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Press releases published on May 8, 2025
Lavrov states Russian attack on Sumy targeted Ukrainian, NATO officers
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Sunday’s missile strike on Sumy was aimed at a gathering of senior Ukrainian and Western military officials. According to Lavrov, the meeting involved high-ranking Ukrainian commanders and NATO …
OECD Inflation Marks Lowest Level Since Mid-2021
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In March, the rate of inflation across the member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) declined to 4.2 percent, marking its lowest point since July 2021. This decrease from February’s 4.5 percent figure …
African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are Captain …
Medvedev labels incoming German chancellor ‘Nazi’
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has harshly criticized Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor of Germany, labeling him a “Nazi” after Merz suggested Ukraine could target key infrastructure linking Russia to Crimea. In a recent …
Ukrainian kamikaze drones specifically designed to cause as much damage as possible
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May 8, 2025
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Fire Erupts in Cambodia After Oil Tanker Blast, Claiming 3 Lives
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Three individuals perished in a devastating fire in Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province following an oil tanker explosion. The National Police's Department of Fire Prevention, Extinguishing, and Rescue reported that the incident occurred Wednesday …
Top Russian diplomat clarifies reasons behind Moscow trusting Trump
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is willing to continue diplomatic talks with the United States because it views President Donald Trump as fundamentally different from his predecessor, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Kommersant on Monday. …
Ukrainian kamikaze drone strikes apartment building in Russia
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck an apartment building in the Russian city of Kursk early Tuesday, killing one person and injuring at least nine others, according to reports from the Telegram-based Mash news channel. The drone attack, described …
Lavrov accuses European NATO of wanting new ‘half-Fuhrer’ in Ukraine
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused European NATO countries of working to sustain a "Russophobic" regime in Ukraine, suggesting they are preparing to find a successor to President Zelensky, whom he describes as a "half-Fuhrer," if …
EU Parliament directory issues threat to take legal actions against von der Leyen
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Parliament has warned the European Commission (EC) that it could take legal action if the Commission bypasses EU lawmakers to establish a €150 billion ($170 billion) loan program aimed at boosting defense spending across the bloc. In …
Media reports two German MEPs to challenge EU with Moscow trip
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two German Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), along with colleagues from the Czech Republic, Cyprus, and Slovakia, are set to travel to Moscow for a two-day visit during Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, according to the German news …
India reveals locations it targeted during coordinated military strike inside Pakistan
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) India has revealed the locations it targeted during a coordinated military strike inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday. The operation, named Operation Sindoor, involved the Indian Army, …
Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump to Act on Wildfire Crisis
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A coalition of Republican legislators urged U.S. Leader Donald Trump on Wednesday to intervene proactively ahead of the upcoming wildfire season. In a formal message, Senator Tim Sheehy, joined by 16 other GOP members, conveyed their "strong …
“Ikiru” is to be show in Iran
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) It was said that the two hours’ movie is due at seven p.m at the Nasseri Hall of the IAF as it will be featuring Persian subtitles. The motion picture discusses Tokyo’s fatal illness and what he has to endure, and while he does so, he is in his …
Trump cautions of ‘decisions’ on Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with the slow progress of US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing that decisions need to be made soon. During a press briefing, Trump responded to comments made by US Vice …
Jordan pleads to International Court of Justice
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The court stated that Jordan’s argument is due to at four in the evening according to The Hague time (five evening at Amman time), and will take up to thirty minutes. On Monday, hearings about Israel`s duties will be made public, when it comes to …
Helicopter Crash Claims Lives in India
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly six individuals lost their lives when a helicopter went down in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, according to reports from state media outlets. The unfortunate event took place in the Uttarkashi district, a mountainous region known for its …
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Towards East Sea
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's military reported that North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Thursday. This marks Pyongyang's first ballistic missile test since March, according to a South Korean news agency …
RFK Assassination Files Surface After Decades
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced Wednesday the release of an additional 60,000 files related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Gabbard stated on X, "Today's release is an important step toward maximum …
New military flare-up between India, Pakistan draws attention amid political turmoil in Washington
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid the political turmoil in Washington, a new military flare-up between India and Pakistan draws attention—and offers critical lessons, particularly for India. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has largely maintained a …