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Press releases published on April 26, 2025
Erdogan, New Zealand PM Hold Key Talks in Istanbul
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Istanbul, as reported by Turkey Communications Directorate. The discussion, held at the Dolmabahce Presidential Office, focused on enhancing bilateral …
U.S. Secretary of Defense says country won’t assure European security alone
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made it clear that the era of America being solely responsible for European security is over. Speaking at the Army War College in Pennsylvania, Hegseth emphasized that European NATO members must boost …
Rubio brands US NATO associates ‘a bunch of junior partners’
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has once again urged NATO members to increase their defense contributions, criticizing the current structure of the alliance, which he described as the US and “a bunch of junior partners.” In an interview with The …
Removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad opens new, uncertain chapter in Syria's prolonged conflict
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad has opened a new and uncertain chapter in Syria's prolonged conflict, raising serious concerns about the country’s future stability and the regional balance of power. Key questions remain unanswered: …
Syria Raises Revolutionary Flag at UN Headquarters in New York
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria's newly adopted "revolutionary flag" was raised at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday morning, joining the flags of the UN's 193 member states and two observer nations. The flag-raising ceremony was attended by Syrian …
Smartphone Sector Shifts Amid Growing U.S.-China Tech Rivalry
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The tech battle between the U.S. and China continues to evolve in the smartphone sector, with the U.S. retaining its leadership through iconic brands and technological innovation, while China excels in production, solidifying its role as the world …
UK, France show decline in in enthusiasm for sending troops to Ukraine
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) France and the United Kingdom have reportedly shown a decline in enthusiasm for sending troops to Ukraine, according to The Times, which cited anonymous sources familiar with recent defense discussions held in London. The two nations had been …
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Focuses on Regional Stability with Saudi, Iranian Counterparts
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in separate phone calls with his Saudi and Iranian counterparts on Friday to address ongoing regional issues and initiatives aimed at fostering peace and stability, according …
Trade Dispute Delays Tesla's Robot Ambitions
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Tesla CEO Elon Musk says China's restrictions on rare earth element exports to the U.S.—a consequence of ongoing trade tensions—are disrupting production of the company’s Optimus humanoid robots. According to reports, Tesla’s net profits plunged …
Poll indicates majority of Poles against sending troops to Ukraine
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent opinion poll shows that a majority of Polish citizens are against the idea of deploying national troops to Ukraine, even in the event of a ceasefire between Kiev and Moscow. The poll, conducted in early April with over 1,000 adult …
UN Urges Swift Sanctions Relief to Reactivate Syria's Economy
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN stressed on Friday the urgent need for expanded sanctions relief to help Syria recover, citing the continuing hindrance posed by sanctions despite some limited suspensions. "Almost all Syrians in and out of the country echo the call for …
Wildfire Ravages New Jersey, Forces State of Emergency
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A rapidly spreading wildfire has consumed over 8,500 acres (approximately 3,440 hectares) in southern New Jersey since igniting on Tuesday, leading to widespread evacuations and the declaration of a state of emergency. According to the New Jersey …
UN Raises New Syria Flag at Headquarters
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s newly adopted flag was elevated alongside those of other member nations during a ceremonial event at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday morning. The symbolic occasion saw the presence of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al- …
Russian intel reveals European ‘warmongers’ working to ridicule Trump’s peace attempts
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency (SVR), several European countries are actively working to undermine US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Since taking office, Trump has …
EU Imposes Major Fines on Apple, Meta
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has imposed substantial financial penalties on U.S. tech leaders Apple and Meta, marking its first enforcement of the newly implemented Digital Markets Act (DMA). This significant regulatory step underscores the EU’s …
South Korea Construction Site Collapse Claims Worker's Life
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A fatal accident at a construction site in South Korea on Saturday resulted in one worker's death and another's injury, according to a South Korean news agency, citing local authorities. The incident occurred around 12:21 p.m. local time (0321 GMT …
Barcelona's Ter Stegen Makes Full Recovery, Returns for Copa del Rey Final
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Barcelona's German goalkeeper, Marc Andre Ter Stegen, has made an unexpected recovery and is set to play in the Copa del Rey final, the club announced on Friday. The 32-year-old was initially expected to miss the rest of the season after tearing …
US Marines get probed over claims of sex crimes at Japanese army base
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Two U.S. Marines stationed on Japan’s Okinawa Island are being investigated for allegedly raping Japanese women, according to a report by Kyodo News on Thursday. One Marine, reportedly in his 20s, is accused of raping a Japanese woman in a …
Western Europe emerges as major source of global instability
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Western Europe is once again emerging as a major source of global instability, prompting serious reflection in Moscow about the direction of its foreign policy. While increasing trade and political alignment with Asian countries suggests Russia …
Trump Holds Firm on China Tariffs Unless It Offers "Something Substantial"
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump declared Friday that he will not reduce tariffs on China unless the country offers "something substantial" in return. “We will not lower tariffs unless China gives us something substantial,” Trump stated to reporters …