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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convenes with several European leaders in Yerevan on Sunday, just before the 8th European Political Community summit set to take place the following day. During his meeting with Norway’s prime...

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Sunday that Washington will not be deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles on German soil in the near term — while firmly rejecting any suggestion that the decision was tied to his publicly aired...

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(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov issued a stark warning Sunday that Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure could trigger a spike in global oil prices — while simultaneously arguing that such a scenario would ultimately benefit...

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(MENAFN) Russia’s central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 14.5% on Friday.

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(MENAFN) Russia has rejected criticism over the brief detention of dozens of Israeli nationals at Moscow’s airport, describing the incident as a standard border security procedure consistent with practices used internationally.

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(MENAFN) Russia flatly rejected Washington's assertions that it is developing anti-satellite nuclear weapons on Friday, calling the allegations a fabricated campaign designed to justify U.S. military expansion in space.

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Back to Publications Japan’s former Arctic Ambassador, Keizo Takewaka, delivering a speech at the 2022 Arctic Circle Assembly held October 13–16 in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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(MENAFN) Maritime traffic through the Istanbul Strait is restored on Sunday after being temporarily halted due to a technical failure on a cargo vessel near the Besiktas coastline, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) At least 14 civilians were killed and roughly 60 more wounded Monday as Russian forces unleashed a barrage of attacks across Ukraine, striking energy infrastructure and residential areas in a single day of intensified violence.

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(MENAFN) Algeria has announced a 6,000-barrel-per-day production hike for June, as the OPEC+ alliance collectively moves to raise output amid improving global demand signals, the Algerian Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines confirmed on Sunday.

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(MENAFN) Germany has said it has not yet received official details regarding a planned US withdrawal of troops from its territory, even though the announcement itself did not come as a surprise, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius....

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Same-restaurant sales growth of 2.8% Total revenues increased 17.3% Net loss of $(2.7) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.8 million 16 new system-wide restaurants opened in 11 states BRADENTON, Fla., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch...

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(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron declared Tuesday that the South Caucasus must resist becoming an arena of great-power competition, calling instead for the region to emerge as a connective bridge between Europe, Central Asia, and the...

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(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Interior Minister said Monday that Russian attacks across multiple regions have killed 14 people and injured around 60 others since the beginning of the day, according to statements shared on Telegram.

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store hold talks on Sunday discussing strategic cooperation, including drone development, strengthening air defense systems, and broader bilateral ties,...

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First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results (All comparisons against the first quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.) Revenues of $1.9 billion, down 5% due to expected EUCOM contingency runoff Net income attributable to KBR of $102 million, down 12%; Operating...

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(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has formally ruled out his country's participation in the EU's €90 billion ($106 billion) joint loan package for Ukraine, extending his rejection to any future financing rounds as well.

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(MENAFN) Thousands of runners from across the world gathered in Kyrgyzstan for an international marathon that emphasized unity and cultural exchange through sport, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) A drone strike has hit a high-rise residential building in Moscow, near the city’s business district, according to statements from city officials.

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(MENAFN) European leaders are meeting on Monday in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, for the eighth European Political Community summit, where discussions are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as democracy, energy security,...