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China, Brazil Urge Swift Start to Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Brazil have expressed their support for the swift initiation of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to an official statement released ahead of this week's talks in Istanbul. The endorsement came following a bilateral …
Zelensky Claims Exemption from Law Barring Putin Talks
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that a law he signed prohibiting negotiations with Russia does not restrict him personally, as he seeks a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is expected to visit …
France Expels Algerian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) France announced on Wednesday that it is expelling several newly arrived Algerian diplomats in direct response to Algeria’s earlier decision to expel French embassy staff. “Our response is immediate, firm, and strictly proportionate at this stage, …
UK Plans Job Relocations, Closes Whitehall Buildings
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government announced plans on Wednesday to close key Whitehall offices and shift thousands of jobs from London to regional centers across the UK. This move is part of a broader strategy to decentralize decision-making and reduce expenses, …
Tencent Sees Profit Growth Through Strong Gaming Performance
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tencent, the prominent Chinese technology corporation, reported a 13 percent year-on-year increase in revenue on Wednesday, mainly driven by impressive growth in its primary gaming division. According to a statement from the company, Tencent's …
Russia Confirms Resuming Ukraine Peace Talks
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday that Russia's representatives will await their Ukrainian peers in Istanbul on Thursday, aiming to resume peace talks that were interrupted in March 2022. During a press briefing in Moscow, …
EU Reaches Agreement on Russia Sanctions Package
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the European Union successfully reached an agreement on a new set of sanctions targeting Russia in response to its ongoing aggression towards Ukraine, as confirmed by the bloc’s foreign policy leader. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign …
Trump Threatens Oil Exports Cut on Iran
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, vowing to drive its oil exports to zero if talks in Oman aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal fall through. Trump had previously withdrawn from the agreement in 2018, which had …
Trump Announces Removing Syria Sanctions
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the United States will be lifting sanctions on Syria, aiming to provide the country with a "fresh start." The announcement came during his remarks at a Gulf-US summit in Riyadh, Saudi …
Sony Shares Climb Following Major Buyback
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of Sony Group jumped 3.67% on Wednesday following the company's announcement of a 250 billion yen ($1.7 billion) share repurchase. The electronics and entertainment giant reported operating income of 203.6 billion yen ($1.39 billion) for …
UK Announces Plan to Relocate Jobs
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UK government revealed plans to close several important Whitehall buildings and move thousands of civil service positions from London to various regional hubs across the country. This decision is part of a broader strategy to …
Actor Mal Gibson demands ‘truth’ on 9/11 attack
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Hollywood actor Mel Gibson, who voices his support for USA leader Donald Trump, has asked the American government to disclose the “truth” on what happened in 9/11 terror assaults. The catastrophic accident that happened almost 25 years ago “might …
EU Court Rules Against Commission's Withholding of Text Messages
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission acted unlawfully when it denied the release of text messages exchanged between its president, Ursula von der Leyen, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU's General Court declared on …
Erdogan Joins Virtual Meeting with Global Leaders
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part in a virtual meeting with the leaders of the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. The video conference was attended by United States Leader Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed …
Israel targets, kills Hassan Aslih photographer from Gaza
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) clinical sources and witnesses report that an Israeli attack on the emergency center of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza caused the murder of a famous Palestinian press photographer. His name is Hassan Aslih, who was being treated from injuries …
Erdogan Addresses PKK Disbandment
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan underscored the significance of following through on the dissolution of the terrorist group PKK. During a parliamentary group meeting of his political party, Erdogan emphasized that “What truly …
Israeli Army Orders Evacuation of Yemeni Ports
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Wednesday for three Yemeni seaports in anticipation of possible airstrikes. Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted on his X account, directing all Yemenis to vacate the ports of Ras Isa, Al- …
Canon’s EOS R1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Wins Highest Honor at International Red Dot Design Awards
GlobeNewswire
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May 14, 2025
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon Inc., the parent company of Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced that the company’s EOS R1 full-frame mirrorless camera, intended for professionals, won the “Best of the …
Global Veterinary Orthotics-Prosthetics Market Set to Surge Past USD 140.0 Million by 2035, grow at a CAGR of 6.4% | FMI
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
Global Veterinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Market to Witness Robust Growth Driven by Advancements in Animal Mobility Solutions (2025–2035) NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global veterinary orthotics-prosthetics market …
The GDL Fund Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $0.12 Per Share
GlobeNewswire
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May 14, 2025
RYE, N.Y., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Trustees of The GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) (the “Fund”) declared a $0.12 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2025 to common shareholders of record on June 13, 2025. The Board of Trustees will …