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Press releases published on May 4, 2025
AI-created Churchill retells Starmer who demolished Nazi Germany in WWII
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) RT has released an AI-generated video featuring former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in which he emphasizes the critical role of the Soviet Union in the defeat of Nazi Germany and the Axis powers during World War II. The video comes …
Ukraine Reports Shooting Down Two Russian Jets
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that his military had destroyed two Russian warplanes in the past day using unmanned sea drones near Crimea. In a late-night video address, Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian forces utilized …
Japan Peace Rally Urges Protection of Pacifist Constitution
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Tens of thousands of peace advocates gathered in a Tokyo park on Constitution Memorial Day, voicing their strong desire to uphold Japan's pacifist constitution and resist any moves towards war and military expansion. The Saturday rally drew nearly …
Rubio says Ukraine can’t reclaim lost land
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is unlikely to recover its pre-2014 borders from Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a recent interview with Fox News. He acknowledged that despite ongoing peace negotiations, the positions of Moscow and Kiev remain …
US explains view on Ukraine peace discussions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States will not abandon its role in facilitating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite earlier remarks suggesting it might pull out, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified on Friday. Rubio emphasized, however, that if the …
Trump plans on skipping NATO summit
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump may skip the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague unless European members agree to significantly increase their defense spending, according to Germany’s Der Spiegel. US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has reportedly …
Berlin denies Rubio’s claims of ‘tyranny in disguise’
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Berlin has firmly rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claim that Germany is exhibiting “tyranny in disguise” after the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was officially classified as “extremist.” The German Foreign Ministry …
German opposition suggests substitution of NATO
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Jan van Aken, co-leader of Germany’s Left party, has proposed replacing NATO with a new security alliance that would include both Russia and the United States. He argued that the US-led military bloc "has no future" and suggested that Germany …
Scholz says ‘don’t rush’ to prohibit AfD
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged caution when it comes to potentially banning the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. His comments followed a report by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution ( …
US reportedly prepares fresh Russia sanctions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is preparing a new round of economic sanctions targeting Russia to pressure Moscow into settling the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported on Friday. However, it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will approve …
English soccer chiefs prohibit males from female`s match
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Football Association (FA) of England has announced a new policy that will ban transgender women from participating in women’s football, following a recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court. The policy is set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The FA …
Al Ahli Triumphs Over Kawasaki Frontale in Asian Champions League Final
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli have emerged victorious in the Asian Champions League, securing a 2-0 win against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday. The final showdown took place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, where Al Ahli …
Trump declares far-reaching sanctions against Iran
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has declared sweeping new sanctions on Iran, warning that any country purchasing Iranian oil or petrochemical products will face secondary sanctions from the United States. The announcement comes as U.S.-Iran negotiations …
US urges for direct Russia-Ukraine discussions
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has announced it will no longer act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, urging both sides to take responsibility for resolving the conflict through direct negotiations. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated during …
Trump proclaims US did most to win both world wars
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has proclaimed that the United States played the most decisive role in winning both World War I and World War II. While announcing new commemorative dates, he designated May 8 as Victory Day for WWII and November 11 for WWI. …
Ex-U.S. Senate aide says ‘Russophobia’ behind Romania’s deportation of RT journalist
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Tara Reade, RT contributor and former U.S. Senate aide, has criticized Romania’s recent deportation of RT journalist Chay Bowes, calling it a reflection of escalating "Russophobia" in the West, especially within Western media. She argued that the …
Finance Chief Takes Over as Yemen's Premier
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's governing body, the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), has installed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the former finance minister, as the nation's new prime minister. This change comes swiftly after Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak resigned, citing …
No Supplies Left: Kuwait Hospital Gaza Faces Imminent Shutdown
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A hospital in southern Gaza has issued an urgent warning, stating it may have to halt operations within a week due to dwindling medical supplies. Kuwait Specialized Hospital in Rafah attributed the crisis to the ongoing Israeli military actions …
Serbian Leader Cuts US Trip Short Due to Health Status
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vucic suddenly terminated his journey to the United States and returned to Belgrade after becoming ill while in the state of Florida, according to Serbian authorities on Saturday. According to his team, the president …
Deadly House Fire in Philippines Claims Women’s Life, Injures Others
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic house fire in Rizal province, located just outside Manila, claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman and left three others injured on Sunday morning, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported. The fire broke out at approximately 6 a.m. local …