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Press releases published on April 30, 2025

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …

Kremlin Says Peace Deal Must Be Done by Ukraine

Kremlin Says Peace Deal Must Be Done by Ukraine

(MENAFN) The Kremlin emphasized on Wednesday that any resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine must be brokered directly with Kyiv, rather than with Washington. This statement came shortly after the United States cautioned that it …

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …

Trump’s First 100 Days Spark US Crypto Revolution

Trump’s First 100 Days Spark US Crypto Revolution

(MENAFN) In his initial 100 days in office, U.S. Leader Donald Trump significantly energized the cryptocurrency sector. With a vision to transform the United States into the “crypto capital of the world,” his administration’s early initiatives sparked a …

Volkswagen’s Profits Fall as China’s Demand Declines

Volkswagen’s Profits Fall as China’s Demand Declines

(MENAFN) Volkswagen Group, the prominent German carmaker, experienced a steep 37 percent decline in operating earnings during the first quarter of 2025. The company pointed to diminishing demand in China, escalating production expenses, and excessive …

Volkswagen Sees Sharp Decline in First Quarter Profit

Volkswagen Sees Sharp Decline in First Quarter Profit

(MENAFN) Volkswagen Group, the German auto powerhouse, saw its operating profit plummet by 37% in the first quarter of 2025. The company cited reduced demand in China, rising operational costs, and overcapacity at its European plants, despite a slight …

Experts: Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggers Unprecedented Climate Impacts

Experts: Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggers Unprecedented Climate Impacts

(MENAFN) The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption in Tonga unleashed an extraordinary steam plume, causing unprecedented climate effects, primarily driven by water vapor rather than sulfur, according to New Zealand and Tongan scientists. In a collaborative effort, …

China Criticizes US Handling of COVID-19

China Criticizes US Handling of COVID-19

(MENAFN) In a strong statement issued on Wednesday, China rebuked the United States for what it described as “indifference and delayed actions” during the worldwide battle against COVID-19. The criticism centered on claims that Washington has unfairly …

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific

(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …

Millions of EU Residents Suffer from Poverty

Millions of EU Residents Suffer from Poverty

(MENAFN) Roughly 93.3 million individuals within the European Union, representing 21 percent of the overall population, faced the danger of poverty or social exclusion in the year 2024, according to newly published statistics from Eurostat on Wednesday. …

UNRWA Criticizes Israeli Closure of Schools

UNRWA Criticizes Israeli Closure of Schools

(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) raised an alarm on Wednesday over Israeli directives to shut down six schools operated by the agency in the occupied region of East Jerusalem. This move, UNRWA warns, …

Global Air Travel Demand Soars 3.3 Percent in First Quarter

Global Air Travel Demand Soars 3.3 Percent in First Quarter

(MENAFN) Air passenger demand worldwide increased by 3.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which reported the figures on Wednesday. Available air capacity, measured …

Global Air Travel Demand Witnesses Steady Growth

Global Air Travel Demand Witnesses Steady Growth

(MENAFN) Based on a recent update from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global demand for air travel experienced a 3.3 percent increase in the first quarter compared to the same timeframe the previous year. This indicates a continuing …

Jagmeet Singh Resigns as NDP Leader

Jagmeet Singh Resigns as NDP Leader

(MENAFN) Jagmeet Singh, the head of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), revealed that he will step down from his position after his party failed to secure enough seats to maintain its official status in the Canadian parliament. In a message posted late …

Sima Acan Makes History as Canada's First Turkish-Canadian MP

Sima Acan Makes History as Canada's First Turkish-Canadian MP

(MENAFN) Canada's 2025 federal election marked a milestone with the election of Sima Acan, who became the country's first Member of Parliament (MP) of Turkish descent. Representing the Liberal Party, Acan secured victory in Ontario's newly formed riding of …

UK Ad Watchdog Bans Coffee Pod Ads Over False Eco Claims

UK Ad Watchdog Bans Coffee Pod Ads Over False Eco Claims

(MENAFN) The UK's advertising regulator has taken action against Lavazza UK and Dualit for making false environmental claims regarding their coffee pods. On Wednesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) prohibited both brands from running …

Authorities Arrest Teenager Over Sweden Triple Homicide

Authorities Arrest Teenager Over Sweden Triple Homicide

(MENAFN) A suspect under 18 has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Uppsala, Sweden. Three people, aged between 15 and 20, were killed inside a hair salon near Vaksala Market in the city's center, authorities …

Sima Acan Becomes First MP of Turkish Descent

Sima Acan Becomes First MP of Turkish Descent

(MENAFN) Canada's 2025 federal election marked a significant milestone with the election of Sima Acan, who became the first Member of Parliament (MP) of Turkish heritage. Acan, who ran as a candidate for the Liberal Party, secured victory in the newly …

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