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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
UN Acknowledges Russia's Temporary Easter Truce in Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has expressed its approval of Russia's declaration of a temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine, as stated by a spokesperson on Saturday. "We have consistently called for a durable ceasefire in Ukraine, and reiterate our …
US possibly to stop ‘almost all’ NATO funding
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly considering a budget proposal that would eliminate nearly all funding for international organizations like NATO and the United Nations, according to a report from the New York Times on Monday. The plan is …
Japan Considers Modifying Car Safety Standards in Tariff Talks
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan plans to tackle car safety regulations for imported vehicles as part of ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, following concerns raised by United States Leader Donald Trump regarding the limited number of American cars entering …
Pakistan Expels Numerous Afghans
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan has deported over 19,500 Afghans this month as part of a broader effort to expel more than 80,000 individuals before the 30 April deadline, according to the United Nations. The country has intensified its actions against undocumented …
UK supreme court verdicts on identification of ‘woman’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman,” as defined in the Equality Act 2010, refers specifically to biological sex, not gender identity. This decision means that transgender individuals born male are not considered women under the …
Watkins Expresses Frustration to Being Benched in Champions League Matches
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ollie Watkins expressed his frustration after being "fuming" for not starting in either of Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final matches against Paris Saint-Germain. The striker felt sidelined and disappointed by his limited role in such …
Supreme Court Pauses Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has instructed the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of suspected Venezuelan gang members. A civil rights organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal of these individuals, who are currently being …
Indian Premier, Musk Discuss Technology Collaboration
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed on Friday that he recently held discussions with entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding potential collaborations in technology and innovation. The disclosure comes ahead of an anticipated visit to New Delhi …
UNIDO Voices Alarm Over U.S. Tariff Hikes Impacting Global Economy
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) expressed serious concerns on Friday regarding the negative impact of recent tariff increases by the United States on global economic growth and industrial advancement. UNIDO …
Nepal's External Trade Increases in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nepal has seen a significant boost in its external trade, with a recorded increase of 16.89 percent during the first nine months of the current 2024-25 fiscal year. This growth was fueled by expansion in both import and export activities, …
Lebanese Presidents Says Country is Waiting for ‘right conditions’ Regarding Weapons
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Joseph Aoun declared on Sunday that all weaponry in Lebanon will eventually fall under government jurisdiction, although the country will await the “right conditions” before determining how to implement this strategy. His statement …
Uzbekistan, Japan Discuss Reinforcing Economic Ties
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, engaged in discussions with a Japanese delegation led by Gen Nakagawa, the Mayor of Nara, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several vital sectors, as …
China says to US ‘stop blackmailing’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China has urged the United States to stop using threats and pressure tactics if it genuinely seeks to resolve the intensifying trade conflict through dialogue. Beijing emphasized that it will continue defending its interests against Washington’s …
Houthi Group Reports Deaths from US Attacks in Yemen
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Houthi group reported that three individuals were killed and two others wounded during US airstrikes on Saturday in the central Yemeni province of Sanaa. Based on a Houthi-affiliated news site, "The American aggression launched a strike on the …
Vance says Washington ‘frustrated’ with European presidents
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with European leaders for ignoring their citizens' demands, particularly on key issues like immigration. Speaking to British outlet UnHerd on Tuesday, Vance …
Slovak Premier strongly opposes recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has strongly opposed recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who advised European leaders against attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9. Fico stated that “the year is 2025, not …
Hamas: Israeli Airstrike Kills Guard Assigned to Protect Israeli-U.S. hostage
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, announced on Saturday that one of its guards assigned to protect Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander was killed in an Israeli airstrike. "The fate of Alexander and the rest of the guard unit remains …
EU strongly advices candidate states not to celebrate WW2 triumph in Moscow
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has advised countries seeking to join the bloc not to participate in Russia’s 80th-anniversary celebrations of its victory in World War II. EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that attending the May 9 celebrations, …
China commands its airlines to abandon Boeing
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China has reportedly directed its airlines to cease accepting Boeing aircraft as tensions between the US and China escalate, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. This move follows a series of retaliatory tariffs between the two countries, with …
EU updates its travel guidelines
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has updated its travel guidelines, advising staff heading to the U.S. to use basic devices like burner phones and stripped-down laptops to reduce the risk of espionage, according to the Financial Times. The guidance comes amid …