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Press releases published on May 24, 2025
Erdogan Stresses Stronger Ties with Syria
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan underscored the growing relationship between Türkiye and Syria during a private meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul on Saturday. The two leaders focused on enhancing collaboration in …
AI Surpasses Humans in Emotional Intelligence
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Researchers in Switzerland have revealed that artificial intelligence outperformed human participants in a series of emotional intelligence evaluations. The findings were shared on Thursday by a collaborative team from the Universities of Geneva …
Protesters Urge UK to End Arms Support to Israel
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of activists assembled outside 10 Downing Street on Friday, rallying under the slogan “Emergency Protest – Stop Arming Israel – Words Are Not Enough.” The crowd called on the British government to immediately cease weapons shipments to …
Trapped South African Miners Survive After Accident
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Close to 300 workers were brought to safety on Friday after being stranded underground in a South African gold mine due to a shaft-related problem that took place the day before. According to a statement from the Johannesburg-headquartered mining …
Zaluzhny Urges Ukraine to Reconsider Territorial Reclamation Goals
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Zaluzhny, the former top military leader of Ukraine, has suggested that the country should reconsider its aim to reclaim areas currently under Russian control. Speaking candidly, he indicated that only through a “miracle” could Ukraine hope …
Vance Says US Global Power is Being Challenged
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance declared on Friday that the period of America's unrivaled influence on the world stage has concluded, citing escalating rivalry from countries such as China, Russia, and others. Addressing cadets at the Naval Academy …
Japan Urges U.S. to Remove Tariffs Again
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief trade envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, reiterated his call for the United States to eliminate extra tariffs placed on Japanese goods, according to media coverage released on Saturday. During recent negotiations held in Washington, Akazawa …
EU Stresses Commitment to Constructive Tariff Talks
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission Vice President and chief trade negotiator Maros Sefcovic reaffirmed the European Union's dedication to balanced talks with the United States on Friday evening. His statement followed Leader Donald Trump's announcement of a …
EU Nations Demand Rethinking Human Rights Convention
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of nine European Union member states has called for a "new and open-minded conversation about the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights," with a particular focus on how it relates to migration policies. This appeal was …
Ex-Finnish Intelligence Chief Faces Treason Probe
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A past leader of Finland’s intelligence agency is being examined for alleged acts of treason, as reported by a national broadcaster on Friday. Antti Pelttari, who currently serves as the secretary general of Finland's parliament, is under …
Syria Welcomes U.S. Sanctions Easing
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed approval on Saturday following a U.S. announcement to lift economic restrictions on Syria without delay. The ministry interpreted the move as a positive development aimed at mitigating both humanitarian …
Putin Address Russia’s Strong Role in Military Trade
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the country’s robust stature in the international defense trade. He pointed out that Russia’s inclusion in the top five global arms exporters serves as a testament to the reliability and excellence …
North Korea Acknowledges Warship Launch Failure
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In an uncommon public concession, North Korea has announced the commencement of an inquiry into the unsuccessful deployment of a naval vessel that occurred earlier this week, as reported by official state media. According to a news agency, “No …
Denmark Increases Retirement Age to 70 by 2040
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Denmark’s legislative body has endorsed a divisive proposal to gradually elevate the country’s statutory pension age to 70 by the year 2040. This shift would position Denmark as having the highest retirement age across Europe. According to a …
Canada, Norway Pledge Stronger Ties
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney and Norwegian Premier Jonas Gahr Støre held a telephone conversation on Friday to explore avenues for enhancing collaboration in commerce, military matters, and northern security, according to a release from Canada. …
Boeing Settles with DOJ Over 737 Max Crashes
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Boeing has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pay a settlement totaling USD1.1 billion in connection with two fatal accidents involving its 737 Max aircraft. This resolution, reported by various news outlets, enables …
Trump Rules Out New Tariff Deal with EU
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump made it clear that he is not pursuing a new tariff arrangement with the European Union. Speaking at the White House, he stated, "I'm not looking for a deal. I mean, we've set the deal. It's 50%," emphasizing …
Turkish, Syrian Leaders Meet in Istanbul
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Turkey’s head of state, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, convened with Syria’s President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in the city of Istanbul. The encounter marked a significant diplomatic engagement between the neighboring countries. President Erdogan …
Nigerian Military Eliminates Boko Haram Insurgents
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Nigerian military announced on Friday that it had neutralized 16 Boko Haram insurgents during an operation in northeastern Borno State. According to a press release by military spokesperson Onyechi Anele, troops confronted the militants with …
Israel kills doctor’s kids in Gaza.
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A hospital where a doctor works in, in the town of Khan Younis, stated that an Israeli attack on Gaza striked the house of the doctor murdering 9 of her 10 kids. Nasser hospital stated that one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar's kids and her husband were …