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Press releases published on May 19, 2025
Central bank director claims Ukraine contemplating ditching dollar as reference currency
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is considering replacing the US dollar with the euro as its primary reference currency, according to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Governor Andrey Pyshny. The move reflects Kiev’s ambition to strengthen ties with the European Union, even …
Kremlin requests from Muscovites to display patience with Victory Day restrictions
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has urged Moscow residents to be understanding of the security measures imposed for this week’s Victory Day celebrations, which commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. The …
Zelensky declares Ukraine ready for instant ceasefire
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has declared that Kiev is prepared to initiate a full ceasefire immediately and without any preconditions. The announcement, posted on Zelensky’s official Telegram channel following a conversation with former …
Russia strongly advices India, Pakistan to demonstrate restraint
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed significant concern over the escalating violence between India and Pakistan, urging both nations to take steps to prevent further conflicts. The recent surge in tensions follows a terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley, Jammu and …
Von der Leyen demands EU to speed up Ukrainian admission
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on the EU to speed up Ukraine’s accession process, aiming to start membership talks in 2025. She argued that this move would strengthen Ukraine’s position in negotiations with Russia and …
House Budget Committee Approves Trump Tax-Cut Bill
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A controversial tax-cut bill, spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump, has successfully cleared a critical congressional hurdle. The House Budget Committee approved the legislation in a close 17-16 vote, setting the stage for a full House vote. …
Kiev tries fresh incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian troops launched a fresh cross-border offensive into Russia’s Kursk Region on Monday, targeting multiple areas including the villages of Tetkino and Novy Put. However, by Wednesday, the assault had failed to yield any meaningful …
Biden’s Office Reveals His Diagnosis with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his personal office revealed Sunday. The statement indicated the cancer, classified with a high Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), has spread to …
China's Retail Sales Fall Below Expectations
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Official figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday revealed that China's retail sales experienced a 5.1% year-on-year increase in April. This growth fell below market forecasts, suggesting a deceleration in domestic demand …
Sirbaz Khan Makes History Climbing All 14 Eight-Thousanders Without Oxygen
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Alpine Club announced Sunday that mountaineer Sirbaz Khan has made history as the first Pakistani to successfully climb all 14 of the world's mountains exceeding 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Khan …
Russia claims UK took advantage of Ukraine ‘to the last man’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused the UK of exploiting Ukraine for its own resource-driven goals, claiming British foreign policy is centered around resource acquisition at any cost. Zakharova criticized what she …
Stabbing in S. Korea Leaves Two Dead; Assailant Flees
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck in South Korea as two individuals were fatally stabbed and two others sustained injuries in a series of attacks, prompting a police manhunt for the suspect, according to a report released by a South Korean news agency on Monday. The …
Migrant Dies, 61 Rescued as Boat Sinks in English Channel
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating incident unfolded off the coast of Pas-de-Calais as a boat carrying 62 individuals attempting to irregularly migrate across the English Channel tragically sank on Monday morning. Tragically, one of the individuals on board lost their …
U.S.-China Trade "Reset" Hinders India's Manufacturing Dreams
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent developments in trade relations between Washington and Beijing could potentially hinder India's aspirations to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, just as the nation was beginning to demonstrate progress in this direction. Last week …
Bangladesh Approves Massive Development Plan for Upcoming Fiscal Year
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's top economic decision-making body has given the go-ahead for a 2.3 trillion taka (approximately $19 billion USD) Annual Development Program (ADP) for the fiscal year spanning July 2025 to June 2026. This newly approved ADP represents …
Russian FM says Ukraine showing ‘classic terrorist behavior’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of using peace negotiations as a smokescreen to extract financial aid from Western countries and promote extremist agendas. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Kiev’s actions as “classic …
Israeli military blocks an attack from Yemen
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli army stated on Sunday that it had stopped a rocket launched from Yemen, as Huthi rebels have been attacking Israel while its conflict with Hamas. The Israeli military stated on Telegram, “following the sirens that sounded a short while …
Russian candidate secures French ultramarathon
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian ultramarathoner Ivan Zaborsky has claimed victory at the prestigious ‘6 Days of France’ race, setting a new world record in the process. The 37-year-old athlete became the only participant to surpass the 1,000-kilometer mark during the …
Former CIA director claims US gave Ukraine just ‘enough arms to bleed’
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Ralph Goff, a former senior CIA official, has claimed that the United States intentionally limited military aid to Ukraine in order to prolong the conflict rather than enable Ukraine to win. In an interview with The Times published on Friday, Goff …
Rubio emphasizes US opposing stance on ‘endless negotiations’ on Ukraine
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized that Washington does not support prolonged peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine without tangible outcomes. Speaking on CBS News’ Face the Nation, Rubio acknowledged that while patience is …