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Press releases published on April 9, 2025
EU prepares reply to Trump tariffs
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Commission is preparing to propose a list of US goods to target with additional tariffs in retaliation for the sweeping new import duties announced by President Donald Trump, according to sources cited by Reuters on Sunday. Trump’s …
White House gives reason for evading placing tariffs on Russia
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House has clarified that it chose not to impose tariffs on Russia to avoid complicating ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. Kevin Hassett, director of the White House Economic Council, explained in an interview …
Starmer plans on declaring ‘end of globalization’
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address the nation on Monday, acknowledging the end of globalization, according to The Times. This statement comes after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on multiple American trading …
Trump's Tariffs Impact World’s Richest Men
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) As President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to place pressure on markets worldwide, nine of the richest 10 individuals globally have seen their combined fortunes drop by approximately USD370 billion since the start of the year. Trump’s …
Le Pen’s verdict reveals Western Europe’s hazardous trend
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The conviction of Marine Le Pen in the "fictitious aides" case has sparked controversy in Western Europe, raising troubling questions about the region’s political climate. On March 31, a French court sentenced Le Pen to four years in prison and …
Leaders' Debate Points Out Economic, Political Tensions in Australia's 2025 Election
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) During Australia's first leaders' debate for the 2025 federal election, Premier Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton briefly referenced US President Donald Trump, even though Trump has not been a major figure in the campaign so far. …
Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Rises as Countries Send Aid
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from last month’s devastating earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,645, with nations sending additional humanitarian support on Tuesday. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, also left 5,017 individuals injured, …
Detained Lawyer Warns of Trump Administration’s Intimidation Tactics
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A lawyer representing a pro-Palestinian student protester was detained at Detroit Metro Airport in Michigan, prompting him to speak out about the Trump administration's methods of intimidating attorneys who defend the First Amendment right to free …
White House ridicules deported migrants
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House recently posted a controversial video showing mass migrant deportations, accompanied by upbeat music and a snide comment. The video, shared on the administration's official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube on Sunday, …
UK successfully tests hypersonic missiles
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK, in collaboration with the US and private firms, has successfully tested hypersonic missile propulsion, according to a statement from the British Defense Ministry on Sunday. Hypersonic missiles, which travel at speeds at least five times …
Poland cautions Trump about ‘historic mistake’ in Russia discussions
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Polish official has cautioned US President Donald Trump that recognizing Russian control over Ukrainian territories would be a grave mistake, threatening the security of NATO members in Europe. In an interview with Financial Times, Pawel …
Czech Premier’s X Account Gets Hacked with False Posts
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech Premier Petr Fiala’s X account was compromised on Tuesday, with fake posts being published. Officials have confirmed the incident, revealing that the posts contained false information, including an alleged attack by Russian forces “on Czech …
Thousands march in Paris to back Le Pen
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of supporters gathered in central Paris on Sunday to rally behind Marine Le Pen, former leader of the far-right National Rally (RN) party, following her recent prison sentence for embezzlement. Le Pen, a three-time presidential candidate …
Immigration Judge Sets Deadline for Evidence on Activist's Deportation
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A US immigration judge has given the Trump administration just over 24 hours to submit evidence supporting the claim that pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, according to a report published on Tuesday. Khalil, who holds …
Meta Announces New Safety Policies for Teenagers on Instagram, Facebook
MENAFN
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Meta, the technology company behind Facebook and Instagram, announced on Tuesday that users under the age of 16 will no longer be able to use the livestream feature without parental approval. This is part of updates to the Teen Accounts feature on …
British Premier Criticizes Israeli Operations in Gaza
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the British Premier condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, stating that the resumption of these attacks is "wrong." He also labeled Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories as "unlawful." Prime Minister Keir …
Senior commander affirms Iran ‘ready for any war’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran is fully prepared for any form of aggression and will not yield to foreign pressure, according to Major General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a meeting with senior IRGC officials on Saturday, …
Ebenbuild Contributes Cutting-Edge Digital Lung Simulations to Pulmonary Fibrosis Drug Development
GlobeNewswire
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April 9, 2025
First-ever use of Ebenbuild’s Twinhale technology in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lung models Trial results published in Nature Communications Munich, Germany – April 9, 2025 -- Ebenbuild, a company developing personalized, AI-enabled digital twins of …
Musk cautions of ‘real massacre’ in Western Europe
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has expressed concerns over the rising number of asylum seekers in Western Europe, warning that the influx of immigrants could increase the risk of terrorism and potentially lead to widespread mass killings. According to data from the EU …
US Announces Implementation of 104 Percent Tariff on China
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The White House announced that the United States will implement a 104 percent tariff on China, starting Wednesday. This decision was confirmed by White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday. According to Leavitt, "There will be 104 …