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Press releases published on April 23, 2025
Algeria boots dozen French diplomats
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating tensions between the two nations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. Barrot criticized the move and urged Algiers to …
Cambodia, Thailand Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand pledged on Wednesday to deepen their bilateral relations and collaboration across various sectors for mutual benefit. The commitment was made during a meeting in Phnom Penh between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and …
Swiss Pharma Giant Roche Reveals Major Investment in U.S.
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Swiss pharmaceutical leader Roche revealed plans Tuesday to invest $50 billion in the U.S. across pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, driven by concerns over potential new tariffs on drug imports. The company said the investment would create over 12, …
S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners. In …
Putin, S-African president talk about trade, Ukraine war
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the phone, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economy, and investment, while also addressing the ongoing …
Strong Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Prompts Swift Emergency Response
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Turkey on Wednesday, with its epicenter located in the Silivri district of Istanbul, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The tremor occurred …
Rubio Reveals Major State Department Overhaul
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday revealed a major initiative to restructure the State Department, designed to align more closely with President Donald Trump's America First foreign policy. Rubio emphasized the urgency of reform, …
Many Russian tech companies participate in GITEX Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Dozens of Russian companies participated in the GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 international exhibition, held in Marrakesh from April 14 to 16. The event attracted over 1,400 companies from 130 countries and registered more than 45,000 visitors, making …
South Africa FM declares nation seeking to deepen relations with Russia
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening strategic cooperation with Russia across various sectors. In an interview with RT ahead of his meeting with Russian Foreign …
Hyundai Registers New Trademarks in Russia
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's leading automobile manufacturer, Hyundai, has reportedly filed at least eight new trademark applications with Russia's intellectual property agency, Rospatent, in April 2025, as per the media. Hyundai halted its operations in Russia …
Japan Launches Third Rice Reserve Auction
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries launched its third round of rice reserve auctions on Wednesday in an attempt to curb ongoing price hikes. This round offered 100,000 tons of rice from the 2022 harvest. Eligible wholesalers …
S-Africa praises progress in discussions on VAT hikes
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting “inclusive and principled dialogue” as part of efforts to enhance governance and protect South Africa’s democratic progress. This follows a meeting between the ANC …
S-Africa fails to benefit from gold boom despite market surge
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa, once a dominant force in the global gold market, is now only the eighth-largest gold producer, failing to benefit fully from the recent surge in gold prices. While local gold mining shares and the rand have seen a psychological boost …
S- African FM says Ukraine war cannot be solved without Russia`s presence
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola has reiterated Pretoria’s stance that the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved without Russia’s direct involvement in peace negotiations. Speaking to RT in Moscow, Lamola emphasized that South Africa has …
White House Claims Pentagon is Against Secretary of Defense
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Pentagon is reportedly in conflict with its own leader, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as revealed by White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. In a Monday interview, Leavitt expressed United States Leader Donald Trump’s complete confidence …
Over 400 Kidney Patients Die in Gaza Amid Medical Crisis
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 400 kidney disease patients have died in Gaza since the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7, 2023, due to severe shortages in treatment and vital medications, Palestinian medical officials reported on Wednesday. This tragic loss …
Russian firm plans on launching sea route to West Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is set to launch a direct shipping route from Novorossiysk, located on the Black Sea, to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest port city, in an effort to strengthen trade ties with West Africa, according to TASS and Interfax. The initiative, led by A7 …
Sudan inks oil exploration agreement with Russia
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Sudan has entered into a memorandum of understanding with two Russian companies, state-owned Zarubezhneft and Al-Rassi International Services (LLC), to collaborate on petroleum services. The agreement was signed in Port Sudan, the capital of Red …
Kenya intercepts exotic-ant traffickers
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan authorities have intercepted a significant wildlife trafficking operation involving the attempted smuggling of around 5,000 live queen ants, including the rare Messor Cephalotes species, also known as the Giant African Harvester Ant. The …
BMW Incorporates DeepSeek into New Cars in China
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) BMW will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Chinese tech company DeepSeek into its upcoming cars in China later this year, according to Oliver Zipse, BMW's chairman, on Wednesday. "This will enhance our Intelligent Personal …