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Senators Demand Probe into Trump Family Crypto Deal
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Senate Democrats Jeff Merkley and Elizabeth Warren have formally requested an urgent investigation into a reported billion-dollar cryptocurrency deal involving the Trump family, raising serious concerns about potential foreign influence and …
Lavrov claims ‘European aggression’ behind all international calamities
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western European nations of once again turning hostile toward Russia, echoing past patterns of aggression that he claims have historically led to global conflicts. In an interview published …
Alberta Premier Suggests Possible Separation Vote
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Alberta’s premier suggested that the province might hold a referendum next year on potentially breaking away from Canada—if a sufficient number of citizens support the idea through a formal petition. This possibility hinges entirely on …
Rwanda in discussions to host migrants deported from US
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda is in preliminary discussions with the United States about hosting migrants deported from American soil, the country’s foreign minister confirmed on Sunday. The negotiations follow the recent collapse of a similar controversial asylum deal …
Indonesia Warns of U.S. Tariffs Weighing Its Economy
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Indonesia's central bank has cautioned that the reciprocal tariff measures implemented by the United States are anticipated to have an effect on the nation's economic performance this year. Ramdan Denny Prakoso, an executive director at Bank …
Russian diplomat says EU, UK at odds with US due to Ukraine peace attempts
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy representative to the United Nations, a rift has emerged between the United States and its European allies over efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. Speaking with RT, Polyansky argued that while former …
Lavrov says Ukraine ‘betrayed’ its past
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of betraying its historical roots by allowing the West to establish a Nazi regime in Kiev. In an interview for the TASS Children project, Lavrov claimed that the West intentionally aimed …
Ukraine Reportedly Launches Significant Drone Attack on Russia
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that a significant drone attack, involving 19 Ukrainian drones, targeted the Russian capital overnight. While Sobyanin stated there were no major casualties or damage, footage circulated by Russian media …
U.S. Department of Education Freezes Harvard Research Grants
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Education has notified Harvard University that new federal research grants are being put on hold. Education Secretary Linda McMahon conveyed this decision in a letter to Harvard President Alan M. Garber, sharply criticizing …
Gaza Health Officials Report Over 16,000 Child Killed in Israeli Offensive
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Health authorities in Gaza reported on Monday that over 16,000 children have tragically died in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of Israel's military offensive on October 7, 2023. This grim figure translates to one child losing their life …
India, Pakistan Exchange Intense Gunfire on Kashmir Border
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) An Indian army official reported intense exchanges of gunfire between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday, with both sides reportedly targeting each other's positions. According to local news sources quoting the …
Israeli Minister Supports Starvation in Gaza
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In a controversial and incendiary statement made late Monday, Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu advocated for targeting food supplies in Gaza, suggesting that Palestinians should be starved as part of Israel’s ongoing military campaign. …
Moscow says tariffs are ‘traditional way of doing business’ for US
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent surge in U.S. tariffs reflects Washington’s usual trade strategy, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She noted that while such measures are standard practice for the U.S., they come as a shock to many …
Branding AfD as ‘extremist’ backfires terribly
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for Protecting the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz), has officially classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as “right-extremist.” This designation follows a detailed report …
Vatican Cardinals Encounter Crucial Decision
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) As the Catholic Church approaches its upcoming papal conclave scheduled for Wednesday, Vatican observers report that cardinals are feeling the weight of selecting a new leader who can mend the widening rift between progressive and traditionalist …
West remembers WWII as basically fan fiction
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Historians rarely agree on the details of major historical events, and World War II (WWII) is no exception. As new documents are declassified and more excavations take place at key battle sites, fresh theories and alternative narratives will …
Swiss university privately did AI experiment to manipulate minds
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The University of Zurich is under fire for secretly conducting an AI experiment on Reddit users without their consent, raising serious ethical and legal concerns. The controversial study involved researchers deploying AI chatbots to participate in …
Media reports Israel consenting complete ‘conquest’ of Gaza
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's government has approved a strategy for the complete military occupation of Gaza, involving the forced relocation of its Palestinian population to the southern region of the territory. This new plan is aimed at achieving Israel’s war goals …
Gulf AI leading firm moves into US amid tech competition
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The UAE-based artificial intelligence company G42, supported by Abu Dhabi's state-owned Mubadala investment firm, is planning to expand into the United States, according to Financial Times reports citing corporate filings. The company intends to …
Trump reacts to AI pope illustration backlash
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has brushed off criticism surrounding a viral AI-generated image showing him in papal attire, claiming that the backlash is fueled by the "fake news media" rather than the Catholic community. The image, which features …