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Press releases published on May 6, 2025
Israel attacks ‘dozens of targets’ in Yemen
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to a ballistic missile attack by Houthi rebels on Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel has carried out airstrikes on multiple targets in Yemen. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) deployed around 20 fighter jets on Monday, …
Chinese exporters avoid US tariffs
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese exporters are employing various tactics to avoid hefty US tariffs, including rerouting shipments through third countries to disguise their origin, according to the Financial Times. This strategy, known as “place-of-origin washing,” …
India commands first civil defense trainings in very long time
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed several states to conduct mock security drills on May 7 to strengthen civil defense measures in case of an attack. This is the first such drill since 1971 and comes in the wake of rising tensions …
Kremlin claims neo-Nazism rising in Europe
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed concerns on Monday about the growing prevalence of neo-Nazism in Europe, stressing the need for continuous and extensive efforts to combat this issue. His remarks followed a Politico report suggesting …
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Yemen, Targeting Multiple Sites
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Health officials connected to Yemen's Houthi group reported that Israeli warplanes executed numerous airstrikes on the Hodeidah province on Monday, resulting in at least two fatalities and 42 injuries. According to local media reports, 48 …
Sheinbaum Confirms Communication with Trump Remains Good
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Mexican Leader Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed on Monday that her communication with U.S. Leader Donald Trump remains "very good." Her statement followed Trump’s confirmation on Sunday that he had suggested deploying American forces to Mexico to …
Microsoft shuts down Skype
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft has officially announced the shutdown of Skype on May 5, 2025, after nearly 22 years of service. The company is now focusing its efforts on promoting its Teams application instead. Skype was created in August 2003 by Niklas Zennstrom, …
FAA Puts Blame on Controller Trauma for Newark Airport Delays
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed on Monday that recent disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey stemmed from air traffic controllers taking time off due to psychological distress. This …
Romanian Premier quits position when anti-EU nationalist took election lead
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced his resignation and the dissolution of the ruling pro-EU coalition after nationalist candidate George Simion took a strong lead in the first round of the country’s presidential elections. …
Putin calls Modi criticizes Kashmir terror assault
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Kashmir that occurred in April. Putin extended his deepest condolences for the loss of innocent lives and offered …
Berlin strikes back due to US ‘tyranny in disguise’ allegation
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed criticism from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently accused Berlin of engaging in “tyranny in disguise” by officially labeling the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as extremist. …
UN conducts ‘closed’ consultations on India-Pakistan tensions
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will conduct a closed-door session on Monday to address the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Kashmir. The meeting was convened by the Greek presidency …
U.S. Economy Contracts Due to Trump’s Policies: Expert
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) According to an expert, President Donald Trump's implemented policies since assuming office in January have resulted in a 0.3% contraction of the U.S. economy during the first quarter. This downturn marks the first shrinkage in 12 quarters, …
Imprisoned MP says Zelensky testing US patience
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is pushing the limits of U.S. tolerance by cracking down on political critics, according to jailed Ukrainian MP Aleksandr Dubinsky. In a Telegram post on Sunday, Dubinsky claimed that Zelensky's recent …
Dust Storms, Severe Weather Blanket Arab Nations, Officials Warn
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Multiple Arab countries are currently experiencing a bout of severe weather, characterized by widespread dust storms and unstable conditions. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, and Iraq have issued …
Trump commands opening again Alcatraz
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has announced plans to reopen and expand Alcatraz Island as a maximum-security prison, aiming to house what he described as the “most ruthless and violent” criminals in the country. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump …
Ford Retracts 2025 Financial Guidance Amid Tariffs Impact
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Company has retracted its financial guidance for the full year 2025, citing an anticipated $1.5 billion dent in profits due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. This announcement comes despite the automaker surpassing …
New Zealand Lawmaker Pushes for Under-16s Social Media Ban
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A New Zealand legislator is pushing for the creation of a law that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, a move that could see New Zealand align with Australia's stricter approach to regulating online …
Iran Reaffirms Peaceful Nuclear Program Amidst Delayed Dialogue
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons. Speaking at a weekly press conference, Baghaei stated, "If the American side is honest in its request that the Islamic …
Von der Leyen acts ‘beyond deplorable’ on Gaza
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, has sharply criticized top European Union leaders for what she describes as enabling Israel’s alleged war crimes in Gaza. In an interview with The Intercept, …