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Press releases published on May 10, 2025
Xi Urges Cautious Progress in Myanmar’s Affairs
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Leader Xi Jinping on Friday emphasized the need to move forward with Myanmar's political process “in a prudent manner” during discussions with Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson …
Media reports Germany to announce immigration emergency
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to declare a national emergency to address the country's migration challenges, according to reports from Die Welt. On his first day in office, Merz announced that his government would begin …
US, Russia talk about beginning again gas flows to EU
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Russia have engaged in behind-the-scenes discussions about restarting Russian natural gas exports to the European Union, according to a Thursday report by Reuters citing eight unnamed sources. The talks are said to be part of …
German firms realize responsibility for Nazi taking power
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 50 of Germany’s top corporations have publicly recognized their historical complicity in Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. In a statement published in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung to mark …
XI declares Russia, China will battle ‘coercion’ on world stage
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, declared that China and Russia must jointly oppose unilateralism and coercive practices on the global stage. Xi arrived in the Russian capital to …
Albania Is Set for Parliamentary Elections
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 3.7 million eligible citizens in Albania are set to cast their ballots on Sunday in the nation's 11th parliamentary election since the collapse of its communist government in 1991. Roughly 3.71 million Albanians have the right to vote for …
US plots fresh thermonuclear bomb manufacturing
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is set to begin production of a new thermonuclear gravity bomb variant, the B61-13, starting next month, according to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This new model is an upgraded version of the B61 warhead, …
AI considered threat to humanity
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The world economy, already burdened by instability and unpredictability, was thrown into deeper turmoil by U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs. These abrupt trade measures triggered widespread disruption, escalating …
Turkey, UK Seek to Deepen Trade Ties
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey and the United Kingdom are working to broaden their existing post-Brexit trade pact to encompass services, capital flows, agricultural benefits, and online commerce, according to officials and industry figures on Friday. This initiative …
Sudan Government Accuses RSF of Killing 20 Prisoners in Drone Attack
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese government has accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out a lethal drone attack on a central prison in El Obeid, North Kordofan State, on Saturday. According to a government statement, the strike resulted in …
NATO Diplomats Are Set to Meet in Turkey
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomatic sources reported on Saturday that NATO foreign ministers will assemble in Antalya, Turkey on May 14–15 for an informal gathering (NATO iFMM) led by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Delegates from all 32 NATO allies are slated to …
Media reports US contemplating lowering China tariffs to 50 percent
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a plan to reduce the high tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, with the New York Post citing sources familiar with the discussions. The reduction could take effect as early …
UK strikes Russia with ‘largest ever’ sanctions bundle
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government has announced its "largest-ever" sanctions package against Russia, aiming to disrupt the country's oil transportation network and reduce its energy revenues. This move was timed to coincide with Russia's commemoration of the 80th …
Hundreds gather in Berlin for Immortal Regiment march
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, hundreds gathered in Berlin for the Immortal Regiment march, a civilian procession to honor those who fought for the Soviet Union during World War II. Despite the commemorative nature of the event, Soviet flags and symbols were banned, …
Vance talks about altered US plan on Ukraine
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has signaled a strategic shift in Washington’s approach to the Ukraine conflict, saying the U.S. is moving beyond Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire and focusing instead on securing a lasting peace agreement with …
Nuggets, Cavaliers Take Semifinal Leads
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime to secure a 2-1 advantage in the NBA Western Conference semifinals on Friday. Playing at Ball Arena, Jamal Murray tallied 27 points for the Nuggets, while Nikola …
Kim Jong-un pledges to safeguard Russia against West
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. During his visit, he reaffirmed North Korea's alliance with Russia and pledged …
U.S., China Meet in Geneva to Navigate Trade Spat
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened in Geneva on Saturday, signaling a potential move to de-escalate a protracted trade conflict. The meeting, reported by a Chinese news agency, comes after weeks of …
NATO general gets booted due to rape gaffe
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO’s deputy commander for Ukraine support, Major General Hartmut Renk, has been dismissed following a rape-related comment he made during a high-level meeting in February, as reported by Der Spiegel. Renk reportedly told attendees, "If rape is …
Poland demands WW2 reimbursement from Germany
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May 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Poland has decided to drop its demand for reparations from Germany for the damage caused during the Nazi occupation in World War II, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced after discussions with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Warsaw on …