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Press releases published on May 14, 2025
Kremlin reaffirms Putin declaring readiness for unconditional discussions with Ukraine
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again expressed Moscow's readiness to engage in peace talks with Ukraine without any preconditions, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The statement followed a meeting between Putin and Steve …
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Around 60 Palestinians in Overnight Gaza Assault
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli forces have killed nearly 60 Palestinians in overnight airstrikes on Gaza, with casualties including women and children, local media reported on Wednesday. According to a Palestinian news agency, Israeli warplanes targeted residential …
Ukraine Finalizes Key Steps for U.S.-Backed Reconstruction Fund
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine officially informed the United States on Tuesday that it has completed its internal procedures related to a key natural resources deal aimed at establishing a joint investment fund for the nation's reconstruction, a Ukrainian news agency …
Putin declares three days Victory Day ceasefire
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The truce will be in effect from May 8 to May 10, with all …
FSB declares ‘Ukrainian agent’ included in Russian general’s assassination arrested
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a suspected Ukrainian operative believed to be behind the assassination of Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior Russian military official. The general, who served as deputy …
Ukrainian MP signals post-conflict terror threat
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian MP Roman Kostenko has claimed that Ukraine’s intelligence agencies plan to carry out targeted killings of Russian officials and public figures for decades, even after active hostilities end. In an interview with Ukrainskaya Pravda, …
Russia officially acknowledges involvement of N-Korean troops in campaign to liberate Kursk Region
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially acknowledged the involvement of North Korean troops in the campaign to liberate the Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. Until now, Moscow had neither confirmed nor denied Pyongyang’s participation, citing that such military …
UN Lauds Turkey’s Role in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations on Tuesday commended Turkey for its continued efforts to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. When asked by Anadolu about the UN’s expectations for the upcoming round of peace …
UNICEF: Japan Struggles with Child Mental Health, Ranks 32nd Worldwide
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese children continue to face significant mental health challenges, with the country ranking 32nd among 43 developed and emerging nations, according to a UNICEF report released Wednesday. While Japan's position in mental health improved from …
Gaming Powers Tencent’s First-Quarter Revenue Growth
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tencent, one of China's leading technology firms, reported a 13% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, driven largely by strong performance in its gaming business. The company announced it generated 180.02 billion yuan ($25 billion) …
Kiev fires more than 100 drones into Russian border zone
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ukrainian military launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia overnight, targeting the Bryansk Region. Russian air defenses successfully intercepted a total of 115 drones between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 4:35 a.m. Monday, with the majority …
Japanese Children Suffer from Poor Mental Health
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent UNICEF report, published on Wednesday, reveals that Japanese children continue to face significant mental health challenges, with Japan placing 32nd out of 43 advanced and developing countries. While the nation has slightly progressed …
Zelensky confesses Ukraine unable to reclaim Crimea by force
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted that Ukraine does not have the military strength required to reclaim Crimea through force. The peninsula, which joined Russia in 2014 following a controversial referendum, has remained a point of …
Lavrov condemns Zelensky leaking secretive discussions
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for publicly disclosing details of sensitive negotiations, which he argued should remain confidential until finalized. Speaking in an interview with CBS …
Ukraine gives 15-year prison sentence to former leader
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly inciting desertion and organizing illegal border crossings, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday. Yanukovich, who served …
Russia Lists Topics for Istanbul Talks with Ukraine
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed a readiness to engage in future negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, with the aim of achieving a “sustainable settlement,” according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. During a conversation with journalists on …
Ukraine faces worsening manpower shortage
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) As Ukraine faces a worsening manpower shortage, officials in Kiev are considering lowering the military draft age from 25 to 18 and potentially conscripting women into service. These drastic measures come as enlistment numbers continue to fall …
Russia hails N-Korean ‘heroism’ in Kursk Region
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov has commended North Korean soldiers for their role in helping Russian forces expel Ukrainian troops from the Kursk Region. He highlighted their “resilience and heroism” during the military …
Iran Resumes Nuclear Negotiations with Key European Powers in Istanbul
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran is set to engage in nuclear discussions with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—known collectively as the E3—on May 16 in Istanbul, Turkey, according to a report released Tuesday. The talks will take place at the level of deputy foreign …
Tokyo Stocks Drop After Hitting Key Milestone
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo shares fell on Wednesday as market participants took profits following the Nikkei index’s climb above the closely watched 38,000 threshold a day earlier. The Nikkei 225 closed at 38,128.13, marking a decline of 55.13 points, or 0.14 percent, …