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Press releases published on April 7, 2025
RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine after outbreak fatalities
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of skepticism towards vaccines, expressed his support for the measles vaccine on Sunday after the tragic death of a second child linked to the outbreak. “The most …
Belgian festival calls off ‘Russians at War’ movie
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Docville documentary film festival in Belgium has canceled the screening of the film Russians at War following a formal request from the Ukrainian Embassy. The festival stated that the decision was made out of "immense respect for the …
Israeli offensive leaves 90 percent of Rafah in ruins
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Local authorities in Gaza reported on Sunday that approximately 90% of residential neighborhoods in the southern city of Rafah have been destroyed by the Israeli army since October 2023. Gaza's government media office reported that the Israeli …
South Korea Pledges to Allocate Billions Amid US Tariffs
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has pledged to allocate up to 100 trillion won (USD68.12 billion) in emergency liquidity and additional market stabilization measures to assist domestic companies affected by the recent US tariffs, based on local media reports on …
Beijing assures Russia-China ties no threat to other countries
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured that the strong partnership between Russia and China does not pose a threat to any other nation, nor can it be influenced by external forces. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Wang …
Measles outbreak leads to fatalities in Texas, death toll reaches three
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A second child has died from the measles outbreak in Texas, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services late Saturday, various media sources reported. With this tragic event, the number of measles-related deaths in the United States …
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked its Energy Infrastructure
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia reported that Ukraine had targeted seven of its energy infrastructure and facilities in the last 24 hours. This comes amid ongoing tensions and accusations from both sides regarding violations of recent agreements. The previous …
Moroccans demonstrate Israeli assaults on Gaza, demand end to ties
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets of downtown Rabat on Sunday to demonstrate against the escalating Israeli military actions in Gaza. Gathering near the parliament building, protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans …
French President Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, French Leader Emmanuel Macron demanded an urgent halt to the fighting in Ukraine, condemning Russia’s new missile assaults and cautioning that there would be consequences if Russia continues to obstruct peace negotiations. “These …
Expert says EU displays hypocrisy on ICC warrants
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A political science professor from Birzeit University in the West Bank, Saad Nimr, has criticized the European Union for displaying hypocrisy in its handling of arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian and …
Iranian MP requests nuclear weapons
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ahmad Naderi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, argued on Monday that the United States would not dare to threaten Iran with bombing if Tehran possessed nuclear weapons. His comments came after US President Donald Trump warned Iran of …
Expert says ICC tool of West
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Drago Bosnic, a military expert and contributor to the Bangladeshi Blitz weekly, has criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that it is a "fake justice" institution manipulated by Western powers. His comments come after the ICC …
Germany plans on targeting ‘internal EU enemies’
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s incoming coalition government intends to take a more assertive role in EU decision-making, including imposing penalties on member states that challenge the bloc’s foreign policies. According to Politico, the draft coalition agreement …
Russia, China emerge as key players in advocating for adherence to international law
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and China have emerged as key players in advocating for a multipolar world, sovereignty, and adherence to international law. Their partnership, strengthened amid global crises and geopolitical instability, is a vital part of the "world …
Trump views Le Pen conviction as ‘a very big deal’
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed strong views on the conviction of French opposition leader Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels between her criminal prosecution and his own legal battles under the Biden administration. On Monday, Le Pen, the …
Le Pen criticizes ‘political’ sentencing
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, a leading contender in France's 2027 presidential race, has condemned a Paris court’s decision to convict her of embezzlement as a “political move” orchestrated by her opponents to prevent her from running. Le Pen was sentenced to …
Trump affirms Putin will ‘follow through’ on Ukraine agreement
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would honor his part of any peace agreement on the Ukraine conflict, while also cautioning Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about renegotiating a rare-earth minerals deal …
Israeli fighter aircrafts strike Beirut
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike in Beirut's southern Dahieh suburb on Tuesday, marking the largest escalation between Israel and Hezbollah since a truce was signed in November. The IDF stated that Israeli jets targeted a …
Trump excludes Ukraine joining NATO in return for rare earths
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has dismissed the idea of Ukraine gaining NATO membership in return for allowing the US to control its rare earth minerals. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump addressed reports that Ukrainian President Vladimir …
Trump Describes Tariffs as "Medicine"
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has characterized tariffs as "medicine" to address the United States' trade deficit with several countries. Speaking to journalists on Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Washington, DC, Trump explained …