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Press releases published on April 29, 2025
Xi Jinping Calls on Shanghai to Spearhead AI Advancement
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Shanghai to take a leading role in advancing artificial intelligence during his visit to the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center on Tuesday. "AI technology is evolving rapidly and entering a phase of …
Officials Confirm No Cyberattack Behind Spain, Portugal’s Blackout
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A massive blackout that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness for hours on Monday was not the result of a cyberattack, according to Spain’s electricity grid operator. “We have been able to conclude that there was no intrusion in the grid’s …
Insurgents murder 22 individuals in Nigeria
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, at least 22 people were killed and several others injured in two separate militant attacks in northeastern Nigeria, highlighting a resurgence of violence in the region. The assaults occurred in Borno and Adamawa states on …
US Officials Investigate Harvard Law Review
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration revealed on Monday that it has initiated formal inquiries into Harvard University and its prestigious Harvard Law Review, focusing on claims that racial background plays a role in editorial decisions. These examinations …
Moscow criticizes US method to resolving Ukraine war
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has not received any clear message from the United States urging Ukraine to end its conflict with Moscow, but is still evaluating Washington’s peace initiatives, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. In an interview …
Investigative reporter claims Western NGOs are political influence tools
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has asserted that Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly those linked to the US, have long functioned as instruments of political influence, despite appearing apolitical. In an …
Spain, Portugal Announce Restoration of Most Power
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Power supply was largely restored across Spain and Portugal on Tuesday, following a significant blackout on Monday. Spanish energy company Red Electrica reported on Tuesday that “99.95 percent of demand has been restored,” and they are working to …
South Korea's Real Wages Drop, Ending Five-Month Surge
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's real wages, after adjusting for inflation, dropped in February for the first time in five months, according to labor ministry data released on Tuesday. The average nominal monthly wage in companies with at least one regular employee …
Turkey, US Discuss Enhanced Defense Cooperation
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A session of the Türkiye-US High Level Defense Group convened in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, on Monday, as reported by the National Defense Ministry. According to the ministry’s statement, “the parties discussed opportunities to deepen various …
Former leader says Zelensky botching resource agreement discussions with US
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko has criticized President Vladimir Zelensky for mismanaging negotiations with the United States over a rare-earth minerals agreement, warning that the mishandling could jeopardize Ukraine’s sovereignty …
Germany’s SPD Nears Critical Vote on Coalition Deal
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is set to finalize a pivotal internal vote on Tuesday evening, which will determine whether the party forms a governing alliance with the center-right CDU/CSU bloc. This internal poll, involving …
Malaysia Urges Continued Ceasefire in Myanmar
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to guarantee the protection of aid workers following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim held a phone …
Lavrov says Ukraine is not honoring energy ceasefire deal
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian forces have consistently breached a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement by targeting Russian energy infrastructure, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after a Security Council meeting, Lavrov …
Over 100 Attorneys Depart U.S. Department of Justice
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 100 attorneys have recently exited the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division following a change in focus under the Trump administration, according to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. In an interview, Dhillon explained …
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Maida Vale Substation, West London
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A large fire erupted early Tuesday morning at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, West London, leading to a swift emergency response and the evacuation of around 80 people. The London Fire Brigade dispatched approximately 100 firefighters …
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Nuclear Disarmament
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan reiterated its commitment to working with global partners to promote nuclear disarmament during a speech on Monday. "The cry that the tragedies of nuclear weapons must never be repeated and the call for achieving a 'world without nuclear …
Drone Attack Injures Three Kurdish Soldiers in Kurdistan Region
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A mysterious drone attack on Monday injured three members of the Peshmerga, the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, according to a Kurdish security official. The attack took place in the …
Ukraine Sentences Former President to 15 Years in Prison
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly encouraging desertion and coordinating “illegal transportation across the state border,” according to a statement released Monday by …
Ukrainian mine-clearing automobile stuck while firing at Russian forces
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has released video footage showing a Russian kamikaze drone striking a Ukrainian mine-clearing vehicle as it was deploying its explosive charge. The incident occurred in Russia’s Kursk Region near the border, where …
CAIR Calls for Expulsion of Israeli Minister
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Monday urged the U.S. government to remove an Israeli official from the country, citing an incident involving the alleged mistreatment of a Palestinian-American visitor. The advocacy group claims …