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Press releases published on April 21, 2025
Trump Administration Warns of More Funding Cuts to Harvard
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has warned that it may withhold an extra USD1 billion in federal funding from Harvard University, intensifying the dispute concerning antisemitism policies, federal oversight, and academic governance. This development was …
Numbers of Children’s Deaths Rise Amid New Attacks in Gaza
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) About 600 minors have lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the previous month, based on a statement released by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on Monday. Referring to data …
Gold Price Reaches Record High After Trade Conflicts
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the price of gold surged to an all-time high, with an ounce reaching USD3,405.19 as global trade uncertainties drove investors toward the "safe haven" asset. After achieving this record, gold's price remained around USD3,404.40 at …
Catholic Church Enters Crucial Phase After Death of Pope Francis
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church enters a pivotal phase, as the College of Cardinals readies itself to convene in Vatican City in order to select the next pontiff. This marks a critical juncture in Church history, potentially …
Founder of WEF Steps Down from Leadership
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), widely recognized as the Davos Summit, has relinquished his role as chairman and board member of the organization, according to an announcement made on Monday. In a formal statement, …
Operation Chessman Begins: RAF Intercepts Russian Plane Near NATO Airspace
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter aircraft recently intercepted a pair of Russian planes operating close to NATO airspace, the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on Sunday. The MoD explained that two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled from …
Trump says tariffs could substitute income tax
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea that revenue generated from his newly imposed tariffs might be sufficient to replace the federal income tax. The proposal came during an interview with Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, where Trump …
Coordinated Attacks on French Prisons Trigger Concerns
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A new wave of violent incidents hit correctional facilities across France overnight, according to Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who spoke out on Monday. He emphasized that these latest attacks are calculated efforts to challenge the state's …
China Criticizes US, Philippines Joint Military Drills
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China expressed strong disapproval of the joint military exercises conducted by the United States and the Philippines, arguing that these activities “undermine regional strategic stability.” The exercises, launched in the contested …
Palestinian Christians Experience Extinction Amid Israeli Attacks
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A pastor from Palestine has raised the alarm, cautioning that the Christian community in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip may be nearing extinction due to the unrelenting violence by Israeli forces. In an interview with a news agency, Rev. …
Moscow Fines Google Over Revealing Soldier Data
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has imposed a fine on Google for disclosing personal information about Russian soldiers killed in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to a court ruling reported on Monday. The country’s communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, found that …
Klaus Schwab Resigns as WEF Chairman
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), widely known for its annual Davos meetings, has resigned from his role as chairman and from the WEF board, the organization announced Monday. "Following my recent announcement, and as I …
China Retaliates: Sanctions Imposed on U.S. Officials Over Hong Kong
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, China declared it would be enforcing sanctions against U.S. lawmakers, government figures, and leaders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in response to what it described as “egregious behavior” concerning matters related to Hong …
El Salvador President Proposes Deportees Exchange for Venezuela’s Political Prisoners
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, has proposed a deal to repatriate 252 Venezuelans deported by the U.S. and detained in his country, on the condition that Venezuela releases the same number of political prisoners. Bukele made the offer …
Moscow Court Penalizes Google for Disclosure of Russian Soldiers' Data
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A judicial body in Moscow has ruled against Google, deeming the company responsible for making public the private details of Russian military personnel who perished during the conflict in Ukraine, as stated by an official news outlet on Monday. …
Ruble acts as this year’s best-performer
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian ruble has become the best-performing currency of the year, surpassing even traditional safe-haven assets like gold, according to Bloomberg on Tuesday. Based on over-the-counter market data, the ruble has appreciated by 38% against the …
Rice Prices Keep Surging in Japan
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Rice prices in Japanese supermarkets climbed to an average of 4,217 yen (around 30 U.S. dollars) for a 5-kilogram bag during the week ending April 13, according to official figures released on Monday. This price reflects a 3-yen rise from the …
India Raises Worries Over Student Visa Cancellations
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Based on the media, New Delhi has reportedly expressed unease over the recent revocation of student visas for Indian nationals in the United States, just prior to the scheduled visit of US Vice President J.D. Vance to India. The vice president …
Media reports US government possibly to break up Zuckerberg’s Meta
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is pursuing legal action to potentially dismantle Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over allegations of monopolistic practices tied to its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Multiple …
El Salvador’s President Calls for Prisoner Exchange with Venezuela
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has appealed to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, suggesting a compassionate exchange involving detainees. In a post made Sunday on X, Bukele proposed, "a humanitarian agreement that includes the repatriation …