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Press releases published on April 8, 2025
Kremlin believes Kiev can’t control its own army
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that Ukraine’s troops appear to be disregarding orders from their political leaders. Despite Ukraine publicly supporting the 30-day partial ceasefire brokered by Russia with the US, Peskov pointed …
US Supreme Court authorizes Trump's use of wartime law for gang deportations
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has temporarily authorized President Donald Trump to invoke a rarely used wartime powers statute to accelerate the deportation of individuals suspected of gang affiliation. This ruling reverses a previous decision by a lower …
Russia plans on opening embassy in another African state
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has received approval from the Comoros government to establish a diplomatic mission in the capital, Moroni, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This move, as reported by local media, is …
Meloni supports Vance’s assault on EU
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed strong support for US Vice President J.D. Vance’s harsh criticism of European allies, particularly regarding their failure to uphold free speech and democratic values. In a speech at the Munich …
Russia, China plan on revealing joint film production plan
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and China are set to finalize a plan for joint film production, according to Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova. The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting in Beijing between Lyubimova and Shen Haixiong, general director of the …
Head-on car collision claims four lives, injures students in Brazil
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic head-on collision between a car and a school bus in southern Brazil's Parana state on Sunday afternoon resulted in the deaths of four members of a single family, including a seven-year-old child. The local Fire Department reported that …
EU retaliates against US steel tariffs with 25 percent duties on select goods
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has proposed imposing a 25% tariff on a range of selected U.S. products as a countermeasure to President Donald Trump's recent decision to levy duties on European steel and aluminum. The proposal was outlined in an internal …
Turkey Commits to Support Iraq Against Terrorism
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan recently discussed the ongoing battle against the PKK, a terrorist party responsible for over 40,000 deaths in its decades-long conflict against Turkey. Fidan emphasized the importance of collaboration between …
UNRWA says Gaza medical centers 'constantly under attack' amid Israeli onslaughts
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported on Monday that all health facilities in Gaza are facing relentless assaults amid a severe Israeli military campaign in the region. In a …
Putin declares Russia is going to ‘finish off’ Kiev’s forces
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian forces are gaining momentum across the front lines and could soon "finish off" Ukraine's military, while accusing Kiev's European backers of obstructing a diplomatic resolution to the …
Human rights director claims ChatGPT is Russophobic
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has accused ChatGPT of being Russophobic. Speaking at the XV Saint Petersburg International Educational Forum, Fadeyev explained that he and his colleagues tested the popular AI chatbot …
Trump issues threat to Canada, EU with fresh tarriffs
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has warned that he will impose significantly higher tariffs on both the European Union and Canada if they collaborate to cause economic harm to the United States. This threat comes after Canadian Prime Minister Mark …
Russia accuses UK, France of assisting Ukraine in strike on Sudzha pipeline in Kursk Region
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has accused the UK and France of assisting Ukraine in a strike on the Sudzha pipeline in Russia's Kursk Region on Friday. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the French and British governments played a key role …
Baltic NATO nation sounds alarm due to UK troop drop
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia has raised concerns about its national security following a significant reduction in the number of British troops and tanks stationed in the Baltic country as part of NATO's defense presence. The drawdown has sparked doubts about the UK’s …
UEFA associates want Russian return
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) UEFA is reportedly exploring the possibility of lifting its ban on Russian teams participating in international competitions, according to The Independent. The ban was imposed by several global sports bodies, including UEFA and FIFA, in response …
Putin vows Russia will never fully trust ‘Western partners’ ever again
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia’s trust in Western Europe has been irreparably damaged, and while Moscow remains open to working with the European Union on resolving the Ukraine conflict, it will no longer do so based on …
Russia, Ukraine reach limited ceasefire agreement
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) After a month of intense diplomatic negotiations, Russia and Ukraine, with US mediation, have reached a limited ceasefire agreement. The deal, which includes a 30-day cessation of hostilities in the Black Sea and a moratorium on attacks against …
UN agencies urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza, aid access amid dire circumstances
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The leaders of six prominent United Nations agencies have urgently appealed to the global community for immediate action to establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, facilitate the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid, and safeguard the lives …
Russian tourists murdered in Egypt submarine dipping
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six Russian tourists have died following the sinking of a tourist submarine in Hurghada, Egypt, on Thursday. The incident occurred when a submersible, owned by a local hotel, was taking 45 passengers, mostly Russian nationals, on a …
Shophouse fire in Singapore injures 19, majority children
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant fire erupted in a shophouse located in southern Singapore on Tuesday, resulting in the hospitalization of 19 individuals, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported. Among those injured are 15 children. Authorities stated in a …