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Press releases published on April 10, 2025
Opposition leader of South Korea enters presidential race, pledges economic growth
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the South Korean opposition, declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, pledging to tackle economic disparities and stimulate growth. Lee resigned from his position as chairman of the …
Japan's producer price inflation outpaces forecasts in March
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI), a measure of producer prices, saw a 4.2 percent increase year-over-year in March, according to initial data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday. This figure surpassed the median market …
US continues to hold dominant position in global affairs
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States continues to hold a dominant position in global affairs, maintaining significant influence in politics, military, economics, and culture due to its historical advantages. A major event, like the collapse of the Soviet Union, …
France Hints at Possible Recognition of Palestinian State
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron announced that France might formally recognize Palestine as a sovereign state "in June" during an international summit co-chaired with Saudi Arabia. This announcement was made public in an interview broadcast on …
Released Israeli prisoner receives criticism, threats for blaming Netanyahu
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli woman who was released in a prisoner exchange with Hamas has reported receiving threats and derogatory comments from supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after she criticized his government for its role in the October 7 …
Moscow brands France’s action as ‘shameful spectacle’
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially protested against France and summoned its ambassador after a Russian diplomat was detained at Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport. The diplomat, part of a Russian delegation attending a UNESCO event, had her phone and computer …
UK energy leading firm reveals specifics of Russian lawsuit
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is pursuing a lawsuit against British energy giant Shell, seeking more than $1.6 billion in damages related to the company's exit from the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, Shell disclosed in its annual report on Tuesday. The …
China-Laos railway witnesses rise in popularity for Lao New Year travel
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The China-Laos Railway is witnessing a notable rise in passenger numbers as residents return home and tourists flock to popular sites in anticipation of the upcoming Lao New Year festivities. The train's convenience, affordability, and speed are …
AfD reaches top place on German opinion poll for first time
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in its history, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has topped a major national opinion poll, surpassing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) alliance. According to an Ipsos survey …
Media reports ex-Russia-based doctor gave senior Syrian govt position
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed his elder brother, Maher al-Sharaa, a gynecologist with past ties to Russia, as his new chief of staff. Maher al-Sharaa took on the role of secretary-general to the Syrian presidency last Saturday. …
Treasury secretary says US looking for ‘proper way’ to reassociate Russia to SWIFT
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Washington is exploring all options, including the possibility of reconnecting Russian banks to the SWIFT messaging network, as part of a broader consideration to ease sanctions on Moscow. The US …
Sydney CBD issues public health alert following legionnaires' disease cases
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Sydney have issued a public health warning for anyone who has been in the Central Business District (CBD) over the past ten days, after confirming several cases of Legionnaires' disease. In the last three weeks, six people have been …
ICJ Holds Hearings Regarding Israel's Obligations in Occupied Palestine
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from 40 countries along with four global organizations have expressed their intention to participate in public hearings regarding Israel's duties in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are set to take place at the …
South Korean Opposition Leader Announces Presidential Candidacy
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung declared his intention to run for the presidency on Thursday, promising to address economic inequality and encourage growth. Lee, who stepped down from his position as chairman of the Democratic Party ( …
EU consents retaliatory tariffs up to 25 percent on US products
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has approved retaliatory tariffs in response to US President Donald Trump’s imposition of duties on EU steel and aluminum. These countermeasures do not address the recent 20% tariffs on all EU exports to the US, which took …
China’s Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Take effect on Thursday
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China's 84 percent tariffs, in retaliation for United States Leader Donald Trump's decision to increase duties on Chinese imports, came into effect on Thursday, intensifying the ongoing trade conflict between the two global powers. In a series of …
Egypt: Building collapse death toll climbs to nine
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from a building collapse in the central Egyptian province of Asyut has risen to nine as of Wednesday. A source at the province's emergency monitoring center informed a news agency that "Eight of the victims were females, …
White House commands reinstating AP
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore the Associated Press's access to presidential events, following its exclusion over a dispute regarding the term "Gulf of America." The AP was barred from Air Force One and the Oval Office in …
Russia’s human rights director claims AI is pro-Western
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has raised concerns that foreign AI systems are promoting Western ideological narratives, potentially serving as powerful tools for propaganda and censorship. Speaking at a roundtable …
Israeli army gets accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli army has been accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza, burying their bodies in a mass grave, and falsely labeling them as “terrorists.” This tragic event, part of an ongoing series of war crimes, has shocked even typically …