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Press releases published on April 20, 2025

France assists Zelensky in writing apology letter to Trump
(MENAFN) French diplomats reportedly assisted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in drafting a letter of reconciliation to US President Donald Trump, aiming to repair strained relations between the two leaders, according to Politico. Tensions between …

Scientists Claim Discovery of Brand New Color ‘Olo’
(MENAFN) A group of researchers has announced the discovery of a new colour, one that no human has ever seen before. The experiment, conducted in the United States, involved researchers using laser pulses directed into the participants' eyes. By …

Britain's CPI Sees Slowdown in March
(MENAFN) Britain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced an unanticipated decline in March, providing a momentary respite from inflation, though future price increases are anticipated to return. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed …

US’ Oldest Astronaut Returns to Earth on 70th Birthday
(MENAFN) Dan Pettit, the longest-serving astronaut from the United States, has made his return to Earth, coinciding with his 70th birthday. The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, which carried Pettit alongside his Russian colleagues Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, …

Deadly Waves Hit Australia Over Easter Weekend
(MENAFN) At the beginning of the Easter weekend, five individuals tragically lost their lives after powerful waves struck various parts of Australia. Additionally, two people are currently missing along the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria. On …

Biden claims Trump backers have no hearts
(MENAFN) Former U.S. President Joe Biden has taken aim at supporters of Donald Trump, claiming they "have no hearts" and warning that the country is more divided than ever. His comments came during his first public speech since leaving office, where he …

US plans on associating tariff agreements to China curbs
(MENAFN) The United States is planning to use ongoing tariff negotiations as leverage to encourage its trade partners to reduce economic ties with China, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. Citing sources familiar with the matter, …

Turkey Monitors Detention of Turkish PhD Student in U.S. Over Pro-Palestinian Article
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that it is actively monitoring the situation of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish PhD student who was detained in the United States last month after publishing a pro-Palestinian article in a student …

Chinese representative ridicules ‘US peasants’ in tariff war jibe
(MENAFN) A senior Chinese official has lashed out at US President Donald Trump’s “arrogant and shameless” tariffs on Hong Kong, calling them part of a broader effort to suppress China. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, …

UN Acknowledges Russia's Temporary Easter Truce in Ukraine
(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
(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
(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 …

Media reports OpenAI intends on taking on Musk’s X
(MENAFN) OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly working on a new social media app that could compete with Elon Musk’s X. The platform, still in its early prototype phase, features a feed focused on AI-generated images, …

Pakistan Expels Numerous Afghans
(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’
(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 …

North Korea Criticizes Trump’s Decision Regarding Arms Export Regulations
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent decision to ease domestic arms export regulations, accusing him of attempting to "expand wars," as reported by a state-controlled news agency. On April 9, Trump signed an executive …

Watkins Expresses Frustration to Being Benched in Champions League Matches
(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
(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 …

US requests USD100bn reimbursement from Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly demanding up to $100 billion in compensation from Ukraine as part of a resource-sharing agreement, intended to offset American aid provided during its conflict with Russia, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing …

Indian Premier, Musk Discuss Technology Collaboration
(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 …