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Press releases published on April 26, 2025

S-African chief speaks to Trump following months of tension
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump have agreed to address issues affecting their bilateral relations following several months of diplomatic tension. Ramaphosa revealed the phone conversation on Thursday, stating …

S-African leader receives backing from opponent before of Trump discussions
(MENAFN) Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has voiced support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the meeting will provide an opportunity to clarify misconceptions about South …

Apple plans on changing iPhone production to India
(MENAFN) Apple is planning to move the production of all iPhones destined for the U.S. market from China to India, amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China, according to the Financial Times. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump …

Legal Petitions Target Coffee Giants Over Slave Labor in Brazil
(MENAFN) Two advocacy groups have filed legal petitions that could disrupt the coffee supply chains of major brands like Starbucks, Nestlé, JDE, Dunkin', Illy, and McDonald’s over allegations of forced labor in Brazil’s coffee industry. International …

Russia initiates first epidemic reply exercises in Africa
(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has partnered with Ethiopia’s Health Ministry to launch the first-ever epidemic response drills in Africa, aimed at improving the continent’s preparedness for sanitary and epidemiological emergencies. The …

798 Art District and Beijing International Film Festival Jointly Launch “Art Lights the Screen” – A Cultural Feast of Film and Art
BEIJING, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 798 Art District and the 15th Beijing International Film Festival have officially launched the "Art Lights the Screen" series, running through May 5. Spanning 520,000 m² of 798·751 Community, the event blends …

Media reports Ukraine ‘pressuring’ Italy for sideline summit at Pope’s funeral
(MENAFN) Ukraine is reportedly pressuring Italy to arrange a mini-summit on the Ukraine conflict during Pope Francis' funeral this week. Around 140 delegations are expected to attend the Vatican on Saturday morning to honor the late pontiff, who passed …

Russian finance minister releases budget caution
(MENAFN) Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has cautioned that the country may face significant budgetary challenges due to falling oil revenues and global economic uncertainties. In a recent meeting, Siluanov emphasized the need to increase fiscal …

German senator labels Tesla as ‘Nazi car’
(MENAFN) A Berlin senator has caused controversy by labeling Tesla a "Nazi car" while commenting on the company's dropping sales. Cansel Kiziltepe, a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the senator for labor, social affairs, and anti- …

Kiev, its supporters refuse main areas of Trump’s peace strategy
(MENAFN) Ukraine and its European allies have rejected several key elements of President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to a Reuters report. The US put forward a plan during a meeting in Paris last …

China dismisses Trump tariff-discussions allegations
(MENAFN) Beijing has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s assertion that tariff negotiations between the two countries are currently underway. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun labeled reports of such talks as “fake news,” stating that no …

Trump states that Russia has made ‘big concession’ on Ukraine
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Russia has made a significant concession in the ongoing peace talks over Ukraine by halting its ambitions to take over the entire country. Speaking at a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …

Powerful Blast Hits Key Iranian Port
(MENAFN) A powerful explosion struck Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, prompting an investigation into its cause, local media reported. The explosion occurred at approximately 12:30 am local time (2100 GMT) at the strategically important …

Trump’s peace strategy provokes ‘concern’ between allies
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s proposed framework to resolve the Ukraine conflict has raised concerns among Western European and Asian officials, according to a report from CNN. The plan, which has yet to be officially confirmed by the White House, …

Trump begins selling 2028 election caps
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a new range of “TRUMP 2028” merchandise, fueling rumors that he may seek a third term in office. The items, available for purchase through his official campaign store, include baseball caps with “TRUMP …

Musk ridicules Zelensky’s assistance transparency allegations
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the US government efficiency tsar and tech billionaire, has ridiculed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assertions that all American aid to Ukraine is fully accounted for. The US has provided approximately $200 billion in aid to …

Tension between Iran, US represents significant juncture
(MENAFN) The ongoing tension between Iran and the United States represents a significant juncture, where the return of a more moderate faction in Iran coincides with Donald Trump's leadership in the US, marking a shift within the Republican Party. The …

U.S.-Iran Third Round of Indirect Talks Resumes in Oman
(MENAFN) Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States have officially resumed in Oman, marking the third round of talks since they began, as reported by Iranian state television on Saturday. The discussions, mediated by third parties, are …

Zelensky ‘blatantly lying’ on allegations Russia ruining Ukraine-Africa relations
(MENAFN) South African politician Themba Godi has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of "blatantly lying" about claims that Russia is sabotaging Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts in Africa. Speaking to RT on Thursday, Godi called Zelensky’s …

Trump says Crimea will stay with Russia
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with Time Magazine, US President Donald Trump stated that Crimea will remain a part of Russia in any final settlement of the Ukraine conflict. The Crimean Peninsula officially joined Russia in 2014 following a controversial …