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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
Deadly Waves Hit Australia Over Easter Weekend
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) At the beginning of the Easter weekend, five individuals tragically lost their lives after powerful waves struck various parts of Australia. Additionally, two people are currently missing along the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria. On …
Biden claims Trump backers have no hearts
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden has taken aim at supporters of Donald Trump, claiming they "have no hearts" and warning that the country is more divided than ever. His comments came during his first public speech since leaving office, where he …
Turkey Monitors Detention of Turkish PhD Student in U.S. Over Pro-Palestinian Article
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that it is actively monitoring the situation of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish PhD student who was detained in the United States last month after publishing a pro-Palestinian article in a student …
Chinese representative ridicules ‘US peasants’ in tariff war jibe
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Chinese official has lashed out at US President Donald Trump’s “arrogant and shameless” tariffs on Hong Kong, calling them part of a broader effort to suppress China. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, …
US possibly to stop ‘almost all’ NATO funding
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly considering a budget proposal that would eliminate nearly all funding for international organizations like NATO and the United Nations, according to a report from the New York Times on Monday. The plan is …
Japan Considers Modifying Car Safety Standards in Tariff Talks
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan plans to tackle car safety regulations for imported vehicles as part of ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, following concerns raised by United States Leader Donald Trump regarding the limited number of American cars entering …
Media reports OpenAI intends on taking on Musk’s X
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media app that could compete with Elon Musk’s X. The platform, still in its early prototype phase, features a feed focused on AI-generated images, …
UK supreme court verdicts on identification of ‘woman’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman,” as defined in the Equality Act 2010, refers specifically to biological sex, not gender identity. This decision means that transgender individuals born male are not considered women under the …
North Korea Criticizes Trump’s Decision Regarding Arms Export Regulations
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent decision to ease domestic arms export regulations, accusing him of attempting to "expand wars," as reported by a state-controlled news agency. On April 9, Trump signed an executive …
Watkins Expresses Frustration to Being Benched in Champions League Matches
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ollie Watkins expressed his frustration after being "fuming" for not starting in either of Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final matches against Paris Saint-Germain. The striker felt sidelined and disappointed by his limited role in such …
US requests USD100bn reimbursement from Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly demanding up to $100 billion in compensation from Ukraine as part of a resource-sharing agreement, intended to offset American aid provided during its conflict with Russia, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing …
Indian Premier, Musk Discuss Technology Collaboration
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed on Friday that he recently held discussions with entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding potential collaborations in technology and innovation. The disclosure comes ahead of an anticipated visit to New Delhi …
Zelensky Proposes Extended Ceasefire in Response to Putin’s 30-Hour Easter Truce
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed extending a 30-hour Easter ceasefire initially declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting Ukraine is open to prolonging the truce if Moscow respects it beyond the set timeframe. In …
UNIDO Voices Alarm Over U.S. Tariff Hikes Impacting Global Economy
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) expressed serious concerns on Friday regarding the negative impact of recent tariff increases by the United States on global economic growth and industrial advancement. UNIDO …
FM declares Qatar willing to mediate Ukraine war
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has expressed its willingness to play a key role in mediating the Ukraine conflict, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari affirming that the country is ready to facilitate negotiations between all parties …
Lebanese Presidents Says Country is Waiting for ‘right conditions’ Regarding Weapons
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Joseph Aoun declared on Sunday that all weaponry in Lebanon will eventually fall under government jurisdiction, although the country will await the “right conditions” before determining how to implement this strategy. His statement …
Uzbekistan, Japan Discuss Reinforcing Economic Ties
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, engaged in discussions with a Japanese delegation led by Gen Nakagawa, the Mayor of Nara, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several vital sectors, as …
Flash Floods, Landslides Claim Lives in Jammu, Kashmir
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials reported on Sunday that more than three individuals, including two children, have died due to flash floods and landslides in the Ramban region of Jammu and Kashmir. The natural disaster inflicted extensive damage, destroying or severely …
Houthi Group Reports Deaths from US Attacks in Yemen
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Houthi group reported that three individuals were killed and two others wounded during US airstrikes on Saturday in the central Yemeni province of Sanaa. Based on a Houthi-affiliated news site, "The American aggression launched a strike on the …
Vance says Washington ‘frustrated’ with European presidents
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with European leaders for ignoring their citizens' demands, particularly on key issues like immigration. Speaking to British outlet UnHerd on Tuesday, Vance …