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Leader of S-Africa's EFF warns country could soon be led by white president
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has warned that the country could soon be led by a white president, specifically Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, if the African National Congress (ANC) …
Russian news agency editor-in-chief suggests reply to ‘unjust’ arrests abroad
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has proposed a new initiative aimed at offering legal support to individuals detained abroad for expressing pro-Russian views or values. The proposal was made during a roundtable held in Moscow by the 'Eurasia …
Putin envoy says third parties attempting to disrupt US-Russia discussions
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, has accused certain countries of attempting to disrupt efforts to normalize relations between Russia and the United States. Speaking after a rare three-day visit to Washington, …
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, China
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday, targeting a network of six entities and six individuals in Iran and China for allegedly supplying materials to aid Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in its ballistic missile development …
UNHCR Closes Offices in Mexico After Trump’s Cuts to Aid
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Mexico revealed on Tuesday that it will be shutting down four of its offices across the country. The organization attributed this move to drastic reductions in international funding …
Russia’s nuclear fleet outpaces rivals
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) At the VI Arctic Forum in Murmansk in late March, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the country's commitment to expanding its fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, highlighting that Russia already leads the world in this area. “We must …
Germany launches first permanent foreign troop deployment since end of World War II
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has launched its first permanent foreign troop deployment since the end of World War II, stationing the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania near the border with Belarus, a key Russian ally. The move marks a major strategic shift amid growing …
FSB declares Russian female facing prison for funding Ukrainian military
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A woman in Russia has been detained on allegations of financially supporting the Ukrainian military, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB). The arrest was carried out by the FSB's branch in Russia’s Kherson Region. Authorities claim the …
Man passes away due to ‘forceful mobilization’ in Ukraine
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A man in Ukraine has reportedly died during an attempted forced conscription by military recruitment officers in the town of Sukhoy Liman, located in the Odessa Region, according to a report by Strana.ua. A video allegedly taken at the scene shows …
Ukraine Western allies express concerns over Russia gaining control over country’s valuable mineral resources
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Western nations backing Ukraine are increasingly concerned about the possibility of Russia gaining control over the country’s valuable mineral resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official cited by Politico. This concern has become a key …
Oil Prices Drop Amid Trade Tensions
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Crude oil values declined once again on Wednesday, pressured by growing anxieties over weakened consumption, largely driven by escalating trade tensions between the United States and China—the globe’s two largest petroleum importers. Additionally, …
FSB foils Ukrainian terror scheme against Russian cadets
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has intercepted a Ukrainian bomb plot aimed at military cadets, the agency revealed on Friday. A Russian serviceman, who had been recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, was apprehended while attempting to …
VENTURE.co Fund Services Hires Tony Olivo as Chief Revenue Officer
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April 30, 2025
BURLINGTON, VT, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VENTURE.co Fund Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Tony Olivo as Chief Revenue Officer. Tony joins VENTURE.co from Vistra (formerly Phoenix American), where he served as Vice President of Sales …
Mercedes-Benz Faces Major Profit Drop
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reported a significant drop in its operating earnings for the first quarter, attributing the downturn to weakened demand for high-end vehicles in China. The company also cautioned that upcoming US …
Moscow announces Western army instructors targeted in Krivoy Rog attack
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced it had launched a missile strike on Friday evening in the eastern Ukrainian city of Krivoy Rog, claiming it targeted a gathering of Ukrainian military commanders and Western instructors at a restaurant. The Russian Defense …
Chinese Astronauts Return After Six-Month Mission
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Chinese space travelers from the Shenzhou-19 expedition made a safe journey back to Earth on Wednesday, following a six-month assignment aboard China’s Tiangong space outpost, as announced by state-run media. The astronauts — Cai Xuzhe, Song …
UN Warns of Escalating War in Ukraine
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations issued a grave warning on Tuesday regarding the deepening humanitarian emergency in Ukraine. It called upon the global community to bolster peace initiatives and give precedence to halting hostilities, particularly as civilian …
Kremlin states US disregarding Ukraine’s energy ceasefire breaching
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has accused Washington of turning a blind eye to Ukraine's breaches of a U.S.-brokered agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, according to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The temporary moratorium, proposed by U.S. President …
Kremlin declares visit by Putin envoy to Washington is ‘possible’
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A visit to Washington by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is a possibility, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday. Media reports earlier this week indicated that Dmitriev, who leads Russia’s …
Moscow reacts to Germany’s WW2 anniversary skip
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has strongly criticized Germany over reports that Russian and Belarusian representatives are being excluded from upcoming World War II Victory anniversary commemorations. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to a …