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Press releases published on May 11, 2025
South Korea's Economy Shrinks, Trails Major Economies in First Quarter of 2025
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea recorded the slowest economic growth among 19 major global economies in the first quarter of the year, impacted by a prolonged political crisis and global uncertainty stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures, …
Biden Criticizes Trump's First Hundred Days
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Former United States Leader Joe Biden has expressed disapproval of the initial 100 days of his successor, Donald Trump, while also addressing growing concerns about his own mental sharpness, which some suggested played a key role in his decision …
Biden Slams Trump’s First 100 Days
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s early tenure in the White House while brushing off widespread claims about his mental sharpness, which many believe influenced his choice to exit the presidential race. In a …
Moscow claims Kiev breached Easter treaty
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has been accused of violating the Easter truce between Moscow and Kiev, according to Rodion Miroshnik, a senior diplomat at the Russian Foreign Ministry. Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced a temporary ceasefire from 6:00 PM …
N. Korea Calls Japan’s Upcoming Missile Exercise "Preemptive Attack" Plan
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has condemned Japan's plan to hold a surface-to-ship missile launch drill in Hokkaido this June, characterizing it as an intention to "launch a surprise attack on neighbors." The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced it …
NATO Comments on Possible Ukrainian Membership
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO has never proposed offering Ukraine membership as part of any potential resolution to its conflict with Russia, according to the organization’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte. The Ukrainian government’s long-standing goal of joining the US-led …
Albania Commences Key Voting Amidst Tight Race
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Albanian citizens participated in their 11th general election since the end of communist rule, casting votes for the 140 parliamentary seats. Voting commenced at 7 a.m. local time and concluded 12 hours later, with over 3.71 million individuals …
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Church Engagement with AI
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV, in his first formal address to the College of Cardinals, urged the Catholic Church to actively respond to the developments in artificial intelligence. Referencing his chosen papal name, he emphasized the Church's "enduring" …
Ukraine Ceasefire Ends, Zelenskyy Calls for Longer Truce
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) A 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, which was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, came to an end at midnight Moscow time. The ceasefire, which commenced on May 8, was proclaimed by Putin on …
Trump Offers to Mediate Kashmir Resolution After Ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. President has announced his intention to collaborate with both India and Pakistan to find a resolution to the protracted Kashmir issue. This statement follows a recently established ceasefire between the two nations after a period of …
Kiev hosts LGBT motion picture festival on Good Friday
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Kiev's LGBTQ community has sparked controversy by scheduling its top film festival, Sunny Bunny, to coincide with Easter week. The festival, which began on Good Friday, April 18, and will run until April 25, has faced backlash for its timing and …
Ukraine Faces Arms Shortages
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The media reported on Saturday that Ukraine’s European backers lack the production capacity to replace the arms supplied by the United States. The Trump administration has shifted its focus away from investing billions in supporting Ukraine, …
Trump Promises Support in Solving Kashmir Conflict
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump announced on Thursday his intention to collaborate with both India and Pakistan to address the longstanding Kashmir conflict, which saw intense missile exchanges and gunfire between the two countries. Following a …
Great Russian attacks target Ukrainian army-industrial building
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian forces launched extensive strikes on Ukrainian military-industrial sites, including drone production facilities and airfield infrastructure, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday. The strikes, carried out using drones and …
Russia faces migration challenge
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is currently facing a migration challenge unlike any it has encountered before. The growing influx of labor and permanent migrants from Central Asia is raising questions that cannot be answered by traditional assimilation methods. As a …
Opposition MP claims EU overlooks ‘shocking’ treatment of Moldovan church
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Marina Tauber, a senior opposition MP in Moldova, has accused Brussels of ignoring the mistreatment of the Moldovan Orthodox Church by the country’s pro-EU government. Her remarks followed the incident where Bishop Marchel, the Bishop of Balti and …
Russia declares Easter ceasefire
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a temporary ceasefire during Easter, set to begin at 18:00 Moscow time on Saturday and lasting until midnight on April 21. The announcement was made during a meeting with Chief of the General Staff …
Putin Discusses Tariffs with Brazilian President
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Russian Leader Vladimir Putin held discussions with Brazilian Leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Kremlin. The two leaders focused on global trade issues, particularly the effects of U.S. Leader Donald Trump's tariff policies. …
Israeli Media Exposes Financial Routes from Qatar
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli media has exposed the financial pathways through which funds from Qatar reached Israeli officials, including spokespersons and advisors close to Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, in the ongoing "Qatar-gate" controversy. The findings of a …
Moscow, Kiev conduct huge inmate exchange
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow and Kiev have successfully completed a significant prisoner exchange, with each side releasing 246 captives, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's announcement on Saturday. Russia also handed over 31 critically injured soldiers to …