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Press releases published on May 21, 2025

Trump Meets Republicans Pushing for Support on Tax
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump met privately with House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, aiming to solidify backing for his massive spending and tax reduction initiative. This significant legislative package marks a pivotal point in his …

High Housing Prices Burden Foreign Residents in Germany
(MENAFN) A recent investigation conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) highlights a notable discrepancy in rental costs between foreign residents and German nationals. The report, published on Wednesday, indicates that individuals without …

Iraq's Oil Ministry Denounces Kurdistan's Energy Agreements with U.S. Companies
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Iraq's Oil Ministry rejected recent energy agreements between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and U.S. companies, deeming them a violation of Iraqi law. In a statement, the ministry asserted that the deals, valued at billions …

EU Approves Defense Loan Plan
(MENAFN) As part of an increasing drive for Europe to enhance its own defense capabilities, the European Union member states have reached a consensus on a substantial EURO150 billion (USD170 billion) loan initiative. This financial package is designed to …

Azerbaijan Role Grows as Transport Logistics Hub
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani Leader Ilham Aliyev highlighted his country’s increasing prominence as a transport and logistics hub in Eurasia during a speech on Wednesday, despite its lack of access to open seas. Speaking at an informal summit of the Organization …

Russia Pushes for Armenia’s Active Role in CSTO
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed on Wednesday that Russia is keen on Armenia's active involvement in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Armenia had suspended its participation in the CSTO last February, and in May, …

Syria Welcomes EU’s Removal of Sanctions
(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed gratitude for the European Union’s decision on Tuesday to eliminate economic sanctions against Syria, describing the development as “a new historic achievement” for Syrians. This milestone, he …

New discovery of archaeological spot in Jordan
(MENAFN) Hovering on the northern side of the central Moabite Plateau, east of the Dead Sea close to Karak, there is an important archaeological spot. As a team of archaeologists has found out a temple at Khirbat Balu'a of many periods. Huge Iron Age …

Wildfires Push Global Forest Loss in 2024
(MENAFN) New findings reveal that climate change–intensified wildfires have become the primary cause of deforestation worldwide in 2024, surpassing agricultural expansion for the first time. This marks a significant transformation in the factors …

BlackRock® Canada Announces Final May Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF
TORONTO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final May 2025 cash distributions for iShares Premium Money …

CORRECTION -- LiveRamp Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued earlier today under the same headline by LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), please note the GAAP operating income and Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2026 …

Napco (NSSC) Navigates Distributor Inventory Shifts Amidst Ongoing Investor Lawsuit– Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security systems manufacturer Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), already facing a securities class action lawsuit stemming from earlier disclosures about its distribution network, reported …

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Files Securities Class Action Against Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE: IBTA)
NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international shareholder and consumer rights litigation firm, has filed a securities class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District …

INVESTOR DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that SoundHound AI, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit – SOUN
SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman …

Solar Alliance announces major stride towards profitability and files audited financial results
TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR, OTC: SAENF), a leading solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and utility solar sectors, has …

Oroco Resource Corp. Announces Live Shareholder Townhall
VANCOUVER, Canada, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oroco Resource Corp. (TSX-V: OCO; OTC: ORRCF) (“Oroco” or “the Company”) is pleased to invite shareholders, investors, and members of the public to a live virtual Townhall hosted by the Company’s …

Prospera Energy Announces Financing & Operations Update and Q1 2025 Financials
CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera”, “PEI” or the “Corporation”) Financing Update Prospera Energy is pleased to announce it has secured commitments for $3 million, with a substantial …

New Bitcoin–Dogecoin Dual Mining Guide Highlights PBK Miner as a Passive Income Powerhouse
Carshalton, UK, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a market where miners are constantly seeking greater efficiency and returns, a new guide has emerged spotlighting how dual mining of Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) can offer higher hash-rate …

APA Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares
HOUSTON, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) has declared a regular cash dividend on the company's common shares. The dividend on common shares is payable Aug. 22, 2025, to stockholders of record on July …

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Urges Stockholders of RDUS, SSBK, LNSR, iCAD to Act Now
NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monteverde …