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Press releases published on April 17, 2025
North Korea Condemns Israel’s Military Operations in Gaza
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea has strongly criticized Israel, accusing it of deliberately attempting to take control of Palestinian lands. The condemnation came following Israel’s resumption of deadly airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which broke a previously …
Study Reveals Global Ocean Heatwaves Have Tripled in 80 Years Due to Global Warming
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study indicates that the frequency of extreme surface heat days in the world's oceans has increased threefold over the last 80 years, primarily driven by global warming. In the 1940s, the average annual occurrence of extreme heat days on …
Putin Expresses Thanks to Hamas for 'humanitarian act'
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to exert maximum effort to secure the liberation of hostages held in Gaza. During a meeting at the Kremlin with Aleksandr Trufanov—a Russian citizen recently released from captivity—alongside his family …
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Calls for Apology Over Sumy Incident
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, asserted that those who accused Russia of targeting civilians in the Ukrainian city of Sumy should “kneel before the world” once the facts are established by Ukrainian …
North Korea Slams Israel's Intent to Annex Palestinian Territories
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, North Korea criticized Israel for its purported plans to annex Palestinian territories amid a renewed military campaign in the Gaza Strip. A local news agency issued this statement following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on March 18, …
South Korea Wildfire Damage Doubles Initial Estimate, Devastating 90,000 Hectares
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The devastation caused by last month's massive wildfires in South Korea's North Gyeongsang province is far more extensive than initially believed, government officials confirmed Thursday. A joint investigation revealed that nearly 90,000 hectares …
UN Reports 500,000 Palestinians Displaced in Gaza Amid Renewed Israeli Onslaught
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Approximately 500,000 Palestinians have been compelled to leave their homes in Gaza since Israel resumed its military operations after a ceasefire with Hamas collapsed, according to a report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian …
South Korea Revokes Medical School Enrollment Quota Decision, Reduces Admissions by 2,000
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has opted to revoke its recent decision to increase the medical school enrollment quota, reverting to the 2026 admissions figures that were in place two years ago, as reported by media sources on Wednesday. Government officials …
Trump Announces "Big Progress" in U.S.-Japan Trade Talks
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Japan have made notable advancements in their trade discussions, aimed at averting the significant tariffs he has threatened to impose on Japan. In a concise update on social …
South Korean Police Fail in Search Operation at Ex-President Yoon’s Office
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, South Korean police faced obstacles while trying to conduct a search and seizure operation at the presidential office and residence of ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul. Security personnel stationed at the presidential estate …
California Launches Lawsuit Against Trump Over Tariffs
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In a historic move, California has become the first state in the United States to initiate legal proceedings against President Donald Trump regarding his implementation of tariffs. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom submitted a lawsuit in federal …
Russian Foreign Minister Reaffirms Russia's Role in Global Food Security
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underscored Russia's crucial role in promoting global food security. During a meeting with regional representatives in Moscow, Lavrov reflected on the previous gathering held in November, which …
Iran Shifts Venue for Second Round of Nuclear Talks with U.S. to Rome
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Iran announced a change in location for the second round of nuclear negotiations with the United States, moving from Oman to Rome, originally set for Saturday. Iranian broadcaster confirmed that Oman will continue to act as a …