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Press releases published on April 26, 2025
Kiev, its supporters refuse main areas of Trump’s peace strategy
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine and its European allies have rejected several key elements of President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan for the ongoing conflict with Russia, according to a Reuters report. The US put forward a plan during a meeting in Paris last …
China dismisses Trump tariff-discussions allegations
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s assertion that tariff negotiations between the two countries are currently underway. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun labeled reports of such talks as “fake news,” stating that no …
Trump states that Russia has made ‘big concession’ on Ukraine
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Russia has made a significant concession in the ongoing peace talks over Ukraine by halting its ambitions to take over the entire country. Speaking at a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas …
Powerful Blast Hits Key Iranian Port
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful explosion struck Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran on Saturday, prompting an investigation into its cause, local media reported. The explosion occurred at approximately 12:30 am local time (2100 GMT) at the strategically important …
Trump’s peace strategy provokes ‘concern’ between allies
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s proposed framework to resolve the Ukraine conflict has raised concerns among Western European and Asian officials, according to a report from CNN. The plan, which has yet to be officially confirmed by the White House, …
Trump begins selling 2028 election caps
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a new range of “TRUMP 2028” merchandise, fueling rumors that he may seek a third term in office. The items, available for purchase through his official campaign store, include baseball caps with “TRUMP …
Musk ridicules Zelensky’s assistance transparency allegations
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the US government efficiency tsar and tech billionaire, has ridiculed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assertions that all American aid to Ukraine is fully accounted for. The US has provided approximately $200 billion in aid to …
Tension between Iran, US represents significant juncture
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing tension between Iran and the United States represents a significant juncture, where the return of a more moderate faction in Iran coincides with Donald Trump's leadership in the US, marking a shift within the Republican Party. The …
U.S.-Iran Third Round of Indirect Talks Resumes in Oman
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States have officially resumed in Oman, marking the third round of talks since they began, as reported by Iranian state television on Saturday. The discussions, mediated by third parties, are …
Zelensky ‘blatantly lying’ on allegations Russia ruining Ukraine-Africa relations
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) South African politician Themba Godi has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of "blatantly lying" about claims that Russia is sabotaging Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts in Africa. Speaking to RT on Thursday, Godi called Zelensky’s …
Trump says Crimea will stay with Russia
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with Time Magazine, US President Donald Trump stated that Crimea will remain a part of Russia in any final settlement of the Ukraine conflict. The Crimean Peninsula officially joined Russia in 2014 following a controversial …
Media reports extra Nord Stream pipes still stored in Germany
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is still storing replacement pipes for the Nord Stream gas pipeline, which became inoperable due to sabotage in September 2022, according to Ostsee Zeitung. The stored pipes are reportedly sufficient to repair the damaged sections of the …
Trump hints US ready to walk back some China tariffs
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential de-escalation in trade tensions with China, suggesting that tariffs on Chinese goods could be significantly reduced. However, he clarified that the tariffs would not be eliminated entirely. …
Ukraine gets ready for loss of US backing
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine is preparing for the possibility of losing US support, according to a report from German tabloid Bild, which cites anonymous sources within the Ukrainian government. Ukrainian officials are bracing for a "worst-case scenario" in which …
ICC reacts to appeal of Netanyahu detention warrant
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has directed a lower panel to reassess Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction over arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister …
Survey indicates Brits no longer confident in future
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Consumer confidence in the UK has plummeted to its lowest level since 2023, driven by increasing bills, tax hikes, and concerns that US tariffs could push living costs even higher, according to a survey published on Friday. The consumer confidence …
Media reports cancelation of Romania’s presidential election gets overturned
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) A Romanian appeals court has overturned the Constitutional Court's decision to annul the results of the first round of the 2024 presidential election, which had been unexpectedly won by independent candidate Calin Georgescu. Local media outlets …
Defense minister says Pakistan did ‘dirty work’ for West in backing terrorists
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has openly criticized Western powers, particularly the US, for their role in regional security issues. In an interview with Sky News on Friday, Asif admitted that Pakistan had carried out the “dirty work” …
Rubio, Witkoff criticize Politico due to ‘fake crap’, ‘fiction’
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, have strongly criticized Politico for publishing what they called false and misleading information about a potential peace agreement in the Ukraine conflict. The …
Musk Says Tesla’s Robot Plans Are Affected by China, US Trade Conflict
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Tesla head Elon Musk revealed that China's limitations on rare earth elements (REEs) aimed at the U.S. amid the ongoing trade conflict between Washington and Beijing are negatively influencing the company's robotics development. Based on the media …