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Press releases published on April 30, 2025

Lebanon’s President Pushes Reform, Urges Israeli Retreat
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated his nation's dedication to wide-ranging reforms during a meeting with a delegation headed by retired U.S. General Joseph Votel. "Lebanon is moving forward with economic, financial, and …

Pakistan Cautions of Imminent Indian Military Action
(MENAFN) Pakistan issued a warning on Wednesday, raising concerns that India could launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, amid rising tensions following a deadly assault in Indian-administered Kashmir. The attack, which occurred last week …

Putin establishes new organization to crack down on illegal immigration
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing a new government body dedicated to tightening control over immigration. The newly formed Citizenship and Foreign Nationals Registration Service will function under the Interior …

Federal Court Curbs Illegal Border Patrol Tactics
(MENAFN) A federal judge has mandated that the US Border Patrol cease engaging in unauthorized stops and warrantless arrests throughout California. This legal decision follows claims that such practices infringed upon civil liberties, prompting a lawsuit. …

Putin envoy provides timeframe for upcoming Russia-US contact
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has indicated that another round of talks between Russia and the United States is expected to take place next week. Speaking in an interview with Channel One on Sunday, Dmitriev …

U.S., France Push for Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tension
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, both the United States and France urged Russia and Ukraine to accept a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the war, though officials from both countries continued to trade accusations over the ongoing hostilities. John Kelley, acting U …

Pakistan Alerts of Possible Indian Military Attack
(MENAFN) Pakistan issued a strong warning on Wednesday, cautioning that India might initiate a military operation within the coming 24 to 36 hours. This alert follows a surge in hostilities between the neighboring countries after a recent deadly incident …

Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Land Safely After 6 Months in Orbit
(MENAFN) Three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-19 mission safely made their way back to Earth on Wednesday following a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station, according to local media. Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze landed at the …

Putin unveils key guest for Moscow Victory Day celebrations
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping will be the main guest at Russia’s 80th Victory Day celebrations on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Xi will not only attend the parade in Moscow …

China Claims U.S. Exploits COVID Scapegoating to Hide Failures
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday accused the United States of showing “indifference and delayed actions” during the global COVID-19 crisis, claiming that Washington has used Beijing as a scapegoat to shift focus away from its own failures in managing the …

Japanese Generative AI System Tops Medical Licensing Exam
(MENAFN) A generative AI system developed in Japan has passed the country’s national medical licensing exam, according to a report released on Tuesday. This Large Language Model (LLM) was created by researchers at the National Institute of Informatics as …

Putin envoy claims lots of US firms wanting to come back to Russia
(MENAFN) Numerous American companies that previously exited the Russian market due to political pressure are now seeking to return, according to Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( …

EU expresses concerns over Trump possibly to quit Ukraine
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump may abandon his commitment to resolving the Ukraine conflict, according to a Financial Times report. Despite campaign promises to end the war swiftly, Trump has …

Lavrov says ‘progress’ taking place in US discussions
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Tuesday that Moscow and Washington are making progress in their diplomatic relations and are preparing for the next round of talks. Lavrov confirmed that both presidents had given the green light …

Ray Dalio Warns of Global Disruption After Trump Tariffs
(MENAFN) Ray Dalio, the wealthy originator of Bridgewater Associates, voiced serious concerns on Tuesday about the consequences of U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s tariff strategies. According to Dalio, the globe is nearing a collapse of not only the financial …

Media reports India initiating counter-terror ops on Pakistan border
(MENAFN) India has initiated extensive counter-terrorism operations across multiple areas of Jammu and Kashmir, following the deadly terrorist attack on April 22 that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam. According to local media reports, four …

Putin evaluates partnership with China
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the successful and ongoing partnership between Russia and China during a meeting on Tuesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Kremlin. He expressed satisfaction with the development of their …

India Holds Security Meeting Amid Pakistan Tensions
(MENAFN) Indian Premier Narendra Modi presided over a Cabinet Security Committee session on Wednesday in response to escalating friction with Pakistan, according to state-affiliated news outlets. This marked the second high-level meeting since the April 22 …

Gaza Crisis Deepens: Israeli Bombardment Kills 52,400 Palestinians
(MENAFN) More than 35 additional Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza within the past day, bringing the overall number of fatalities since Israel launched its war on the territory in October 2023 to 52,400, according to a statement …

Turkey Sees Sharp Increase in Tourism Revenue
(MENAFN) Turkey recorded $9.45 billion in tourism income during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released Wednesday by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). During the …