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Press releases published on May 13, 2025
Israel says releasing of Israeli hostage won’t stop genocide
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) As regional outlets stated on Monday, Israel will continue its ethnic cleansing in Gaza when Edan Alexander gets back to Israel, Edan Alexander who is an Israeli American hostage was freed with the mediation of the US as a third nation. A news …
Honda Projects 58.8 Percent Profit Decline Due to Tariffs
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Honda Motor announced on Tuesday that it expects its operating profit to plummet by 58.8% in the current fiscal year, attributing the decline to costs related to tariffs. The Japanese automaker is now forecasting an operating profit of 500 billion …
EBRD Reduces 2025 Growth Projection Amid Trade Uncertainty
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on Tuesday revised its 2025 growth projection down by 0.2 percentage points, citing increased trade policy uncertainty as the main factor. The bank now expects regional growth to reach 3% …
Russia Gears Up for Peace Talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday that Russia is moving forward with plans for peace talks with Ukraine, set for Thursday in Istanbul. “The Russian side continues its preparations for the talks, which are set to take place in …
Tchaikovsky’s gift to world
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) As a consequence of ‘The Nutcracker’, this Russian songwriter gave the world a number of its most cherished Christmas tunes. When he got introduced to Western audiences by his showman Sergey Diaghilev, who also brought Russian ballet to the world …
Surge in Internal Displacement Signals Escalating Global Crisis
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At the close of 2024, an unprecedented 83.4 million individuals were living in internal displacement, representing the highest figure ever documented, according to the Global Report on Internal Displacement 2025, published on Tuesday. This figure, …
EBRD Downgrades 2025 Economic Outlook
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised its economic outlook for the region downward, cutting its 2025 forecast by 0.2 percentage points. The adjustment brings the anticipated growth rate to 3 percent, citing …
S-African defense minister says worldwide peace must be deliberate effort
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Defense Minister Angie Motshekga has called for a renewed, intentional global commitment to peace, respect, and historical awareness amid growing geopolitical tensions. Speaking to RT during her visit to Moscow for the 80th …
Weaponized groups collide in Libyan capital
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed clashes broke out in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, on Monday evening following the assassination of a senior military commander. Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, head of the UN-backed government’s Stability Support Apparatus (SSA), was reportedly killed in …
Russia Considers Retaliation Against Poland
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is considering shutting down the Polish Consulate General offices in Kaliningrad and Irkutsk in response to Poland’s recent decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Krakow. This move could be a retaliation, as stated by Deputy …
Turkey’s Current Account Deficit Eases in March 2025
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey’s current account posted a deficit of $4.08 billion in March 2025, the Central Bank reported on Tuesday. This marks a slight improvement from the $4.12 billion deficit recorded in March 2024. The goods sector experienced a deficit of $4.84 …
Scandal occurs during Macron's visit to Ukraine
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A brief scandal occurred last weekend during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Ukraine with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, when they were seen handling some "suspicious" objects that some speculated …
Shakespeare museum is to be ‘decolonized’
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Shakespeare place of origin Trust (SBT) is preparing to “decolonize” its lengthy museum assembly, after study alleged that William Shakespeare’s heritage has been utilized to push ‘white supremacy’, according to a news agency. The study …
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls Russian Counterpart
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday evening, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke over the phone with his Russian peer Sergey Lavrov. Based on sources from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Fidan and Lavrov talked about the ongoing initiatives aimed at achieving peace …
Trump Describes Russia, Ukraine Talks as ‘very important’
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) During a press briefing on Monday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump underscored the critical importance of the forthcoming peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, set to occur in Turkey this week. He conveyed hope regarding the diplomatic …
Media reports Algeria commanding expulsion of French embassy employees
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered the expulsion of several French diplomatic personnel after France failed to follow proper procedures for their appointments, according to reports from Algeria’s press service (APS) on Sunday. The expelled employees, who were …
Moldova Targets EU Membership by 2028
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldova's President Maia Sandu has set a goal for her country to join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western stance. Since taking office in 2020, Sandu, a strong critic of Russia, has pushed for EU and NATO …
US, China accomplish tariff agreement
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and China have agreed to roll back or suspend the majority of new tariffs imposed since early April, according to a joint statement released on Monday. The move follows two days of negotiations in Geneva over the weekend and …
Kremlin Reacts to EU Sanctions Threat
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is steadfast in its commitment to achieving a lasting resolution to the conflict in Ukraine but refuses to be addressed in the “language of ultimatums,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated to reporters on Monday. His comments follow a …
Israel warns about Palestine acknowledgment
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has warned that Israel will take action against any country that unilaterally recognizes Palestinian statehood. Speaking alongside German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at a press conference on Sunday, Saar …