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Press releases published on April 15, 2025
Australians' Views on Trump Contribute to Declining Support for Australia’s Opposition Leader
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A shift in Australians' perception of U.S. President Donald Trump is driving a decline in support for opposition leader Peter Dutton ahead of the country’s May 3 general election, recent polling suggests. Several major opinion polls published in …
Overnight Raids Target French Prisons
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Several French prisons came under attack overnight, with vehicles set on fire outside multiple facilities and at least one jail struck by automatic gunfire, in what officials described as "intimidation attempts." Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin …
USDA Pauses Climate-Oriented Agricultural Initiative
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that it has terminated a USD3 billion initiative centered on eco-conscious agriculture. The decision followed an internal assessment that concluded the program did not reflect the …
Singapore Heads to General Elections as Parliament Dissolved
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore's political landscape shifted Tuesday as President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially dissolved Parliament, setting in motion the nation's next general election. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the move, which triggers a carefully …
Report: Trump Advisors Clash Over Russia’s Ukraine Intentions
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A growing rift has emerged among senior advisors to President Donald Trump over whether Moscow is sincerely pursuing peace in Ukraine, as reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. The divide pits a faction led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
White House Continues to Deny Entry of AP Journalists
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Associated Press has revealed that both its reporter and photographer were denied entry to a media briefing between United States Leader Donald Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele held in the Oval Office on Monday. Despite a judicial …
China Suspends Boeing Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with U.S.
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) China has directed its airlines to suspend imports from U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing, amid intensifying trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, a media outlet reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. …
Lavrov Addresses NATO's Hidden Agenda in Ukraine
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) European nations within NATO are allegedly striving to uphold what Russia refers to as a “Russophobic” administration in Ukraine. Based on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, their aim includes preparing a replacement “half-Fuhrer” figure for …
Study Reveals Brisk Daily Tasks May Cut Heart Disease Risk
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A new study from the University of Sydney suggests that everyday physical activities—such as brisk walking, fast-paced housework, or carrying groceries—could offer significant cardiovascular benefits, even for those who avoid formal workouts. …
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles San Diego Region, No Major Damage Reported
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck San Diego, California, and surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake hit at 10:08 local time (18:00 GMT) with its epicenter near Julian, a resort town located in …
Global EV Sales Soar 29 Percent in First Quarter of 2025, China Leads the Charge
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Global electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped 29% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 4.1 million units, according to a Tuesday report. China solidified its position as the world’s largest EV market, making up 58.5% of total sales with …
EU Seeks Legal Workarounds to Ditch Russian Gas Contracts
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is investigating potential legal exceptions that would permit companies to sidestep consequences for terminating long-term natural gas agreements with Russia, based on a report by a news website on Tuesday, which referenced …
EU Country Strengthens Ban on LGBTQ+ Public Gatherings
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Hungarian legislature has formally endorsed a constitutional revision that reinforces an existing restriction on LGBTQ+ public demonstrations. This measure cements a previous law that was already limiting such public expressions within the …
EU Asks Staff to Use Minimal Tech on US Trips
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to rising concerns about surveillance, the European Union has recommended that personnel traveling to the United States carry only essential electronic equipment and information technology tools, based on a report by a news website on …
Eurozone’s Industrial Output Surpasses Forecasts in February
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In February, industrial output across the eurozone experienced a monthly growth of 1.1 percent, outperforming the anticipated rise of just 0.1 percent, based on statistics released by Eurostat, the region's official data agency, on Tuesday. Within …
Japan Orders Google to Cease 'Pressuring' Phone Firms Over Search App Pre-Installs
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's antitrust regulator has ordered Google to cease “unfairly pressuring” smartphone manufacturers into preinstalling its search application, marking the first such directive against the tech giant in the country, media source reported Tuesday …
Japan Plans to Boost Defense Budget Amid Regional Tensions
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan is set to raise its military expenditure to 2 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by the year 2027, with plans to allocate approximately USD70 billion toward defense in the current fiscal cycle, based on an announcement made by …
Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss U.S. Nuclear Talks Amid Regional Diplomatic Outreach
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss the ongoing Oman-mediated "indirect" negotiations between Tehran and Washington, according to a …
Oil Prices Increase Amid Tariff Exemptions, US, Iran Talks
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices saw a modest increase on Tuesday, buoyed by several global developments including new US tariff exemptions, coordinated reductions in oil production, and diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude, the …
Japan Tells Google to Stop Anticompetitive Practices in Smartphone Market
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s antitrust authority issued a directive on Tuesday, instructing Google to cease what it described as “unfairly pressuring” mobile phone producers into including its popular search application by default, as reported by a Japanese news …