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Press releases published on May 5, 2025
Malaysia Offers Support for Peace Between Pakistan, India
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim stated on Monday that his nation was prepared to "play a role" in fostering peace between Pakistan and India. This announcement came as Iran's senior diplomat arrived in Islamabad to engage with the Pakistani …
Huge brands withdraw from LGBTQ parades
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Several major companies are reducing their sponsorship of New York City Pride events in 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal, as political pressures and financial concerns prompt a broader re-evaluation of LGBTQ-related marketing. Mastercard …
Police Thwart Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga's Rio Concert
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian authorities announced on Sunday that they successfully prevented a bomb plot aimed at Lady Gaga’s concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, which attracted over 2 million attendees on Saturday night. The Civil Police of Rio de …
Greek Cypriot Leader Visits Israel After Flight Delay
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Tel Aviv later than planned on Sunday due to a temporary flight halt at Ben Gurion Airport, triggered by a missile strike from the Yemeni Houthi faction, according …
Trump Confirms Two-Term Presidency
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President stated his intention to serve for eight years, stating that he will be an "eight-year president," effectively dismissing speculation about a potential third term in office. "I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term …
New global order for new world
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent global developments suggest that the concept of empire may no longer be a relic of the past, but rather a framework returning to relevance in international politics. Once viewed as outdated or morally discredited, the imperial model could …
Zelensky says Trump ‘sees things differently’ following Vatican meeting
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that US President Donald Trump changed his perspective on the Russia-Ukraine conflict following a brief meeting between the two at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican last week. Zelensky noted …
Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …
Mexico refuses Trump’s troops suggestion
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to send US troops to Mexico to fight drug cartels. Sheinbaum emphasized that while Mexico is open to cooperation, it will never accept any form of " …
South Korea’s Court Ruling Imperils Presidential Front-Runner
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's political landscape is in a state of heightened instability, as the Democratic Party grapples with the Supreme Court's recent decision to remand an election law violation case against its leading presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung …
US wants to end ISS before 2030
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The US government has announced plans to wind down operations of the International Space Station (ISS), aiming to retire the orbiting research lab by 2030. This decision was included in the White House’s Fiscal Year 2026 Discretionary Budget …
Appeals Court Pauses Reinstatement of VOA Staff
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) A United States federal appellate court has temporarily overturned a prior ruling from a lower court that mandated the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) staff members. These employees had been placed on administrative leave during …
Immortal Regiment marches held across globe
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Immortal Regiment marches, honoring World War II veterans, were held across the globe this weekend in anticipation of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9. In Beijing, around 1,000 participants gathered for the event, with Russian Ambassador …
US Judge Finds Apple in Contempt Regarding Epic Games Case
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) In a pivotal development in the prolonged legal conflict between Apple and Epic Games—the creator of Fortnite—a U.S. federal judge has determined that Apple deliberately disobeyed a 2021 court directive aimed at limiting its anti-competitive …
Presidential election rerun starts in Romania
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania is holding a rerun of its presidential election on Sunday, following the annulment of the previous vote due to claims of Russian interference and electoral violations. Moscow has denied these allegations. In the annulled November election, …
China Delays Solutions to U.S. Tariff Conflict
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) China is deliberately delaying any resolution to the ongoing tariff impasse with the United States due to significant internal disagreements among Leader Trump’s trade advisors and a lack of clarity on Washington’s ultimate policy trajectory. …
Lavrov talks to Pakistan on India tensions
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss the growing tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, Russia’s Foreign Ministry reported on Sunday. The call, initiated by …
Pakistan Requests UN Security Council Session
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Pakistan disclosed its intention to update the United Nations Security Council about the prevailing regional climate, amid rising hostilities with India following the April 22 incident in Kashmir that resulted in 26 casualties, based on …
South Korea’s Democratic Party Responds to Court Decision
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, South Korea’s Democratic Party conducted an urgent assembly in reaction to the Supreme Court's recent move to return an election law violation case involving its presidential hopeful, Lee Jae-myung, according to the media. The top court …
Trump performs YMCA dance to celebrate 100 days in office
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May 5, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days back in office with a lively celebration at a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, dancing to the classic 1970s disco anthem “YMCA.” During the event, Trump delivered an almost 90-minute speech …