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Press releases published on May 31, 2025
Syria Confirms Persistent Indirect Talks with Israel, Reveals Major Overhauls
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian Information Minister Hamza Al-Mustafa confirmed on Friday that indirect negotiations between Damascus and Tel Aviv are actively continuing. Speaking at a press conference in Damascus following a Cabinet session led by President Ahmed al- …
U.S. Defense Secretary Says China Plots Taiwan Invasion by 2027
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning Saturday, revealing that China is actively preparing to “invade” Taiwan by 2027—a move he said could unleash catastrophic consequences across the Indo-Pacific and the globe. Speaking at …
Russian Gazprom’s Reports Slight Increase in First Quarter’s Net Profit
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Gazprom reported a slight 1% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 660.4 billion rubles (approximately $8.4 billion), compared to the same period last year. The modest rise was largely driven by the …
Greece’s Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest in Seventeen Years
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece’s unemployment rate plunged to 8.3 percent in April, reaching its lowest point since 2008, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) revealed on Thursday. This marks a sharp drop from 10.8 percent in April 2024 and follows a 8.9 percent …
Judge’s Film Role Voids Maradona Death Trial
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) An Argentine court declared a mistrial Thursday in the explosive criminal negligence case against seven healthcare workers accused in soccer icon Diego Maradona's death, forcing a complete restart of proceedings. The dramatic collapse occurred …
Massimiliano Allegri Takes Over as Milan Head Coach
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian giants AC Milan confirmed Friday the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach, marking a stunning return for the veteran tactician. The Rossoneri welcomed Allegri back to San Siro with official best wishes but remained …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Northern Japan
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed, with no immediate information on damage or injuries. The seismic event occurred near Kushiro city on Hokkaido …
CDC Reaffirms Stance on COVID Vaccinations for Kids
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In a decisive move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reaffirmed its stance recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children—provided that healthcare providers agree it's appropriate. This announcement directly …
Russia Reveals Domestic Messaging App
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has introduced a homegrown messaging application aimed at minimizing reliance on international services and strengthening its technological autonomy, a prominent legislator stated on Friday. Sergei Boyarsky, chair of the Russian State Duma …
U.S. Defense Chief Warns of China Invading Taiwan
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Saturday that China is preparing to "invade" Taiwan by 2027, cautioning that such an action could lead to catastrophic outcomes for both the Indo-Pacific and the wider global community. During his …
Russian Energy Firm Reports Modest Profit Growth
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian energy firm Gazprom observed a modest increase of 1 percent in quarterly earnings during the initial months of the year, totaling 660.4 billion rubles (approximately USD8.4 billion), compared to the same timeframe the previous year. …
US Stocks Edge Higher Amid Tariff Doubts
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) American equities closed stronger on Thursday, even though ambiguity lingered over Leader Donald Trump’s tariffs. An early-day surge followed a decision by the US Court of International Trade on Wednesday, which halted the expansive tariffs and …
Israel Rejects Macron’s Call for Palestinian State
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In a firm rejection of global pressure, Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Friday that Israel will persist in creating a "Jewish state" on the ground, warning: "Do not threaten Israel with sanctions." His remarks came in open defiance of …
US Diplomat Reports Mission Success in Syria
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the American representative to Türkiye and special delegate for Syria, stated that Leader Donald Trump tasked the U.S. military in Syria with one primary objective: combating the ISIS (Daesh) extremist group. According to Barrack, …
Angel Di Maria Rejoins Rosario Central
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Benfica's seasoned forward Angel Di Maria has rejoined his childhood team, Rosario Central, the Argentine club revealed on Thursday. The team’s official Instagram page shared, "A piece of paper, a signature... Where it all began, it begins again." …
ADB Allocates Millions to Boost Marine-Based Development
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged USD400 million in support of marine-focused initiatives across the Mindanao Islands in the Philippines, as revealed in a statement released on Thursday. Abdulraof Macacua, Chief Minister of the …
China Restarts Japanese Seafood Imports
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) China has consented to initiate steps toward restarting the importation of seafood products from Japan, a Japanese representative announced Friday, based on regional news coverage. According to a Japanese news agency, Chief Cabinet Secretary …
US Economy Dips in Early 2025
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The American economy shrank by 0.2 percent during the initial three months of the year on a quarter-over-quarter basis, as revealed in statistics published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday. According to the BEA's second …
US dollar reaches couple of years low against ruble
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian ruble climbed to its highest level in two years against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by encouraging geopolitical signals and rising global oil prices, according to financial analysts. The ruble traded below 78 per dollar in the …
U.S. Introduces Stricter Visa Vetting for Harvard Visitors
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Department of State has directed its embassies and consulates around the globe to initiate more rigorous screening processes for individuals applying for visas to visit Harvard University, according to an internal communication …