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Press releases published on April 15, 2025
Schumer Criticizes Salvadoran President for Refusing to Repatriate Deported U.S. Resident
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply rebuked the Leader of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his unwillingness to repatriate a Maryland resident mistakenly deported. The incident involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously …
Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant move on Monday, the Trump administration announced the implementation of new tariffs targeting semiconductors and pharmaceutical products. This action marks the beginning of a process that could further increase the tariffs that …
UN Chief Calls for Global Action as Sudanese War Marks Two Years
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres observed the two-year milestone of the ongoing turmoil in Sudan by drawing attention to its devastating consequences on the population and appealing for international intervention to halt the …
France Warns Algeria of 'consequences' Regarding Expelling of Officials
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot issued a warning on Tuesday, signaling that retaliatory steps may be taken following Algeria’s decision to remove 12 French representatives from its soil. The move by Algerian authorities comes in response …
US Monitors Russian Aircraft Near Alaska
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, observed the movements of a Russian military plane operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Monday. Based on NORAD’s statement, "The Russian …
Nigeria Attack Leaves Over 40 Dead, President Orders Investigation
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday that more than 40 individuals were killed during a late-night attack by unknown gunmen in the Zike community of the Bassa local government area in Plateau State, located in north-central Nigeria. …
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Rise in Early 2025
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) During the opening quarter of 2025, worldwide electric vehicle (EV) purchases witnessed a substantial rise of 29 percent compared to the same time the previous year, reaching 4.1 million units, as outlined in a report by the analytics firm Rho …
Japan Bolsters Defense Spending Towards 2 Percent of GDP
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan's defense budget for the fiscal year 2025 is projected to be approximately 9.9 trillion yen (around 70 billion U.S. dollars), representing 1.8 percent of the gross domestic product, as reported by local media on Tuesday. During a press …
Lavrov Criticizes US Sanctions, Highlights Russia's Economic Independence
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent conversation with a Russian newspaper, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Moscow is not appealing for sanctions to be lifted. Instead, he characterized the American sanctions system as unlawful and asserted that it has …
Roadside Bomb Leave 3 Police Officers Dead, Injures 16 in Pakistan
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A roadside bomb blast killed more than three police officers and injured 16 others on Tuesday in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, authorities confirmed. The attack targeted a police truck transporting personnel from a training center in …
Japan, US Plan to Hold Discussions Regarding Trump’s Tariffs
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) High-ranking representatives from both Japan and the United States are making arrangements to begin formal discussions regarding the tariff policies introduced under Donald Trump's administration, according to several media sources. Japan’s …
Trump Administration Proposes Drastic Cut to State Department Budget in 2026 Plan
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports from Monday indicate that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is aiming to cut the State Department's budget by nearly 50%. A memo reveals a budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 that would allocate $28.4 billion to the State …
Egypt Suggests New Israeli Ceasefire Proposal
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Egypt conveyed a proposal from Israel to Hamas, suggesting a short-term cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip along with the initiation of discussions aimed at establishing a long-lasting ceasefire. This was reported by a news …
Iran Confirms Date for next U.S. Negotiations
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the forthcoming session of discussions with the United States will occur on Saturday in Muscat. This statement provides clarity on the location of the anticipated “indirect talks” between the …
U.S. Forces Carry out 15 Airstrikes in Yemen's Marib Province
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. military forces executed 15 airstrikes aimed at the Raghwan and Medghal districts within Yemen's central Marib Governorate, as reported by a local media source. The media outlet, which is affiliated with the Houthi group, did not …
President Aoun Asserts Lebanese Army Secures South as Israel Withdraws
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced on Monday that the Lebanese army is now fully operational in areas previously vacated by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Aoun stated that "the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Unclear US Trade Policy
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Crude oil prices experienced a slight decline on Monday, influenced by contradictory developments surrounding U.S. trade policy. However, the depreciation of the U.S. dollar played a role in preventing a more significant downturn in oil values. …
Decrease in Turkey’s Automotive Output in Early 2025
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) In the first quarter of 2025, Turkey experienced a noticeable drop in vehicle production, with total output decreasing by 8.7 percent year-over-year, reaching 344,120 units, based on the Automotive Manufacturers Association. Within this period, …
Russia, Cuba Deepen Strategic Ties in Moscow Talks
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Penalver Portal held discussions in Moscow on Monday, reaffirming their dedication to their strategic partnership and shared perspectives on global …
Russia Delivers Over 30 Tons of Aid Supplies to Myanmar
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations announced the delivery of more than 30 tons of relief materials to Myanmar, which was recently devastated by a severe earthquake. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of Leader …