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Press releases published on April 30, 2025
Russia Renames Volgograd Airport to Stalingrad
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin has enacted a decree restoring the original name of the international airport in the city of Volgograd, reverting it to its historic designation—Stalingrad. The official statement, released by the Kremlin late Tuesday …
UNHCR Shuts Down Four Mexican Offices Due to U.S. Aid Slashes
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Mexico revealed the shutdown of four of its offices due to reductions in foreign aid driven by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Giovanni Lepri, UNHCR's representative in Mexico, …
Senior Ukrainian MP criticizes Trump tariffs
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian lawmaker Daniil Getmantsev has criticized the latest round of US import tariffs, calling them a display of “peak economic cynicism” toward Ukraine. The tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump and effective as of Saturday, apply to …
Starbucks Sees Sharp Decline in Pre-Market Trading
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Starbucks' stock dropped 7% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following a 50.3% year-over-year decline in net profit for the first quarter. The company also saw a 45.3% decrease in operating income, according to its latest financial report. “While …
Huge brands withdrawing from LGBTQ parades
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Several prominent companies are reducing their involvement in New York City’s 2025 Pride celebrations, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The shift is attributed to increasing political scrutiny and broader economic concerns. Mastercard …
Trump excludes third term
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has stated he does not intend to pursue a third term, despite previously making comments that hinted at the possibility. In an interview with The Atlantic marking his first 100 days in office, Trump denied instructing the …
Russia prohibits Elton John foundation
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has officially labeled the Elton John AIDS Foundation as an “undesirable organization,” effectively banning its operations within the country. The move comes amid allegations that the charity is promoting …
Meta Introduces Separate AI App
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Meta, the company behind Facebook, has introduced a complimentary independent artificial intelligence (AI) application for its Meta AI assistant. This latest release positions Meta among the increasing number of firms launching new AI apps. …
Russian MP gets booted over missing work for two years
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian lawmaker Yuri Napso has been removed from the State Duma after an internal investigation revealed he was absent from parliamentary duties for nearly two years without valid justification. The lower house of parliament voted overwhelmingly …
Tokyo Stocks Rise as Trump Scales Back Car Tariffs
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo shares continued their upward trend on Wednesday, buoyed by improved investor sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s signing of executive orders to scale back parts of the 25% tariffs on cars and auto components. The Nikkei 225, …
Putin aide says major progress made on Ukraine ceasefire
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, has stated that significant progress has been made in efforts to establish a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, following the US-brokered energy truce. Dmitriev, who heads …
Kremlin reacts to Trump threat to sanction Russian oil
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has reaffirmed its adherence to a ceasefire agreement on Ukrainian energy infrastructure while choosing not to directly respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose heavy tariffs on Russian oil. Kremlin spokesman …
Russia Raises Concerns Over Israel's Actions in Palestinian Territories
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Russia addressed the International Court of Justice (ICJ), stating that Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT) are resulting in a "crisis of legality and humanity." This statement came as public hearings …
Dalio: U.S. Tariff Policies Trigger Potential Global System Breakdown
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned on Tuesday that the world is "on the brink" of a collapse in the global monetary, political, and international order, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff …
Media reports Modi allowing military ‘freedom’ to reply to Kashmir carnage
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted the country’s armed forces "full operational freedom" to determine the method, targets, and timing of India’s response to the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in 26 deaths, …
IOM Report Reveals Number of Migrant Deaths Driven by Crisis
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A fresh publication from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) uncovers that the overwhelming majority of migrants who have lost their lives while in transit were not moving voluntarily, but rather were compelled to flee due to …
Kremlin Insists Peace Agreement Should Be with Kyiv, Not Washington
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin emphasized on Wednesday that any peace agreement concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict should be negotiated directly with Kyiv, not Washington. This statement came a day after the U.S. warned it may step back as a mediator if no …
Medvedev predicts that Trump’s tariffs will turn EU economy into ‘decaying corpse’
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President and current deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, has strongly criticized the US imposition of "reciprocal" tariffs on EU exports, claiming it will lead to the collapse of the European economy. …
Trump Contemplates Reinstating Certain Cuts Made by DOGE
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is considering “putting back” certain cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been led by Elon Musk. During an interview, Trump was asked if the initiative had …
“I’d Like to Be Pope”: Trump Shares as Vatican Prepares for Conclave
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump humorously indicated interest in succeeding Pope Francis as the next leader of the Catholic Church when discussing potential successors to Pope Francis. “I’d like to be pope. That would be my number one choice,” Trump …