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Press releases published on May 13, 2025
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fatal Army Ammunition Disposal Blast Kills 13 in West Java
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 13 people lost their lives when the Indonesian military accidentally triggered a deadly explosion while disposing of expired ammunition in West Java on Monday, a military spokesperson reported. The tragic event occurred around 9:30 a.m. …
Trump Begins Middle East Tour in Saudi Arabia
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, United States Leader Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shortly after arriving in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, at the beginning of a regional diplomatic mission. According to a Saudi …
Egypt Reclaims Plundered Ancient Artifacts from U.S.
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Twenty-five historically and artistically important artifacts from various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization have been returned to Egypt from the United States, according to an announcement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday. Operating …
South Korea Arrests Taiwanese Nationals for Filming Warplanes
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Two Taiwanese individuals were taken into custody by South Korean law enforcement on suspicion of recording footage of American military aircraft and installations during an air event, as reported by the media, citing information from local …
Moldovan president vows to become member of EU by 2028
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that her country could join the European Union by 2028, despite increasing opposition to her pro-Western policies. Moldova, a former Soviet republic, has been seeking EU and NATO membership since Sandu, a …
Head of Workers Party of Britain urges Zelensky to ‘grasp’ Putin’s offer
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) George Galloway, leader of the Workers Party of Britain, has urged Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky to take advantage of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to restart direct negotiations. Galloway emphasized that Ukraine is in a “losing …
US oil sector expresses disappointment with Trump
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The US oil industry is increasingly dissatisfied with President Donald Trump’s policies, with falling crude prices and tariffs putting pressure on producers, particularly smaller ones, according to Bloomberg. During his campaign, Trump’s “drill, …
Libya Clashes Break Out After Security Chief Death Claim
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Intense fighting broke out in Libya's capital, Tripoli, on Monday as opposing armed groups clashed. The violence follows unconfirmed reports of the death of Abdul-Ghani al-Kikli, also known as Ghaniwa, who led the Stability Support Department, an …
Trump announces ‘important and impactful’ executive command
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign a major executive order aimed at drastically reducing prescription drug prices in the country, describing it as potentially one of the most significant in American history. In a Sunday post on …
UK suggests tighter immigration regulations
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a set of stricter immigration policies aimed at reducing the number of foreigners entering the UK, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with high migration levels. Outlined in a government …
Slovak MEP describes Kallas as ‘tragedy’ for EU
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha has sharply criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, calling her leadership a “tragedy” for the European Union. In an interview with RT, Blaha also accused top EU officials of supporting …