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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
Survey indicates majority of Russians feel ‘happy’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite external pressures, a large majority of Russians continue to report feeling happy, according to a new nationwide survey released on Wednesday by the state-run pollster VCIOM. The poll, which involved around 1,600 adults across Russia last …
Trump reshapes Middle East
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is preparing for his first overseas trip of his second term, with a visit to Saudi Arabia planned for mid-May. This marks a return to a familiar diplomatic approach, as Riyadh was also the first foreign stop of his …
Media reports US wanting UK to abandon ‘hate speech’ regulations to guarantee trade agreement
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring the UK to scrap its hate speech laws as a condition for finalizing a trade agreement, according to The Independent, citing sources close to Vice President J.D. Vance. In a …
NATO director excludes Ukrainian membership under peace agreement
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that Ukraine was never promised membership in the alliance as part of any potential peace settlement with Russia. Speaking during a surprise visit to Ukraine on Tuesday, Rutte clarified in an interview …
Data indicates foreign nationals behind crime increase in Austria
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Almost half of all crimes committed in Austria last year involved foreign nationals, with a sharp increase in offenses linked to young Syrians, according to newly released police statistics. The Austrian Interior Ministry reported on Monday that …
France assists Zelensky in writing apology letter to Trump
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April 20, 2025
(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’
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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
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April 20, 2025
(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’
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April 20, 2025
(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 …