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Press releases published on April 26, 2025
Poll indicates majority of Poles against sending troops to Ukraine
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent opinion poll shows that a majority of Polish citizens are against the idea of deploying national troops to Ukraine, even in the event of a ceasefire between Kiev and Moscow. The poll, conducted in early April with over 1,000 adult …
UN Urges Swift Sanctions Relief to Reactivate Syria's Economy
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN stressed on Friday the urgent need for expanded sanctions relief to help Syria recover, citing the continuing hindrance posed by sanctions despite some limited suspensions. "Almost all Syrians in and out of the country echo the call for …
Wildfire Ravages New Jersey, Forces State of Emergency
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A rapidly spreading wildfire has consumed over 8,500 acres (approximately 3,440 hectares) in southern New Jersey since igniting on Tuesday, leading to widespread evacuations and the declaration of a state of emergency. According to the New Jersey …
UN Raises New Syria Flag at Headquarters
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s newly adopted flag was elevated alongside those of other member nations during a ceremonial event at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday morning. The symbolic occasion saw the presence of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al- …
Russian intel reveals European ‘warmongers’ working to ridicule Trump’s peace attempts
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency (SVR), several European countries are actively working to undermine US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Since taking office, Trump has …
EU Imposes Major Fines on Apple, Meta
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has imposed substantial financial penalties on U.S. tech leaders Apple and Meta, marking its first enforcement of the newly implemented Digital Markets Act (DMA). This significant regulatory step underscores the EU’s …
South Korea Construction Site Collapse Claims Worker's Life
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A fatal accident at a construction site in South Korea on Saturday resulted in one worker's death and another's injury, according to a South Korean news agency, citing local authorities. The incident occurred around 12:21 p.m. local time (0321 GMT …
Barcelona's Ter Stegen Makes Full Recovery, Returns for Copa del Rey Final
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Barcelona's German goalkeeper, Marc Andre Ter Stegen, has made an unexpected recovery and is set to play in the Copa del Rey final, the club announced on Friday. The 32-year-old was initially expected to miss the rest of the season after tearing …
US Marines get probed over claims of sex crimes at Japanese army base
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Two U.S. Marines stationed on Japan’s Okinawa Island are being investigated for allegedly raping Japanese women, according to a report by Kyodo News on Thursday. One Marine, reportedly in his 20s, is accused of raping a Japanese woman in a …
Western Europe emerges as major source of global instability
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Western Europe is once again emerging as a major source of global instability, prompting serious reflection in Moscow about the direction of its foreign policy. While increasing trade and political alignment with Asian countries suggests Russia …
Trump Holds Firm on China Tariffs Unless It Offers "Something Substantial"
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Friday that he will not reduce tariffs on China unless the country offers "something substantial" in return. “We will not lower tariffs unless China gives us something substantial,” Trump stated to reporters …
Polish leader urges Ukraine to compromise
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish President Andrzej Duda has stated that Ukraine will need to make compromises in order to achieve a lasting peace settlement with Russia. In an interview with Euronews on Thursday, Duda emphasized that peace must be based on mutual …
China Highlights IAEA’s Key Role in Iran Nuclear Talks
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) China has reaffirmed its support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in playing a constructive role in the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, as stated by a Chinese envoy on Thursday. Li Song, China's …
Trump expresses frustration with Zelensky saying Putin ‘easier to deal with’
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has said he finds Russian President Vladimir Putin easier to negotiate with than Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. This statement comes amid ongoing efforts by the U.S. to broker a peace agreement between Russia …
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Over 84 in Gaza, Death Toll Hits 51,439
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 84 more Palestinians, pushing the death toll from Israel's ongoing offensive, which began in October 2023, to 51,439, according to the Health Ministry on Friday. The ministry reported that …
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Ecuador’s Pacific Coast
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador’s Pacific coast on Friday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake, which hit around 6:45 AM local time (11:45 GMT), had its epicenter near Esmeraldas, a city in …
Kremlin hails Trump’s stance on Crimea
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Crimea, noting that his view reflects Russia’s long-standing position on the matter. Speaking on Thursday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Trump’s statement—that …
UNRWA Reports Half Million Palestinians Displaced Amid Relentless Israeli Assaults
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to flee their homes in the past month due to relentless Israeli military assaults, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Friday. “Over the last month in Gaza, around …
WHO Chief Denounces Gaza Aid Blockade as Crisis Escalates
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization's Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, sounded the alarm on Friday about the escalating crisis in Gaza, describing it as an “awful and grim moment” as vital food and medical supplies run dangerously low. …
Russia Hails Putin-Witkoff Talks, Highlights Progress on Ukraine
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia reported on Friday that the latest discussions between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff were "constructive and useful." "A three-hour conversation took place, which was constructive and very useful," …