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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
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 …
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 …
Moscow claims ‘Euro-Nazism’ is being revived
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned the EU’s efforts to pressure candidate countries against attending the 80th anniversary of World War II victory celebrations in Moscow, calling it a revival of Nazism. Zakharova was …
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 …
Trump challenges court command to stop blacklisting reporters
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Associated Press (AP) reported that its journalist and photographer were denied access to U.S. President Donald Trump’s press conference with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday, despite a court order reinstating their access. The …
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 …
Poland plans on profiting from Ukraine assistance
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland plans to benefit financially from providing aid to Ukraine, especially in the post-war reconstruction phase. Speaking at the European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI) on Tuesday, Tusk emphasized …
Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Administration
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, demonstrators gathered in cities across the United States in a synchronized wave of opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies, as reported by the media. The protests addressed a wide range of issues, including immigration, civil …
Israel Considers Limited Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is contemplating a “limited strike” on Iran's nuclear facilities in the next months, even though Washington has declined to back any military intervention, based on a report from the media on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the …
UN Acknowledges Russia’s Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has acknowledged Russia’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine, according to a statement from a spokesperson on Saturday. “We have consistently called for a durable ceasefire in Ukraine, and reiterate our …
Jordan Uncovers Pharaonic Inscription of Ramses III
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab on Saturday announced a significant archaeological find in the southeastern region of the Wadi Rum Reserve, located in southern Jordan. The discovery features a royal Pharaonic hieroglyphic …
Film Director Describes Israel’s Actions as War Against Orthodox Christianity
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has commented on the actions taken by authorities in Chisinau to prevent a Moldovan bishop from attending an annual ceremony in Jerusalem, describing it as part of a broader campaign against Orthodox Christianity. …
Trump suspends more than USD2bn in Harvard funding due to ‘non-compliance’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the suspension of over $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts to Harvard University after the school declined to comply with a set of White House demands. The move is part …
Trump’s trade war is no bluff
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump’s trade war is no bluff. True to his word, he has initiated a sweeping shift in U.S. trade policy, imposing broad tariffs aimed at recalibrating America’s trade balance with major partners. The bold move has rattled global …
EU postpones Russian energy retreatment scheme
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has once again delayed unveiling its strategy to fully cut energy ties with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The delay comes as internal disagreements continue over the fate of the damaged Nord Stream 1 and 2 …
Hungary preserves two genders in constitution
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that officially defines gender as strictly male or female, a move that contradicts broader European Union policies supporting LGBTQ rights. The amendment, proposed by the ruling Fidesz- …
Kremlin claims EU ‘working to prolong war’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is actively working to prolong the conflict in Ukraine, while Russia and the United States are engaged in serious diplomatic efforts to bring it to an end, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Peskov made the …
US Administration Plans Another Talk on Ukrainian War
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration of United States leader Donald Trump is organizing another meeting between special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Russian officials in an effort to align Moscow with the US approach for resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict, …
US Might Acknowledge Crimea as Russian Territory
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Based on media’s report early on Saturday, the United States could officially recognize Crimea as part of Russian territory as part of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, citing individuals with knowledge of the discussions. In …