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Press releases published on April 22, 2025
Israeli Police Scatter Anti-Netanyahu Protest in Tel Aviv
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday evening, Israeli authorities forcefully broke up a protest in Tel Aviv calling for Premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation. The demonstration, held in Habima Square, was sparked by recent claims from Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s …
Gaza Media Office Denounces "Misleading Rumors" on Palestinian Migration
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Government Media Office issued a warning on Monday about “misleading rumors” suggesting that Palestinians are being arranged for mass migration from the area. The office blamed Israel for orchestrating a campaign to “undermine national …
Putin Expresses Condolences, Addresses Pope Francis' Legacy
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Vladimir Putin has conveyed his deepest sympathies and acknowledged the lasting impact of the late Pope Francis. He specifically commended the Pope's efforts to promote communication between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican, as …
Kiev LGBTQ club ridicules Christian ceremony on Easter Sunday
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A performance at a gay club in Kiev on Easter Sunday has caused a stir by mocking a Christian ritual, according to a video circulating on Ukrainian Telegram channels. The performance at Portum, a popular gay venue, featured a drag queen imitating …
Vatican Confirms Reason of Pope Francis’ Death
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis has passed away due to a stroke that led to a coma and subsequent heart failure, according to an official announcement released by the Vatican on Monday. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the Vatican’s chief physician, confirmed the cause of …
NASA’s Resupply Mission to ISS Lifts Off with SpaceX Dragon
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) NASA and SpaceX have successfully kicked off a new commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday. The mission began with the lift-off of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at 4:15 a.m. Eastern Time from NASA’s Kennedy …
Trump Says He Wants Direct Talks with Xi
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has blocked nearly every diplomatic channel with China, opting instead for direct negotiations with his Chinese peer, Xi Jinping, as the trade war between the two global powers intensifies, according to a report …
Turkish Trade Minister Visits Japan to Boost Ties
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat is set to visit Japan for two days, starting Wednesday, accompanied by officials from both the public and private sectors, with the goal of enhancing economic and trade relations, sources informed the media. The …
US Senator Calls for Release of Detained Palestinian Student
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Peter Welch has called for the release of a Palestinian student from Columbia University, who was arrested the previous week while attending a citizenship interview. "I just met with Mohsen Mahdawi where he’s being held in Vermont. He …
South Korea Scales Back Fuel Tax Cuts with Lower Discount Rates
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, South Korea's finance ministry announced a two-month extension of the current fuel tax reduction, alongside changes to the discount rates. Under the new scheme, the tax discount on gasoline will decrease from 15% to 10%, while the cuts …
African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday, lists the …
Sen. Welch Calls for Release of Palestinian Student Held by ICE
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Peter Welch has called for the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian student formerly at Columbia University, who was arrested last week while attending a citizenship interview. "I just met with Mohsen Mahdawi where he’s being held …
Turkish Airlines Increases Istanbul, Damascus Flights
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines, Turkey's leading air carrier, announced on Monday that it is raising the frequency of its Istanbul-Damascus scheduled flights from seven to twelve per week. The airline stated that the new flight schedule will be implemented …
US citizens flee death penalty in Africa
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reduced the death sentences of three American citizens convicted in connection with a failed coup attempt in Kinshasa last year to life imprisonment. Presidential spokesperson Tina Salama announced the …
Russia, Kazakhstan Praise Their Mutual Relations
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Premier Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the importance of Russia’s “brotherly and allied” relationship with Kazakhstan during his meeting with Kazakh counterpart Olzhas Bektenov in Moscow. Mishustin highlighted the expanding partnership …
Harvard Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Harvard University announced on Monday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the decision to freeze funding. The university called the move "unlawful and beyond the government's authority." In a legal filing …
Muslim Canadians Urge Effective Measures on Islamophobia Ahead of Federal Election
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) As Canada's federal election approaches, Muslim Canadians are sending a clear message: they want more than just acknowledgment of Islamophobia; they seek meaningful measures to address it. Recent statistics highlight the risks Muslims face in …
Tensions Intensify at Columbia as Demonstrators Decry Student Detentions
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, demonstrators chained themselves to the gates of Columbia University, calling for the release of two Palestinian student activists. The protest took place at the intersection of 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, just a …
Russia plans on opening embassy in additional African country
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Comoros has approved the establishment of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, a move welcomed by the government as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations with Russia. The announcement, made public by local media on Thursday, comes …
Hollywood icon Oliver Stone criticizes ‘Russiagate lies’
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone has sharply criticized the claims that Russia interfered in the 2016 US presidential election, calling them "lies." For years, Democrats have accused the Kremlin of covertly influencing the race in favor of …