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Press releases published on May 20, 2025
Trump Urges Caution on More Russia Sanctions
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump stated on Monday that the United States is reluctant to enforce additional sanctions on Russia due to the possibility of advancing toward a resolution in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. His comments came shortly after a two-hour …
Finnish School Stabbing Attack Leaves Three Injured
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Three students sustained injuries in a stabbing attack at a school in Pirkkala, a town near Tampere in southern Finland, on Tuesday. Authorities have arrested a fellow student in connection with the incident, police confirmed. The injured students …
Afrikaner Group Denies Responsibility for Misleading Trump
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Afrikaner Leadership Network has asserted that Afrikaners should not be held accountable for any misinformation presented to U.S. Leader Donald Trump regarding the current state of affairs in South Africa, which remains one of the continent’s …
Singapore Issues Safety Alert as 1,330 Height Violations Uncover
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore's Ministry of Manpower issued a safety alert on Tuesday, highlighting the risks of working at heights, following the discovery of over 1,330 safety violations during recent inspections. Between February and April, around 550 worksites in …
Women being breadwinners impacts men’s mental health
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a study that was conducted to research why money and power impact men, the male participants stated that they felt critiqued partially due to the fact that it’s been presumed that men are the main providers in society. Nevertheless, …
EU Commission President Pushes for Budget Overhaul Amid Global Instability
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted on Tuesday that the current EU budget is outdated and lacks the flexibility necessary to respond to growing geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions. "Today, geopolitical tensions rise. …
Russian Prosecutor General Bans Western NGO
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has prohibited Amnesty International, the London-based non-governmental organization (NGO), accusing it of fostering Russophobia and backing the Ukrainian military. In a statement issued on Monday, the …
Nvidia Uncovers New Program to Boost AI Customization
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jensen Huang, CEO of the U.S.-based technology giant Nvidia, announced a significant new program on Monday called NVLink Fusion. This initiative will allow customers to integrate competitor chips into data centers built with Nvidia's own …
Starlink Kicks Off Operations in Bangladesh
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) SpaceX’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has commenced operations in Bangladesh, now offering unlimited data plans with download speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The company shared the news via a post on its official X account on Tuesday, stating: …
Ramaphosa's Visit to Washington Focuses on Trade
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Leader Cyril Ramaphosa is on an official working trip to the United States, where he is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to address matters of commerce and mutual diplomatic ties, according to a report by a news …
EU Endorses New Sanctions on Russia
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the European Union gave the green light to its 17th series of punitive measures directed at Russia. This latest round of sanctions was made public by Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy leader, who shared the development on X. Kallas …
Hungary Advances Withdrawal from ICC
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary's legislative body has endorsed a proposal that sets in motion the country's official departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision aligns with Premier Viktor Orban’s ongoing efforts to distance Hungary from what his …
Russian legendary gets coroneted as best goalkeeper
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Federation of Football History …
Officials state Ukrainian drones target residents in Russian border areas
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian forces have launched a series of drone and missile attacks on Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions, resulting in significant damage to residential areas and injuries to civilians. In Kursk, a missile hit the town of Rylsk, damaging a …
Top Ukrainian MP brands Telegram as ‘a tool of the enemy’
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A prominent Ukrainian lawmaker overseeing the country’s information policy has branded Telegram an “enemy tool” employed by Russia to undermine Ukraine’s statehood. Nikita Poturaev, head of the Ukrainian parliamentary Committee on Humanitarian and …
Court Sees 'Change in Attitude' for UK Far-Right Activist
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose birth name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is anticipated to be released from incarceration in the coming days following a High Court decision to shorten his contempt of court punishment by four months. Robinson …
Flash Floods, Landslides in Indonesia Claim Nine Lives
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescue teams in Indonesia recovered three additional bodies on Tuesday following a series of flash floods and landslides that devastated West Papua province late last week. This latest discovery brings the confirmed death toll to nine, while 11 …
Moscow cations Poland following consulate closure
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to retaliate after Poland ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate in Krakow, a move Moscow has labeled reckless and unjustified. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced the decision on Monday, accusing Russia’s …
Beijing Supports Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing has expressed optimism that the recent direct communications between Moscow and Kiev could result in a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The Chinese government reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating peaceful …
S. Korea's June Presidential Race Marks First All-Male Election in 18 Years
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in 18 years, South Korea's presidential race on June 3 will feature an entirely male slate of candidates, despite women comprising half of the electorate. This marks the first all-male election since 2007, when all 12 candidates …