In an interview with CBS News, Zelensky said recent Russian military actions, …
Sudan ends relations with UAE
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has severed its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after accusing the Gulf nation of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group currently engaged in a civil war with Sudan’s military. Sudan’s …
Columbia University Protest Leads to Arrests
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant number of pro-Palestinian activists were detained at Columbia University on Wednesday after attempting to take over Butler Library. The protest led university President Minouche Shafik to summon the New York City Police Department ( …
Sumy missile attack ignites war, propaganda, hypocrisy
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On April 13, Russia launched a missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing and injuring dozens. While reports from Russian, Ukrainian, and Western sources agree on the basics — two ballistic missiles, over 60 fatalities per …
Ukrainian kamikaze drones specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian kamikaze drones that attacked civilian areas in the Russian city of Kursk on Tuesday were specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible, according to Russian officials. The drones, loaded with ball bearings, were intended to …
Nigerian Military Foils Boko Haram Plot
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerian military units successfully eliminated eight operatives of the Boko Haram extremist faction during a mission in the northeastern region of Borno State. The confrontation occurred following an attempted …
Zelensky claims ‘Russian narratives’ control US
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced frustration over what he perceives as growing acceptance of Russian viewpoints within the U.S. government under President Donald Trump. Speaking to CBS News, Zelensky argued that “Russian narratives …
Algeria Confirms Commitment to French Colonial Memory
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a national address commemorating the 80th anniversary of the May 8, 1945 massacres, Algerian Leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasized that the nation’s historical memory of French colonialism “will not be subject to forgetfulness or denial.” His …
Port Sudan Faces Drone Attack for Fifth Consecutive Day
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The eastern Sudanese city of Port Sudan was struck by another drone attack this Thursday morning, marking the fifth consecutive day of such incidents amid the ongoing intense fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support …
Dozens Get Arrested in Columbia University Protest Over Palestine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University turned confrontational Wednesday afternoon, with over 100 individuals occupying part of the main library and resulting in approximately 75 arrests. The situation intensified rapidly as clashes …
Pakistani Forces Down Suspected Indian Drones
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) At least one individual lost their life after Pakistani security forces brought down a drone suspected to be of Indian origin, according to a local broadcaster. The remnants of two other drones were also retrieved from separate areas in the Punjab …
Moldovan government strips autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Moldovan government has stripped the autonomous region of Gagauzia of its authority to appoint its own prosecutor general, escalating political tensions between the central government and the opposition-led area. The move comes after the …
Kremlin voices remarks on rumors regarding Putin-Trump summit
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not suggest holding a face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during his recent meeting with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in St. Petersburg last Friday. Kremlin …
Poland, Germany Restore Ties After Misunderstandings
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland and Germany are embarking on a "reset" in their bilateral relationship after years of strain, as announced by newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Premier Donald Tusk during a joint press briefing in Warsaw. The two …
Deadly Israeli Strikes Rock Gaza City, Killing Over 40 Palestinians
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinian medical sources reported that at least 40 Palestinians lost their lives, and many others sustained injuries in Israeli attacks that struck Gaza City on Wednesday. Eyewitness accounts shared with a news agency detailed at least one …