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Press releases published on May 13, 2025
EU Prepares Legal Move to Bypass Hungary on Russia Sanctions
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In an effort to sidestep Hungary’s ongoing resistance, the European Commission is reportedly preparing to redefine the legal framing of its anti-Russian sanctions, a media outlet has revealed, citing five anonymous sources. Current EU sanctions …
Rights Group Urges India to Stop Rohingya Refugee Detention, Deportations
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A human rights organization has called on India to immediately stop the unlawful detention and forced deportation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. In a statement published Monday, Fortify Rights urged New Delhi to "immediately stop arbitrarily …
Russia Delivers New Su-35S Fighter Jets
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has handed over a fresh group of Su-35S multi-purpose fighter planes to the nation's Ministry of Defense, according to an official announcement made by the firm on Monday. These 4++ generation jets …
Twitch Streamer Answers US Border Agents About Political Views
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish-American Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker shared on Monday that he was stopped and interrogated by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials when returning from France. According to Piker, the agents asked him …
European Stocks Surge as U.S.-China Trade Fears Subside
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) European stocks experienced a significant upswing on Monday as investors reacted positively to news of tariff adjustments between China and the United States, signaling a potential de-escalation of trade disputes. Following high-level economic and …
UK Special Forces Veterans Reveal Shocking War Crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 30 former UK Special Forces operatives have provided eyewitness testimony detailing alleged war crimes committed during missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the unlawful killings of civilians, detainees, and children. In a panorama …
Brunei Man Gets 16-Month Sentence for Stealing iPhone 11
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 16 months in prison by Brunei’s Magistrate Court on Monday after being convicted of stealing an iPhone 11 from a store near the capital. The man, identified as Mohd Noramir Jamil, had pleaded guilty to the theft, …
Mexican President Slams U.S. Cattle Import Ban, Demands Mutual Respect
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly condemned the United States' recent decision to halt the import of live Mexican cattle for a two-week period, labeling the move as "unjustified." During her daily press conference, Sheinbaum …
Orban Warns of Ukraine's EU Membership
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban has cautioned that granting Ukraine membership in the European Union would only extend the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev, potentially involving the EU in the dispute. Ukraine, which has made EU membership …
Authorities Probe Fire at UK Premier’s Residence
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British counter-terrorism units are contributing to an ongoing inquiry after a fire broke out at Premier Keir Starmer’s residence in North London in the early hours of Monday morning. The Metropolitan Police reported that the blaze resulted in …
Iran declines ‘unacceptable’ US nuclear request
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly rejected a key demand from the United States to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure during the latest round of negotiations in Oman. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Pezeshkian emphasized …
Modi Says India Won’t Tolerate Nuclear Blackmail
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Premier Narendra Modi made a strong declaration on Monday, promising a “befitting response” to terrorism. He stated that New Delhi might even resort to military action if faced with threats from a nuclear-armed nation, implicitly referring …
Turkey Backs Russia, Ukraine Peace Talks
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced Turkey’s willingness on Monday to offer comprehensive assistance at every phase of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. This commitment came during a phone conversation with Ukrainian Leader …
EU lives out Gaddafi`s grim prophecy
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The migration crisis at Europe’s southern borders has been intensifying for decades, and it has now reached a critical point. In response to the increasing number of refugees, the European Union (EU) is increasingly shifting the burden to third …
India evaluates Pakistani losses in army confrontation
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) India estimates that its recent military strikes under Operation Sindoor have resulted in the deaths of around 40 Pakistani security personnel and 100 militants, according to Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, director general of military operations. …
Recent India, Pakistan Hostilities Claim Lives
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent surge of violent confrontations involving India and Pakistan, a total of 51 fatalities were reported, comprising 40 non-combatants and 11 members of the armed services, according to a Tuesday statement from Pakistan's military. …
China backs suggested discussions between Russia, Ukraine
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) China has expressed support for the proposed resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This follows a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to restart negotiations, potentially as early as Thursday, with Ukraine's President …
Rights Group Urges India to End Forced Deportation
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, a human rights organization called on India to cease the arbitrary arrest and forced deportation of Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar. The group, Fortify Rights, emphasized the urgent need for the Indian government to halt these actions …
India Denies U.S. Allegations of Trade Threat to Mediate Pakistan Ceasefire
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Foreign Ministry officials have rejected allegations that the United States threatened to cut trade in order to mediate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. In a White House briefing on Monday, President Donald Trump asserted that his …
Ukraine, U.S. Approve Economic Partnership Deal
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially enacted legislation on Monday, approving an economic cooperation agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The bill’s status was updated on the Verkhovna Rada's online platform, indicating …