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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
Russia Says Next German Chancellor Poses Threat to World
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova has expressed concern that Germany’s next chancellor might be reviving troubling chapters of the past, following a report about a forthcoming speech where he plans to declare that Germany …
Houthi Group Shoots Down U.S. MQ-9 Drone
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for shooting down a U.S.-made MQ-9 drone over Sanaa province on Saturday, marking the second drone downed within 24 hours. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea confirmed in a statement that "the …
US closes Biden-era ‘censorship’ organization
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government has officially closed the Global Engagement Center (GEC), a State Department agency that Senator Marco Rubio claimed was used during the Biden administration to censor American citizens. Originally established in 2016 to combat …
EU ditches plans to prohibit Russian LNG
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has decided not to include a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its upcoming 17th sanctions package against Moscow, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The move was reportedly influenced by internal disagreements, concerns …
Belgium wants welfare cuts to achieve NATO target
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Belgium is preparing to increase its military budget to meet NATO's defense spending benchmark of 2% of GDP, potentially at the expense of its social welfare programs, according to Budget Minister Vincent Van Peteghem. Speaking to the Financial …
Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Lift Deportation Block
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Washington urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its emergency order that temporarily suspended deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. The administration's motion aims to lift the stay that was put in place following an urgent …
UK supports providing German missiles to Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK would support Germany if it chooses to send long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday, citing sources within the British government. British officials have reportedly favored the idea of Ukraine …
Europe looks for ‘direct line’ with Trump
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) European officials are reportedly trying to establish a direct line of communication with US President Donald Trump, as they remain uncertain about the decision-making power of his team and their willingness to cooperate, according to a report by …
Musk focuses on increasing global population with “legion” of high-intelligence children
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk is reportedly focused on increasing the global population with a “legion” of high-intelligence children to prevent the collapse of human civilization due to falling birth rates, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday …
DHL Halts U.S. Deliveries Over USD800
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) DHL Express is temporarily suspending deliveries to the United States valued at over $800 (£603) due to a "significant increase" in customs processing requirements following the implementation of a new tariff regime. The global delivery company …
Violence in Gaza Takes Lives, Displaces Families
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly ten Palestinians lost their lives early Sunday as Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip hit residential areas and tents where displaced individuals had sought refuge, based on accounts from medical personnel and eyewitnesses. In the Nuseirat …
French Premier accuses US of leaving behind Western values
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) French Prime Minister François Bayrou has sharply criticized the United States for straying from its traditional democratic values and weakening the unity of the Western alliance. In a speech on Tuesday, Bayrou argued that Washington’s growing …
White House claims US can manipulate both time, space
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Michael Kratsios, the newly appointed head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has claimed that the United States possesses technologies capable of “manipulating” and “bending time and space.” Speaking at the Endless …
RSF Attacks Result in 7 Civilian Deaths
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven non-combatants lost their lives and three others sustained injuries as a result of heavy artillery bombardment by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher, the administrative center of North Darfur, situated in western Sudan, …
Turkish Stock Market Witnesses Decline
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Turkey’s primary stock exchange gauge ended the day at 9,317.24 points, marking a 0.84 percent dip compared to the previous session’s close. The BIST 100 index, which began trading at 9,426.26, registered a drop of 78.78 points from …
EU’s von der Leyen says ‘West as we knew it no longer exists’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declared that the traditional concept of a unified "West" is no longer relevant, citing growing tensions with the United States. In an interview with Die Zeit published on Tuesday, she noted …
Serbian president challenges EU with Moscow trip
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has confirmed he will attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, defying warnings from the European Union. The event, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, …
Defense minister assures Israeli Army will stay indefinitely in Gaza
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that Israeli troops will remain indefinitely in the security zones they have established in Gaza, as well as in similar zones in Lebanon and Syria. The decision comes as Israel maintains …
Palestine Condemns Israeli Actions Against Christians
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine issued a strong denunciation on Sunday against what it described as Israeli police assaults on Christian worshippers during Holy Saturday observances. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry labeled the incidents as “racist” and “a blatant …
Japan Contemplates Easing Auto Safety Rules Amid Trade Talks with U.S.
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo is reportedly looking to modify safety regulations for imported vehicles, which may involve easing crash test requirements, as part of its ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. This initiative follows U.S. President Donald Trump's …