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Press releases published on April 24, 2025
South Korea's Former President Gets Indicted on Bribery Charges
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Leader of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, has been formally charged with bribery, as reported by a news agency on Thursday. According to the Jeonju District Prosecutor's Office, Moon faces accusations of violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment …
NOAA Data Reductions Fuel Global Concerns Over Climate, Weather Research
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Scientists in New Zealand are raising alarms about the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) decision to decommission several public scientific databases, fearing the global consequences for weather and climate research. …
ADB Commits Billions to Tackle Asia-Pacific Development Challenges
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it had committed $24.3 billion from its own funds in 2024, alongside $14.9 billion in co-financing secured through collaboration with various partners, to tackle a broad spectrum of …
Security Members Get Killed After Attack on Vaccination Team
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) At least two security officers were killed and another injured during an ambush on a polio vaccination team in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, based on police reports. The attack took place in the Mastung district of Balochistan province, …
Trump says Russia easier to negotiate with than Ukraine
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, saying he initially expected it to be easier to negotiate with him than with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite this, Trump remains hopeful that …
Washington provoked by Zelensky’s reaction to Trump peace proposal
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington is reportedly frustrated with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky after he publicly rejected elements of a proposed U.S. peace plan aimed at ending the conflict with Russia, according to The Washington Post. The plan, backed by …
Expert Warns Humanoid Robots Could Surpass Human Labor
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The market for humanoid robots is poised for a nearly fivefold expansion over the next ten years, fueled by growing global competition and the increasing implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), according to comments made by a sector …
Zelenskyy Dismisses Trump’s Comments Over Crimea
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed recent criticism from the United States on Wednesday regarding Kyiv’s firm position against acknowledging Russia’s control over Crimea. The response followed comments from U.S. President Donald …
700 koala bears murdered in helicopter sniper mission
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian authorities are facing widespread criticism following the culling of approximately 700 koalas in Victoria's Budj Bim National Park. The controversial operation involved snipers shooting the animals from helicopters in an effort to …
Mexico’s Tragic Crash Leaves 11 Dead
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 11 members of the Indigenous Raramuri community, including both adults and children, were killed, and eight others were injured in a tragic crash Tuesday night in northern Mexico, local officials reported Wednesday. The incident took …
Iran Delays Technical Talks with US
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has officially postponed expert-level technical discussions with the United States, which were initially set to take place on Wednesday in Oman. The new date for the session has been moved to April 26. This update was disclosed by Esmaeil …
US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Rome reveal sharp divide within Trump administration
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The recent rounds of US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Rome have revealed a sharp divide within the Trump administration, raising questions about the prospects of a new nuclear deal. The talks, following an initial meeting in Muscat, Oman, were …
EU Fines Apple, Meta
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant development under its recently introduced Digital Markets Act, the European Union has imposed substantial penalties on American tech titans Apple and Meta. These actions represent the initial instances of enforcement under the new …
US federal judge blocks Trump’s attempt to cut funding from VOA
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cut funding for Voice of America (VOA), ordering the government to reinstate financial support for the U.S.-funded international broadcaster. The decision came after President …
Israeli Forces Shoot Dead 12-Year-Old Palestinian Boy in West Bank
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A 12-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead on Wednesday during a confrontation with Israeli forces in Yamoun, a town southwest of Jenin in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed. The ministry identified the boy as …
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Plan New Protests at Columbia University
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A collective of pro-Palestinian activists is organizing a series of demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City, involving the establishment of tent encampments, as reported by a news agency on Wednesday. These protests are being staged …
EU nation`s Premier warns of Covid vaccine
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called for an immediate stop to government purchases of Covid-19 vaccines, raising concerns about the safety of mRNA vaccines. His remarks follow a controversial report led by Peter Kotlar, a physician and …
Trump Says Russia is Ready for Peace but Ukraine is Not
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that Russia is prepared to agree to a peace settlement, but convincing Ukraine to join the pact has proven more challenging than he anticipated. "I think we have a deal with Russia. We have to …
UEFA Deepens Ties with Turkey Ahead of EURO 2032
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, UEFA Leader Aleksander Ceferin highlighted the strategic relevance of UEFA's newly established branch in Istanbul. This move is part of the organization’s broader preparations for what he envisions as “the best European Championship …
Musk vows to reduce involvement in White House role
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has announced plans to reduce his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial federal initiative aimed at cutting government spending, as Tesla faces its worst financial downturn in years. While he …