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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Brazil Sets Up Roadblocks to Contain Farm Bird Flu
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Brazil's southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, initiated the placement of roadblocks on Sunday in an effort to control a recent outbreak of avian influenza at a commercial poultry farm located in Montenegro. Eduardo Leite, the …
Finance minister states Ukraine’s debt doubles in three years
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s public debt has nearly doubled over the past three years and is now close to 100% of the country’s GDP, Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko stated on Thursday. Despite this sharp increase, he said the government still plans to continue …
Iran Firmly Rejects U.S. Stance on Uranium Enrichment Program
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tehran has firmly rejected Washington's stance on its uranium enrichment program, asserting it as an inherent right under international treaties. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei statement came during a regular press briefing in Tehran …
Hundreds of Climbers, Guides Reach Everest Summit in Single Day
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of climbers and their Sherpa guides successfully reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma (Everest) on Sunday, according to Nepalese tourism officials. Pasang Bhote of Nepal's Department of Tourism stated to a news outlet, "the favorable …
Iran Voices Objections to UK Detentions, Denies Spy Claims
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's foreign ministry has called in the British charge d'affaires to voice strong objections to what it deems "suspicious and unjustified" detentions of several Iranian citizens in Britain. The Iranian government is protesting the "false" …
Kremlin Says Putin, Trump to Hold Key Phone Call
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to hold a phone conversation Monday evening, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The call, set for 5 pm Moscow time, will focus on the results of the …
Russian drone demolishes Ukrainian HIMARS launcher in Donetsk
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces have successfully destroyed a Ukrainian HIMARS multiple launch rocket system using a first-person view (FPV) drone, according to a report by Russia's Ministry of Defense. The strike, attributed to the Rubicon drone team, occurred in …
Italian financing pact essential in Jordan's national water carrier
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud emphasized on 14th of May that the tactical significance of a freshly consented financing deal with the Italian government, through the Italian Development Bank, for Jordan's national water carrier …
Russia announces exceeding 500 Ukrainian drones shot down in 24 hours
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s anti-aircraft defenses have successfully intercepted a large-scale Ukrainian attack, downing over 500 drones, two Western-supplied HIMARS rockets, five long-range Neptune missiles, and six JDAM precision-guided bombs, the Russian Defense …
Putin, Maduro sign strategic collaboration agreement
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in several key sectors, the Kremlin announced. The agreement was finalized on Wednesday in Moscow …
UK Targets Displaced U.S. Researchers with Sustained Financial Support
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British scientific organizations are reportedly offering sustained financial support and fellowship opportunities to entice researchers departing the United States, citing pressures emanating from the White House, a news agency detailed on Sunday. …
European Leaders Hold Talks with Trump Ahead of Putin Call on Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Leading European figures, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, engaged in discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the ongoing situation in Ukraine, immediately prior to Trump's scheduled phone call with Russian President …
Indonesia Increases Alert Level for Mount Lewotobi, Widens Major Zone
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level for Mount Lewotobi in East Nusa Tenggara and expanded the no-go zone as the volcano continues to erupt. The escalation occurred Sunday night after a series of eruptions, the most significant of …
Russian presidential aide reveals foreign leaders from 29 countries set to attend Russia’s Victory Day
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has revealed that foreign leaders and diplomats from 29 countries are set to attend Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. …
UK, EU Seal Post-Brexit Reset Agreement on Food, Fishing
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and the European Union reached a pivotal agreement on Monday, overhauling their post-Brexit relationship following crucial progress in discussions regarding fishing access and inspections of food and agricultural goods. The …
US contemplating a televised real-life program on migrants
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, has stated that the department is contemplating joining a televised real-life program on people who willingly left their countries as they fight against one …
Paris-Orly Airport Cancels Flights After System Breakdown
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Paris-Orly airport faced considerable air travel chaos on Monday as a breakdown in the air traffic control system forced the cancellation of 15 percent of the day's scheduled flights. The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) ordered …
Russia commemorates 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia commemorated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with nationwide celebrations on May 9, highlighted by a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square attended by leaders from 28 countries. Thousands of Russian troops, …
World Bank Returns to Kabul, Set to Release Millions in Payments
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Bank has reopened its office in Kabul and is set to restart the disbursement of nearly $50 million owed to logistics and construction companies in Afghanistan, the country's Finance Ministry announced Monday. This move follows the …
Moscow publishes record civilian victims from Ukrainian attacks
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has reported that Ukrainian forces have killed 15 civilians and injured 142 others, including eight minors, in the past week, marking the deadliest period for civilians so far this year. Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's ambassador-at-large for …