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Press releases published on April 30, 2025

Tokyo Stocks Rise as Trump Scales Back Car Tariffs
(MENAFN) Tokyo shares continued their upward trend on Wednesday, buoyed by improved investor sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s signing of executive orders to scale back parts of the 25% tariffs on cars and auto components. The Nikkei 225, …

Putin aide says major progress made on Ukraine ceasefire
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, has stated that significant progress has been made in efforts to establish a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following the US-brokered energy truce. Dmitriev, who heads …

Kremlin reacts to Trump threat to sanction Russian oil
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has reaffirmed its adherence to a ceasefire agreement on Ukrainian energy infrastructure while choosing not to directly respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose heavy tariffs on Russian oil. Kremlin spokesman …

Russia Raises Concerns Over Israel's Actions in Palestinian Territories
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russia addressed the International Court of Justice (ICJ), stating that Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT) are resulting in a "crisis of legality and humanity." This statement came as public hearings …

Dalio: U.S. Tariff Policies Trigger Potential Global System Breakdown
(MENAFN) Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned on Tuesday that the world is "on the brink" of a collapse in the global monetary, political, and international order, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff …

Media reports Modi allowing military ‘freedom’ to reply to Kashmir carnage
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the country’s armed forces "full operational freedom" to determine the method, targets, and timing of India’s response to the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in 26 deaths, …

IOM Report Reveals Number of Migrant Deaths Driven by Crisis
(MENAFN) A fresh publication from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) uncovers that the overwhelming majority of migrants who have lost their lives while in transit were not moving voluntarily, but rather were compelled to flee due to …

Kremlin Insists Peace Agreement Should Be with Kyiv, Not Washington
(MENAFN) The Kremlin emphasized on Wednesday that any peace agreement concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict should be negotiated directly with Kyiv, not Washington. This statement came a day after the U.S. warned it may step back as a mediator if no …

Medvedev predicts that Trump’s tariffs will turn EU economy into ‘decaying corpse’
(MENAFN) Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has strongly criticized the US imposition of "reciprocal" tariffs on EU exports, claiming it will lead to the collapse of the European economy. …

Trump Contemplates Reinstating Certain Cuts Made by DOGE
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is considering “putting back” certain cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been led by Elon Musk. During an interview, Trump was asked if the initiative had …

“I’d Like to Be Pope”: Trump Shares as Vatican Prepares for Conclave
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump humorously indicated interest in succeeding Pope Francis as the next leader of the Catholic Church when discussing potential successors to Pope Francis. “I’d like to be pope. That would be my number one choice,” Trump …

Meta Unveils Free AI Assistant App to Expand Its Reach
(MENAFN) Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a new standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app for its Meta AI assistant, marking a significant step in the expansion of AI-driven tools. The app, released on Tuesday, is designed to complement …

IOM Discloses Majority of Migrant Deaths Linked to Conflict Zones
(MENAFN) A recent report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has disclosed that most migrant deaths in recent years have stemmed from forced migration due to war, violence, natural disasters, and other emergency situations—not voluntary …

Ukraine launches four fresh attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
(MENAFN) Ukraine has launched four fresh attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the past 24 hours, further violating a ceasefire agreement mediated by the US, according to a statement from Russia’s Defense Ministry on Thursday. The strikes caused …

Lukashenko instructs Belarus representatives to self-fund ‘mistresses’
(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has instructed government officials to stop using public funds—particularly those allocated for sports development—for personal expenses, including supporting their mistresses. During a meeting on Friday …

Report states moderators encountering harassment at Meta’s new ‘secret site’
(MENAFN) Meta has relocated its African content moderation operations to a secretive new site in Accra, Ghana, following lawsuits in Kenya over alleged worker mistreatment, according to a joint investigation by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) …

US, France Urge Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the United States and France jointly appealed to both Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire proposal intended to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, representatives from both nations exchanged blame over the …

Oil Prices Dip Due to Trade Tensions, Supply Concerns
(MENAFN) Oil prices continued their downward trajectory on Wednesday, pressured by fears of weak demand due to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, and growing worries about an oversupply in the market. Brent crude, the international benchmark …

Japan’s Food Products See Price Hikes in 2025
(MENAFN) Over 14,000 food products in Japan are set to experience price increases in 2025, surpassing the number of items that rose in cost the previous year, according to data from private research firm Teikoku Databank. A survey involving 195 leading …

Harvard Issues Apology for Antisemitism, Islamophobia Incidents
(MENAFN) Harvard University issued an apology on Tuesday, addressing the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus since the onset of the Israeli-Palestinian war in 2023. In a public letter to students and staff, President Alan Garber acknowledged …