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Press releases published on April 9, 2025
Trump plans birthday army parade in Washington
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is considering organizing a military parade in Washington, DC, to commemorate both the 250th anniversary of the US Army and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, both of which fall on June 14. The Pentagon has been …
Tennis icon Billie Jean King joins Hollywood Walk of Fame
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Billie Jean King, the legendary tennis player and champion for social equality, has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At 81, she is the first woman to be recognized in the newly created sports entertainment category. …
Trump issues warning to Iran about ‘great danger’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has announced that the US will engage in "very high-level talks" with Iran regarding its nuclear program on Saturday, warning that if these discussions fail, Iran will face severe consequences. Trump revealed that he had …
Musk urges Trump to call off tariffs
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has personally reached out to President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider the steep tariffs imposed on US trade partners, according to the Washington Post. The call for a reassessment follows growing concerns among business and tech …
Turkey Arranges Over 60 Moon Missions Next Decade
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey arranges to carry out more than 60 scientific missions to the Moon in the coming decade as part of its strategy to enhance its position in global lunar research. The nation's lunar initiative focuses on developing advanced technologies to …
Pro-Palestinian activist's case: Judge sets 24-hours deadline for US evidence
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A US immigration judge has instructed the Trump administration to submit evidence just over 24 hours to justify the removal of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from the United States, as reported on Tuesday. Khalil, a legal permanent …
NATO chief highlights Japan's significant role amid China's military expansion
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday underscored the increasing significance of Japan's role as the alliance closely observes China's "rapid" military expansion. During his visit to the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan on Tuesday, Rutte …
Ukraine Prepares for Urgent Minerals Deal Talks with US
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Tuesday that Kyiv has already developed its stance and vision regarding the suggested critical minerals agreement by the United States. In a statement to a Ukrainian news agency, Sybiha …
Trump issues threat to China with additional 50 percent tariff
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has warned China that the US will impose an additional 50% tariff on all Chinese imports unless Beijing withdraws its proposed 34% tariff hike in retaliation to previous US duties. Trump announced this threat on Monday, …
Microsoft Faces Scrutiny for Supporting Israeli Military
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft is facing increasing scrutiny for its supposed backing of the Israeli military through its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services following the attacks on October 7, 2023. This has raised concerns among various groups, including …
Belgian Premier affirms no EU nation will detain Netanyahu on ICC warrant
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has stated that no European Union country would arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes during …
Japan Witnesses Record High Corporate Bankruptcies for Fiscal 2024
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In fiscal 2024, Japan saw a historic surge in corporate bankruptcies, exceeding 10,000 for the first time in over a decade. Based on a report by a newspaper, this data was revealed through a recent survey. Tokyo Shoko Research, a credit research …
Macron burdens himself with fragrance
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Emmanuel Macron has been revealed to use large amounts of luxury perfume daily, according to a new book about the French president. In The Tragedy of the Elysee: Inside the Hell of Macron’s Five-Year Terms, journalist Olivier Beaumont describes …
Australia's northeast grapples with deadly Melioidosis outbreak, death toll reaches 26
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Queensland Department of Health has reported that the death toll from a melioidosis outbreak, linked to recent heavy rainfall, has now reached 26. In the past week, new data has revealed 10 additional cases of the tropical disease, including …
‘Signalgate’ cause gets exposed
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The ‘Signalgate’ scandal, which involved the leak of sensitive US military information on Yemen to The Atlantic, was caused by an unexpected series of mistakes linked to an Apple iPhone feature, according to a White House investigation reported by …
Iran orders army to be on high alert
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has put its military on high alert and warned neighboring countries with American military bases not to support potential US strikes. This move comes after US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali …
Poll indicates Germany’s AfD draws level with Merz’s conservatives
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Support for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has now reached the same level as the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, according to a recent poll. The INSA survey, conducted for Bild newspaper, revealed that both the AfD and the …
South Korea's opposition leader steps down for Presidential bid
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Lee Jae-myung, the prominent leader of South Korea's main opposition party, the Democratic Party (DP), stepped down from his role as chairman on Wednesday in order to focus on his presidential campaign for the elections scheduled on June 3rd. This …
Algerian navy rescues adrift migrant boat off northern coast
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, naval forces successfully rescued 23 undocumented migrants of African descent after their vessel was discovered adrift roughly 20 nautical miles north of Cap Djinet in Boumerdes province, located about 60 kilometers northeast of Algiers …
German priest boots altar boy due to picture with AfD politician
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A Catholic priest in Bavaria has fired a young altar boy who had served at his church for nine years after the boy posted a photo with Maximilian Krah, a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The photo was taken at a …