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Press releases published on May 22, 2025
Two Israeli Embassy Employees Die in Shooting in Washington, D.C.
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Two employees from the Israeli embassy were fatally shot late Wednesday near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the …
Trump Rejects Zelensky’s Demands on Russian Sanctions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump has dismissed appeals from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for more stringent penalties against Russia, asserting that the ultimate choice rests solely with him. Zelensky has been persistent in his campaign for expanded …
Another Ukrainian citizen gets charged in UK Premier arson investigation
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian national has been charged in connection with a series of arson attacks in London that targeted properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to the Metropolitan Police. The police identified the suspect as 34-year-old …
Kremlin declares Russian political negotiations team will be waiting for Ukrainians in Istanbul
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has confirmed that a Russian delegation will be present in Istanbul on Thursday for direct talks with Ukraine, and it expects Ukrainian representatives to attend as well. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced the planned meeting …
Media reports former Ukrainian presidential adviser murdered in Spain
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian lawmaker and presidential adviser Andrey Portnov was reportedly shot and killed on Wednesday in a suburb of Madrid, Spain, according to local media outlets. The incident, which took place in Pozuelo de Alarcon, is being …
Fire Breaks Out on BBLT Oil Platform
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire broke out early on Tuesday morning at the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform located off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers who were performing scheduled maintenance work, as reported by the country’s oil and …
Rubio claims Biden was ‘irresponsible’ on Russia
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has criticized former President Joe Biden’s administration for what he called a dangerous lack of communication with Russia. Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Rubio emphasized the …
Shooting kills 2 Israeli embassy employees in Washington
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) As stated by the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, 2 employee members from the Israeli Embassy in the United States were shot dead in a gunfire on Wednesday night close to the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Noem stated on X …
South Korean Military Trains Polish Soldiers
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The South Korean military is currently providing training to a group of Polish soldiers on how to operate the Chunmoo rocket artillery system, following Poland's recent acquisition of the weaponry. This report comes from a news agency based in …
Russia’s Victory Day parade draws global attention
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9 once again drew global attention, not merely for its military display but as a reflection of the country's stance in the evolving world order. Fyodor Lukyanov argues that such events are more than symbolic—they …
Moscow declares Ukrainian strikes murdering six nationals in Victory Day ceasefire
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Six civilians were killed and 23 others injured in Russian territory during Ukrainian attacks carried out over a 72-hour ceasefire period meant to commemorate Victory Day, according to Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. President Vladimir Putin …
Putin Criticizes Ukraine's Actions to Soviet Monuments
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has harshly criticized radical Ukrainians for targeting Soviet monuments dedicated to World War II heroes. He described this behavior as a clear indication that these individuals hold a "neo-Nazi ideology." Putin made …
Canada Weighs Involvement in US ‘Golden Dome’
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is engaged in advanced discussions with U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s administration regarding participation in the proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative. The system is …
Finnish President Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Could Commence in Vatican
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Technical discussions between Russia and Ukraine could begin as early as next week at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview on Wednesday. Stubb suggested that the talks might also involve representatives from …
Ukraine Wants Zelensky, Putin Direct Talks
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has expressed a willingness for a direct meeting between its Leader, Vladimir Zelensky, and Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, according to statements made by the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrey Sibiga. This development highlights Kyiv’s …
Moscow outlines subjects for Istanbul discussions with Kiev
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia intends to focus on achieving a "sustainable settlement" during the expected peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, with key topics including Ukraine’s recognition of regions that have joined Russia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov …
Croatia Accelerates Nuclear Initiative to Tackle Electricity Deficit
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Croatia is progressing with plans to tackle its electricity deficit by constructing small modular reactors, Economy Minister Ante Susnjar revealed in an interview with Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) on Wednesday. Susnjar highlighted the successful …
Western Nations Progress Lifting Syria Sanctions
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Western nations, including the United States and members of the European Union, are progressing toward relaxing the punitive measures previously placed on Syria. This shift follows the collapse of the Assad government and aligns with the country’s …
China, ASEAN Complete Upgraded Free Trade Deal
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have wrapped up negotiations on the updated version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, as reported by the media. This upgraded agreement marks a significant step in enhancing …
Bitcoin Surpasses USD110,000 Milestone
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Bitcoin's price broke through the USD110,000 mark for the first time ever, following the recent progress of a significant stablecoin bill in the US Senate. According to data from Coinmarketcap, the total value of the global …