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Press releases published on April 22, 2025
China Revamps College Majors to Embrace AI, Future Technologies
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China revealed on Tuesday plans to revamp its undergraduate education by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to local media outlets. The Ministry of Education is rolling out 29 new undergraduate majors focused on rapidly growing …
Russia, Qatar sign USD2bn investment agreement
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to create a $2 billion investment platform aimed at deepening economic collaboration and expanding bilateral ties. The deal was sealed on Thursday during Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani …
Australian PM Says Election Race "Up for Grabs" Despite Poll Lead
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated that the upcoming general election remains "up for grabs," despite polls indicating that his Labor Party is likely to secure a second term. After a three-day Easter break, both Albanese and …
Turkey, Algeria Want to Increase Discussions on Regional Matters
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that Turkey and Algeria are eager to enhance their cooperation in tackling regional challenges and shaping unified strategies. "As Türkiye and Algeria, we want to intensify our consultations on …
China Merges AI into Undergraduate Studies
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China announced plans to update its undergraduate curriculum by incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), as reported by local media. The Education Ministry revealed that 29 new academic majors will be introduced, covering emerging …
Israel Bans Palestinian Minister from Visiting West Bank
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has prohibited Palestinian Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, Ashraf al-Awar, from entering the occupied West Bank for a period of six months. Based on a statement from the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs, the Israeli authorities instructed Awar …
Chinese envoy describes Trump tariffs as ‘echo of Great Depression’
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has criticized the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, comparing them to the protectionist policies that helped fuel the Great Depression in the 1930s. Speaking at a Traditional Chinese …
Media reports Ukraine planning on adding alcohol to gasoline
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Starting May 1, Ukraine will require all gasoline sold in the country to include 5% bioethanol, aligning with European Union environmental standards, Economic Pravda reported on Wednesday. The new regulation, passed by the Ukrainian parliament in …
S-African Minister says new S-African ambassador to US will be ‘fit and proper’
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has stated that the next ambassador to the United States, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, will be a "fit and proper" candidate, emphasizing the importance …
Media reports California mayor suggesting fentanyl to tackle homelessness
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The mayor of Lancaster, California, Rex Parris, is facing criticism after suggesting that the city could address homelessness by providing “all the fentanyl they want” to unhoused individuals. His controversial remark, made during a February city …
Kanye West retracts previous Nazi remarks
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Kanye West, now known as Ye, retracted his earlier claims of being a Nazi in a social media post on Monday, only to delete it shortly afterward. This marks the latest chapter in his controversial behavior, which includes a series of anti-Semitic …
Zelenskyy Calls on Russia for Clear Response on Civilian Safety
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed on Monday that Ukraine is committed to refraining from targeting civilian infrastructure and called for Russia to clarify whether it would make the same commitment. “Ukraine maintains its offer …
South Korea's Crypto Trading Exceeds Stock Market Volume
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s cryptocurrency market has recently surpassed the trading volume of its stock exchanges, with the total market capitalization of digital assets now exceeding 100 trillion won (USD74.8 billion), based on a report by the media on …
Putin replies to suggestion to pause civilian attacks
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to a Ukrainian proposal to halt attacks on civilian targets, saying Moscow is open to considering such a move but emphasized that many civilian facilities in Ukraine are being used for military …
Zimbabwe plans on scraping tariffs on US products
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced plans to lift tariffs on goods imported from the United States, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, which have been strained for years. This decision came shortly …
Pezeshkian Says Iran Open to U.S. Deal, But Only on Equal Terms
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Monday that the country is willing to pursue an agreement with the United States in their ongoing indirect negotiations, as long as Iran's national interests are safeguarded. "In the negotiations with …
Trump envoy nomination irritates South Africa
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the United States have deepened following US President Donald Trump's nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as the new ambassador to Pretoria, according to South African legislator Nqobile Mhlongo. Mhlongo …
UN Chief Expresses Condolences over Pope Francis’ Death
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his sympathy following the death of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church. In a statement, Guterres stated, "I join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis …
S-Africa endorses huge intelligence reforms
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved significant changes to the country’s intelligence structure with the introduction of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill. This new legislation disbands the existing State Security …
UK plans on increasing explosives manufacturing
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK is set to significantly expand its domestic production of military explosives in an effort to reduce reliance on the United States, The Times reported on Sunday. The move comes amid growing concerns about the reliability of American defense …