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Press releases published on May 31, 2025
Sudan Unveils Massive Cholera Vaccine Rollout Amid Rapid Outbreak
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sudanese Ministry of Health revealed on Friday that it has received more than 2.9 million cholera vaccine doses in response to a sharp rise in cases, particularly concentrated in the capital, Khartoum. According to the ministry’s statement, "A …
North Korea Ousts Top Commanders Over Warship Mishap
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has overhauled its top military leadership, according to a North Korean news agency, following a major naval accident that drew fierce criticism from the country's leader, Kim Jong Un. The sweeping changes were made during a Central …
Serbian companies secretly send ammunition to Ukraine
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has accused Serbian defense companies of covertly sending weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, allegedly bypassing Serbia’s official stance of neutrality through deceptive practices and third-party …
Pakistan PM Says Melting Glaciers Spur Urgent Flood Risk
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May 31, 2025
(MENAFN) At the International High-Level Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation (ICGP) held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of floods driven by rapidly melting glaciers. He …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …