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Press releases published on May 14, 2025
Erdogan Attends High-Stakes Middle East Talks Remotely
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part virtually on Wednesday in a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Erdogan participated from Turkey while …
Trump, Syrian President Meet in Historic Riyadh Summit
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for the first time on Wednesday in Riyadh, marking a pivotal moment in international relations. Both the White House and Saudi media confirmed the encounter, although no details …
Putin commands 72-hour May ceasefire in Ukraine war
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 72-hour ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, set to align with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. According to a Kremlin statement, the …
Qatar Forges Stronger Trade Ties with Hong Kong
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatari political and business leaders on Monday voiced strong interest in deepening trade relations and expanding investment collaboration with China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The remarks came as HKSAR Chief Executive John …
Putin declares Kursk Region completely freed from Ukrainians
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the country's military has fully reclaimed the Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. Speaking in a video message released by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin said he was briefed on the development by …
Ex-NATO Chief Criticizes Trump’s Greenland Ambitions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has urged U.S. Leader Donald Trump to abandon his ambitions of annexing Greenland, emphasizing that the island’s inhabitants have no interest in becoming U.S. citizens. Trump has expressed a …
SVR Accuses Ukraine of Using Captured Civilians as Leverage
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused Ukraine of intentionally postponing the repatriation of civilians detained in Russia’s Kursk Region. These individuals, the SVR claims, are being used as strategic bargaining tools in a …
Trump issues threat to Russia with additional sanctions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of targeting Ukrainian civilian areas without justification and warned that Moscow could face additional sanctions. The comments were posted on Truth Social shortly after …
80M people get displaced
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2025 in a statement published on Tuesday, a documentation of 83.4 million individuals being forced out of their homes to live in other internal areas towards the end of the year of 2024, …
Ukraine releases ceasefire request to Russia
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has criticized Russia’s recently announced 72-hour ceasefire, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, dismissing it as a symbolic gesture rather than a genuine attempt at peace. Russian President Vladimir …
Salty Shift: Climate Change, Human Interference Threaten Vital Coastal Lagoons
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Climate change and human interference are driving up salinity levels in coastal lagoons, putting their biodiversity and ecological roles at risk, according to new findings from the University of Adelaide. These lagoons play a critical role in …
EV Sales Surge Across Asia, Latin America
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Electric vehicle (EV) sales worldwide are projected to surpass 20 million units in 2025, making up over a quarter of all new vehicle purchases, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported on Wednesday. According to the Global EV Outlook, demand …
Tragedy of Ukraine lies in political stagnation at heart of leadership
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The true tragedy of Ukraine today is not only the destruction of its cities and the displacement of its people, but the political stagnation at the heart of its leadership, represented by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Under the guise of defending …
International forum opens at National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) An international forum titled “The Future of the World: A New Platform for Global Growth” has opened at the National Centre RUSSIA in Moscow. Running from April 28 to 30, the event brings together participants from 48 countries to explore the …
Putin expresses gratitude to N-Korean soldiers
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korean soldiers and their leader, Kim Jong-un, for their contribution in repelling a Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk Region. The Russian military confirmed last week that the border …
Trump Threatens to Halt Iran's Oil Sales
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has issued a stern warning that Iran’s oil exports could be reduced to nothing if current diplomatic efforts in Oman do not succeed. These discussions aim to breathe new life into the 2015 nuclear agreement, which …
Modi Applauds India's Air Defense Capabilities
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the effectiveness of the nation's air defense systems on Tuesday, specifically highlighting the performance of the Russian-made S-400 mobile surface-to-air missile systems. During a meeting with soldiers …
McDonalds wants to return to Russia
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) McDonald’s has submitted a series of trademark applications in Russia, prompting speculation that the American fast-food chain may be exploring a return to the Russian market. The applications, which are now being reviewed by the Russian patent …
New Mapping Tool Shields Allergy Sufferers from Tree Pollen Triggers
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian scientists have unveiled a new digital tool designed to assist individuals in managing pollen allergies by identifying regions with dense populations of allergenic trees, according to a statement released Wednesday by Edith Cowan …
China Starts Revising Tariffs on U.S. Imports
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) China officially began revising tariffs on U.S. imports on Wednesday, following the agreement reached between the two nations for an initial 90-day tariff relief after their discussions in Geneva. According to a chinses news agency, the Customs …