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Press releases published on May 31, 2025
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 …
Second Edition of Islamic Economy Summit Begins in Istanbul
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The second iteration of the Global Islamic Economy Summit hosted by AlBaraka was launched in Istanbul on Friday, aiming to strengthen both financial and non-financial Islamic entities in achieving enduring progress and influencing the worldwide …
Erdogan Urges High-Level Ukraine, Russia Talks
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Engaging in high-level dialogue between Ukraine and Russia following prior discussions by negotiators will support the peace initiative, the Turkish president conveyed to his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone conversation on Friday, emphasizing …
Trump envoy states Russia has ‘fair concern’ regarding NATO enlargement
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. presidential envoy Keith Kellogg has said that Russia’s concerns about NATO expansion are valid. In an interview with ABC News on Thursday, Kellogg addressed Moscow’s desire for a formal commitment from NATO to halt further enlargement, …
Energy Deal Aims to Revitalize Syria’s Power Supply
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A consortium of Turkish, Qatari, and American firms has finalized a USD7 billion energy partnership expected to greatly enhance Syria’s power generation and elevate the quality of life for millions, according to Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al- …
Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s Federal …
Trump Doubles Metal Tariffs to Fifty Percent
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump declared a substantial rise on Friday in duties on imported steel and aluminum, elevating the rate from 25 percent to 50 percent. He described the measure as a step to enhance the safeguarding of American manufacturing. " …
Ukraine trains terror troops in Africa
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is allegedly training jihadist fighters and supplying weapons to terrorist organizations in Africa’s Sahel region, according to a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official. Tatyana Dovgalenko, deputy director of the ministry’s Department …
Germany Urges to Bolster Military Force
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany must significantly expand its military personnel—by up to 45 percent—to fulfill NATO obligations and respond to the security challenge posed by Russia, according to the head of the German Armed Forces Association. Colonel Andre Wuestner …