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Premier’s, minister’s, MLA’s statements on Filipino Heritage Month
CANADA, June 1 - Premier David Eby has released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month: “June is Filipino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture and invaluable contributions of the Filipino...

Saudi foreign minister goes on historic trip to Ramallah
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, is set to lead a delegation from the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, amid increasing international efforts to advance...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on National Indigenous History Month
CANADA, June 1 - “Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of Canada’s lands and waters for time immemorial. National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge, and traditions of First Nations,...

Saudi Foreign Minister Plans Visit to Ramallah
(MENAFN) Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, is set to head a delegation from the Arab-Islamic ministerial committee on a visit to Ramallah in the occupied West Bank this Sunday. This visit comes as international momentum...

Turkish Foreign Minister Plans Visit to Ukraine
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Ukraine on May 29-30, following an invitation from his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, according to diplomatic sources. This visit aims to strengthen the ongoing dialogue...

French Interior Minister Sparks Outrage for Labeling Fans as “Barbarians”
(MENAFN) French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has ignited controversy after branding supporters of Paris Saint-Germain celebrating the club’s UEFA Champions League triumph as “barbarians.” Following PSG’s dominant 5-0 win over Italy’s Inter...

French Interior Minister Faces Criticism
(MENAFN) French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is under fire following his characterization of Paris Saint-Germain supporters as “barbarians” during their Champions League celebrations. His remarks came after PSG secured a commanding 5-0 win...

Japan Unleashes Government Stockpile Rice to Ease Consumer Prices
(MENAFN) Facing a sharp surge in rice costs, Japan has begun releasing government-held rice reserves directly to retailers without competitive bidding, aiming to ease consumer prices nationwide. Starting Saturday, major supermarket chains...

German Foreign Minister Says Defeating Russia is Impossible
(MENAFN) From the outset of the conflict in Ukraine, it has been evident that Russia cannot be overcome, especially given its position as a nuclear power, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview with a newspaper....

USW welcomes federal commitment to Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects
TORONTO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement: “The United Steelworkers (USW) welcomes the federal government’s decision to require Canadian steel and...

Visit of Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, 31 May 2025
The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, visited Singapore on 31 May 2025. Prime Minister Anwar called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. They commended the excellent partnership between our two countries and underscored the...

UN plan aims to end housing crisis
(MENAFN) The latest session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded in Nairobi with the approval of a major plan designed to address the global housing crisis. The event brought together over 1,300 participants, including government...

M·A·C Launches New Limited-Edition VIVA GLAM Lipglass Co-Created by Kim Petras
Every cent goes back to VIVA GLAM charities as M·A·C pledges a $1 million (USD) donation to LGBTQIA+ grantees in 2025 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shines like glass. Feels like Air. Gives back 100% to charity....

Regional Leader To Partner with Ambassador Enterprises as Strategic Consultant
The collaboration is poised to enhance Ambassador’s vision for community flourishing and impact across education, nonprofit, and private sectors. FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ambassador Enterprises (AE), a...

Global Electric Vehicle Market to Reach USD 2.73 Trillion by 2029, Says Mordor Intelligence
The major trends driving the electric vehicle market growth are government incentives, sustainable shift, OEM expansion, tech upgrades, and digital mobility. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Electric Vehicles...

Water and Sanitation and South African Local Government Association strengthen local governance in the water sector
DWS and SALGA join forces to empower Mpumalanga Municipalities on water policy and by-law development The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), has taken a significant...

Link Oregon Names Seasoned Researcher and Non-Profit Leader Jackie Wirz as Executive Director
Wirz will lead efforts to expand reach of Link Oregon’s state-of-the-art fiber network and unlock benefits of the data economy for all Oregonians PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Link Oregon, the statewide...

Prime Minister Carney convenes the Incident Response Group
CANADA, May 30 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to address the escalating 2025 wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country, particularly Western Canada....

Governor Shapiro Visits the Space Institute at the University of Pittsburgh to Highlight Proposed Investments to Speed Up Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy and Connect Researchers with the Private Sector
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation program to further position the Commonwealth as an economic development and innovation leader. This budget aims to connect the dots and...

Governor Shapiro Visits the Space Institute at the University of Pittsburgh to Highlight Proposed Investments to Speed Up Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy and Connect Researchers with the Private Sector
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation program to further position the Commonwealth as an economic development and innovation leader. This budget aims to connect the dots and...