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Press releases published on April 22, 2025
Putin, South African President Discuss Ties, Ukraine Conflict
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin engaged in discussions with his South African peer, Cyril Ramaphosa, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and addressing the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as reported by the Kremlin's press office. The Kremlin …
Strong 6.3-Magnitude Quake Rattles Southern Philippines
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude struck off the coast of Davao Occidental in the southern region of the Philippines on Tuesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. The agency reported that the …
Myanmar Prolongs Ceasefire to Enhance Earthquake Recovery
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services in Myanmar announced on Tuesday that the temporary ceasefire, initially set from April 2 to April 22, has been prolonged through April 30. The military stated the extension aims to enhance …
Oscar-Winning Director: Palestinians’ Unbreakable Bond to Land Stands Strong
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestinians' deep-rooted connection to their land remains unshaken despite the hardships they face, including growing violence from Israeli settlers, according to Hamdan Ballal, co-director of the acclaimed documentary "No Other Land." "Many many …
Pakistan’s PM Urges Global Cooperation to Address Climate Change
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized his country's commitment to environmental sustainability and called for global collaboration to address the growing climate crisis. In his message for International Mother Earth Day, …
Ecuador’s Manta Attack Kills Over 5, injures 6
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) At least five people were killed and six others wounded in a violent assault Sunday night in Manta, a coastal city in western Ecuador, according to local authorities. The attack occurred around 11 p.m. when gunmen, armed with rifles and handguns, …
Putin Aide Warns of Naval Response as EU, UK Plan Blockade
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union and the United Kingdom are preparing to implement a naval blockade against Russia, according to Nikolay Patrushev, a senior advisor to Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. He cautioned that Russia possesses a fleet capable of …
Putin Praises Leaders Who Will Visit Moscow on World War 2 Anniversary
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has praised the bravery of European leaders who have expressed their intention to visit Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II, despite facing opposition from European Union officials. Recently …
Academy Says Movies Made with AI Can Win Oscars
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The organisers of the Oscars have confirmed that films created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) will be eligible to win top awards. On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences introduced new regulations, stating …
Russia Says No Talks Set with Ukraine
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) There are no immediate plans for discussions between Russia and Ukraine following Ukraine's recent call to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure from both sides, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday. Peskov noted that Russian …
US Department of Justice Pushes for Sale of Google Chrome
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its antitrust legal actions against Google, particularly targeting the company’s dominance in the online search market. The DOJ is advocating for significant changes, including a compulsory sale …
Ex-South African Foreign Minister Urges UN Reform Amid Gaza Crisis
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing failure to halt Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza has highlighted the inadequacies of global legal systems and reignited calls for urgent UN reform, according to former South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. In an exclusive …
UN Denounces U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa Port
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A UN spokesperson expressed concern on Monday over the U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port, which left at least five aid workers injured and contributed to a growing number of casualties. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary- …
Germany Cuts GDP Growth Forecast for 2025
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The German government has revised its gross domestic product (GDP) projection to a 0 percent growth for 2025, as reported by German media on Tuesday. Earlier, in January, the government had anticipated a modest 0.3 percent annual growth for the …
China Executes Man Who Murdered Japanese Boy
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China has carried out the execution of a man who fatally stabbed a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, according to the Japanese embassy in China, as reported by the media. Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January after attacking the …
Ukrainian Activist Makes Fun of Pope Francis' Death
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A right-wing Ukrainian activist and military blogger, who was once reportedly offered a position by Vladimir Zelensky, has seemingly mocked the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican revealed on Monday morning that the leader of the Catholic Church …
Iraq’s Illiteracy Rate Decreases Following Latest Census
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Iraqi Ministry of Planning revealed on Tuesday that the country's illiteracy rate has decreased to 15%. Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi, a spokesperson for the ministry, shared with a news agency that the data from the general population and housing …
Ex-U.S. Senator’s Wife Faces Conviction in Bribery Scandal
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Nadine Menendez, spouse of ex-U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted on Monday for her role in aiding her husband in a bribery scheme, as reported by local media outlets. A federal jury in New York found her guilty on multiple counts, including …
India Implements Steel Import Duty over Concerns of Chinese ‘dumping’
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) India has introduced a 12 percent duty on steel imports to combat a significant rise in affordable shipments from countries like China, the Finance Ministry in New Delhi announced on Monday. Safeguard duties are generally enforced when a nation's …
Germany Reduces 2025 GDP Outlook to Zero
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has revised its economic outlook for 2025, dropping the projected GDP growth to zero, as reported by media sources on Tuesday. This marks a shift from the government’s earlier estimate in January, which anticipated a modest 0.3% increase …