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MP states Ukraine will extend martial law
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s parliament plans to extend martial law for another 90 days, according to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak. This move, expected between April 15 and 18, would postpone any realistic possibility of holding presidential elections, which have already …
Moscow criticizes drone attacks in Sudan
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly condemned drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Sudan's Port Sudan, urging for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict and calling for dialogue between the country's warring factions. The strikes, carried out by …
Far-right Svoboda party accuses head of Sumy’s military administration of being responsible for deaths caused by Russian cruise missile strike in Sumy
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The mayor of Konotop, Artyom Semenikhin, a member of the far-right Svoboda party, has accused the head of Sumy’s military administration, Vladimir Artyukh, of being responsible for the deaths caused by a Russian cruise missile strike on Sunday in …
India's Military Strikes Draw Sharp Rebuke from Pakistan
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Islamabad has formally protested to India following overnight military strikes on several locations that resulted in at least 26 deaths, according to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry. The Indian charge d'affaires in Islamabad was summoned on Wednesday …
Kremlin affirms patience needed in discussions with US
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has tempered expectations regarding quick progress in its ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, emphasizing that the issues at hand are complex and longstanding. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that …
Russia, Ukraine plan on conducting direct discussions
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Ukraine are reportedly set to hold direct talks in Ankara next week to discuss Black Sea security, according to CNN Turk, which cited unnamed sources within Türkiye’s Defense Ministry. The meetings are said to be scheduled for Tuesday …
Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian forces assembled for award ceremony in city of Sumy
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian missile strike hit Ukrainian forces assembled for an award ceremony in the city of Sumy, resulting in over 20 fatalities and more than 80 injuries, according to Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya. The attack reportedly occurred in the city …
Russian photographer blocked from receiving prize in EU
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Press Photo Foundation has withdrawn an invitation to Russian photojournalist Mikhail Tereshchenko, the 2025 contest winner, preventing him from attending the awards ceremony in Amsterdam next month. The organization reversed its …
Moscow says Sumy attack targeted meeting of Ukrainian commanders
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that its missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday targeted a meeting of Ukrainian military commanders. The attack, carried out with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, resulted in the deaths …
Trump's Foreign Tariff Threat Shakes Film Industry
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's recent declaration of a potential 100 percent tariff on films produced overseas has generated significant turmoil within Hollywood and the broader global entertainment sector. The announcement immediately triggered a …
Kremlin announces possible Putin-Trump meeting
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to happen, although the timing remains undecided, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Sunday. Speaking with journalist Pavel Zarubin, …
Your World empowers young people to become leaders and agents of change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
This year’s national winners from Royal International School, Kurunegala in Sri Lanka focused on a new initiative at their school, enabling students to benefit from outdoor learning. The first and second runner-up winners, selected from the national …
Your World Empowers Young People to Become Leaders and Agents of Change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
The winner of the 2025 Your World competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210 students across …
Your World Empowers Young People to Become Leaders and Agents of Change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
The winner of the 2025 ‘Your World’ competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210 students …
Your World Empowers Young People to Become Leaders and Agents of Change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
The winner of the 2025 Your World competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210 students across …
Your World Empowers Young People to Become Leaders and Agents of Change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
The winner of the 2025 ‘Your World’ competition by British Council Partner Schools is Scoris International School from Uganda. Their project addressing unemployment among women in their country was selected from 642 entries submitted by 3,210 students …
Your World empowers young people to become leaders and agents of change
GlobeNewswire
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May 7, 2025
• This year’s national winners from Playpen School in Bangladesh collected funds to donate books and notebooks to children in deprived communities in the country. • Bangladesh showed strong participation, with 60 video projects submitted out of a total of …
Estonia initiates clampdown on its biggest Christian church
MENAFN
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s parliament has approved legislation that may force the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC) to cut its longstanding ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), citing national security concerns. The move has sparked strong …
Russia Predicts Larger Budget Shortfall, Wealth Fund Reserves Tapped
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov announced Tuesday that a decline in oil and natural gas revenues will lead to a larger budget deficit. To cover this shortfall, the government will utilize reserves from the National Wealth Fund. According …
Tokyo's Stock Index Declines as Stronger Yen Bites Exporters
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May 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo's main stock index experienced its first decline in eight trading sessions on Wednesday, as a strengthening yen put pressure on shares of export-oriented companies and dragged down the broader market. The Nikkei 225 index concluded the day …