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Press releases published on April 3, 2025
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia’s eastern North Maluku district early Thursday morning, based on the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. Fortunately, the quake did not result in any damage or trigger …
African state applies more strict entry rules for US citizens
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Starting April 1, U.S. citizens traveling to Namibia will be required to obtain a visa prior to entry, according to an announcement by the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek. Namibia, a popular tourist destination in southern Africa, had previously allowed …
Danish defense minister says Trump has ‘gone too far’
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about annexing Greenland, calling them inappropriate and harmful to the relationship between close allies. Trump's comments, which …
Investigation Initiated Over Threats Against Judges After Le Pen's Conviction
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) An inquiry has been initiated regarding threats made against judges after Marine Le Pen’s conviction on corruption charges previously this week, as reported by French media outlets. The probe was launched in response to "reprehensible remarks made …
Syrian Security Forces Detain ‘Outlaw Elements’ in Aleppo Refugee Camp
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Syrian security forces have reported the detention of some "outlaw elements" implicated in riot-related cases at the Al-Nayrab refugee camp for Palestinians in the Aleppo district, located in northern Syria. In an official declaration released …
Pilot Dies in IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crash in India
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A pilot tragically lost his life after an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed in the western state of Gujarat, officials reported on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening in Jamnagar while the aircraft was on a night …
Putin releases Arctic caution to NATO
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to NATO, accusing the US-led bloc of viewing the Arctic as a potential “bridgehead” for future conflicts. Speaking at the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, Putin expressed concern over …
French government attempts to reframe 2020 terrorist attack on teacher as part of broader "Russian" threat
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In a surprising turn of events, the French government has attempted to reframe the 2020 terrorist attack on teacher Samuel Paty as part of a broader "Russian" threat. Following the murder of Paty, who was beheaded by 18-year-old Abdullah Anzorov …
UN Says 2024 is Deadliest Year Regarding Aid Worker Deaths
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations announced on Wednesday that humanitarian workers are being murdered at an "unprecedented" rate, with 2024 marking the "worst year" on record for aid staff members. Joyce Msuya, the assistant secretary-general for humanitarian …
Putin requests developing towns in Arctic Circle
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) At the 6th International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of continuing to develop the Arctic region, particularly focusing on urban improvement and infrastructure. He highlighted that the Arctic …
Amazon Makes Last-Minute Attempt to Buy TikTok
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon made a last-minute offer to buy TikTok in the United States as the Chinese-owned social media app faces a looming deadline in April to either divest or face a potential ban. This development was reported by a news agency, which cited …
Law enforcement announces five wounded in Amsterdam knife assault
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A stabbing incident took place in central Amsterdam on Thursday, resulting in at least five people being injured. The attack occurred near Dam Square, and local police quickly apprehended the suspect. While the motives behind the incident remain …
Western Companies Consider Going Back to Russia
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) As the United States and Russia inch toward normalization, there is growing speculation about the possible return of Western firms to the Russian market. However, Russian officials have warned that re-entering the market will be much more …
Global billionaire wealth surges in 2025
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The global elite have seen their numbers and wealth surge to unprecedented levels, with 2025 annual billionaires list revealing a record-breaking tally of over 3,000 individuals. The 39th edition of the prestigious list indicates a significant …
Putin declares Moscow's trust in Western Europe has been irreparably damaged
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Moscow's trust in Western Europe has been irreparably damaged, and while Russia remains open to negotiations with the European Union to resolve the Ukraine conflict, it will no longer base these …
Robust earthquake strikes Myanmar in Thailand
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage in the country and neighboring Thailand. The quake, which had a shallow depth of 10 km, hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Shortly after, a …
EU defense commissioner cautions of potential Russian attack within five years
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia may be capable of launching military attacks on European Union nations within the next five years, the EU’s defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, cautioned on Wednesday during a security forum in Warsaw focused on the bloc’s defense …
Russia plans on opening embassy in African state
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing it as an …
US Researchers Sue NIH Over ‘Politically Motivated’ Budget Cuts
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, researchers in the United States issued a lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health (NIH), accusing the organization of making budget cuts to research institutions during the Trump administration that were "politically …
Putin suggests UN to temporarily govern Ukraine
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed the idea of establishing a temporary UN-led government in Ukraine to oversee fair elections, as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's term is set to expire in May 2024. Putin explained that Moscow …