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Press releases published on May 13, 2025
Trump announces ‘important and impactful’ executive command
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign a major executive order aimed at drastically reducing prescription drug prices in the country, describing it as potentially one of the most significant in American history. In a Sunday post on …
Former Indian foreign secretary says Western reporting on India-Pakistan escalation ‘one-sided’
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has criticized the Western media for what he describes as biased and distorted reporting on the recent military tensions between India and Pakistan. In an interview with RT, Sibal claimed the media …
Putin Calls for Stronger Russia, Islamic World Ties
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin extended a warm welcome to attendees of the 16th KazanForum on Monday, advocating for deeper collaboration between Russia and the Islamic world in areas such as finance, technology, and regional stability. In a …
UK suggests tighter immigration regulations
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a set of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the number of foreigners entering the UK, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with high migration levels. Outlined in a government …
Slovak MEP describes Kallas as ‘tragedy’ for EU
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, calling her leadership a “tragedy” for the European Union. In an interview with RT, Blaha also accused top EU officials of supporting …
Dominican Republic Strengthens Kenyan Forces Support
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In a collaborative move to address the escalating violence in Haiti, Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Kenya’s First Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Secretary Musalia Mudavadi signed a pact on Monday aimed at reinforcing aid for Kenyan …
Trump expresses optimism over Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about the possibility of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, as proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump emphasized the importance of the proposed meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, and …
Egypt supports Russia’s peace discussions suggestion to Ukraine
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt has expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct talks with Ukraine, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. While maintaining a neutral stance on the conflict, Egypt …
Pentagon commands DEI quotas disabled in service academies
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations from the admissions processes of all military service academies. In a directive signed Friday, Hegseth ordered that …
Trump Convenes with Saudi Crown Prince During Mideast Tour
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump began his Middle East tour with a meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions took place at the royal terminal of King Khalid International Airport, according to Saudi …
Vietnam approves suggested Ukraine peace discussions
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Vietnam has expressed its support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent proposal to resume direct peace talks with Ukraine without any preconditions. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Pham …
Hungary states Ukrainian membership of EU possibly to cause war to bloc
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cautioned that allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would prolong the war with Russia and risk pulling the EU directly into the conflict. Ukraine officially applied for EU membership in February …
UN Sounds Alarm: Gaza Food Aid Plunges Amidst Border Blockade
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations revealed a significant 70% decrease in hot meals distributed in Gaza over the past five days, highlighting the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. According to spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, "Our partners on the …
Zelenskyy Approves Economic Partnership Agreement with U.S. into Law
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially approved a new economic partnership agreement with the United States on Monday, ratifying the bill into law. The bill's status, updated on the Verkhovna Rada's online portal, confirmed that it had …
Brazil Names Carlo Ancelotti as Next Head Coach
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Carlo Ancelotti has been officially appointed as the next head coach of Brazil's national football team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Monday. He will assume the role after completing the current season with Real Madrid. …
Tragic Blast Claims Lives of Two Children in Afghanistan
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Two children tragically died after an unexploded device from past conflicts detonated in Qadis district, located in Afghanistan's western Badghis province, late on Monday. A local police official confirmed the incident on Tuesday. The children …
Turkey, U.S. Discuss Regional Tensions
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a telephone conversation on Monday, focusing on the state of bilateral relations and pressing regional matters, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. Topics …
Ancelotti Is Set to Become Brazil's New Head Coach
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Carlo Ancelotti will take over as Brazil’s head coach following the completion of his season with Real Madrid, as confirmed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Monday. "Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic …
Trump states EU worse than China
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of the European Union, calling it “nastier than China” when it comes to trade practices. In April, the US imposed a 20% tariff on all EU goods and a 25% tariff on car imports and metals. While …
Syria Hails Trump’s Comments on Possible Sanctions Easing
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian foreign authorities have positively responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments regarding the possible removal of sanctions imposed on Damascus. They characterized the remarks as an encouraging move towards easing the …