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Press releases published on May 31, 2025
Media reports Israel, Hamas consent Gaza ceasefire suggestion
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Both Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a new ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, according to multiple media sources on Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated his willingness to accept a plan …
Russia Rolls Out National Messaging App
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In a strategic effort to bolster its digital independence, Russia has rolled out a new national messaging application, according to a top lawmaker speaking on Friday. Sergei Boyarsky, who chairs the Information Policy Committee in the Russian …
Trump aide gets involved in impersonation scam
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. authorities are investigating a scam involving someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday. The impersonator, suspected of using AI-generated voice technology, has …
EU nation sentences educator for ‘pro-Russian’ outlooks
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A Czech court has sentenced a former teacher, Martina Bednarova, to a seven-month suspended sentence for sharing pro-Russian opinions during a school lesson, local media reported Thursday. Bednarova was also banned from teaching for three years …
Trump’s tariffs cost companies USD34 billion
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Multinational corporations have incurred a combined $34 billion in losses due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed tariff policies, according to a Reuters analysis. The sweeping trade measures have disrupted global supply chains and heightened …
Merkel reignites debate over immigration
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reignited debate over immigration by reaffirming her pro-migrant stance during the launch of her memoir, Freedom, even as Germany grapples with economic strain and concerns over rising crime. Critics …
Senior MP declares Russia ready to attack Germany if Taurus missiles are used
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A top Russian lawmaker has issued a stark warning that Germany could become a target for Russian strikes if Ukraine uses German-supplied Taurus cruise missiles to launch attacks on Russian territory. Andrey Kartapolov, head of the State Duma …
Russian security director responds to German missile allegations
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has warned it may reconsider its own military constraints in response to Germany’s decision to remove limits on how Ukraine can use German-supplied missiles, according to Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. Earlier this week, …
Saudi Arabia Deploys AI to Assist Pilgrims This Hajj
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia is deploying advanced smart technologies and AI-powered platforms to assist close to two million Muslim pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj. The authorities have introduced a variety of digital innovations designed to simplify …
Trump voices remarks on Macron spouse slap
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on a viral video showing French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, appearing to slap him aboard a plane, saying that the couple is “fine.” The video, which circulated widely online, was taken …
NYT alleges Musk is drugs consumer
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and prominent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, is allegedly struggling with serious drug use, according to a report by The New York Times published on Friday. The claims surfaced shortly after Musk …
France consents right-to-die regulation
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s lower house of parliament has passed a contentious bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, highlighting deep societal divisions in a country with strong Catholic roots. The National Assembly voted 305 to 199 in favor of …
Ukraine attempts to deceive Trump
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is attempting to deceive U.S. President Donald Trump in order to steer Washington back toward a hostile stance against Russia, according to Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations. Speaking at a UN Security Council …
Italy’s Economy Expands 0.7 Percent in Early 2025
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy’s economy expanded by 0.7 percent year-over-year during the first quarter, surpassing the initial forecast of 0.6 percent, revealed data published Friday by the National Institute of Statistics. On a quarterly scale, the nation’s GDP rose by …
Trump Imposes 50 Percent Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant policy move, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Friday his intention to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, doubling the existing rate. The decision, he explained, is aimed at offering stronger …
Trump Accuses China of Trade Pact Breach, Seeks Xi Talks
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he intends to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping following allegations that Beijing violated a recently established trade pact—threatening to unravel the fragile progress achieved in Geneva …
South Korea Greenlights Starlink, OneWeb for Internet Expansion
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has officially given the green light for Starlink to begin offering satellite-based internet within its borders, according to a news agency on Friday. Alongside Starlink, the UK-based satellite internet provider OneWeb has also secured …
China Announces Resumption of Seafood Imports from Japan
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) A Japanese official announced on Friday that China has consented to initiate steps to restart seafood imports from Japan, according to reports from local media outlets. A news Agency cited Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stating, "The …
UK plans to escalate offensive e cyber operations targeting Russia, China
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK plans to dramatically escalate offensive cyber operations targeting Russia and China, Defense Secretary John Healey revealed on Thursday, coinciding with the launch of Britain’s new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command. Healey told The Times …
Drone Strike on Sudan’s El-Obeid Claims Six Lives, Injures Fifteen
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six fatalities and 15 injuries were reported on Friday after a drone attack struck a hospital in El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State in western Sudan, according to both a volunteer organization and a medical insider. The …