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Press releases published on April 28, 2025
ICJ Begins Public Hearings on Israel's Obligations in Occupied Territories
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Public hearings commenced on Monday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to review Israel's responsibilities concerning its actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. The hearings aim to address a request for an advisory …
Davos creator gets investigated due alleged misconduct
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Economic Forum (WEF) has initiated an internal investigation following whistleblower claims of misconduct involving its founder and former chairman, Klaus Schwab, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. This development came a day …
Modi opens India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Pamban Bridge on Sunday, marking the launch of India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge. The bridge, which spans 2 kilometers across the Palk Strait, links the island town of Rameswaram to …
India passes contentious law that regulates traditional Islamic trusts
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India's parliament has passed a contentious law that regulates traditional Islamic trusts, known as waqf, despite concerns it may undermine property rights for the Muslim community. A waqf is a charitable endowment under Islamic law, where a …
Dutch town hall disposes of Warhol artwork
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A Dutch town hall has reported that it may have unintentionally thrown away several valuable artworks, including a piece by the famous artist Andy Warhol, during renovations last year. According to local broadcaster Omroep Brabant, the …
Jeep Falls into Ravine in Pakistan, Leaving Four Dead, Seven Injured
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least four individuals were killed and seven others sustained injuries when a jeep veered off course and fell into a deep ravine in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, according to officials. The tragic incident unfolded …
Media reports Moderna risking UK suspension due to cash, toys offered to children
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US pharmaceutical company Moderna could be suspended or expelled from a UK trade body due to breaches of industry regulations, including offering children cash and teddy bears to participate in Covid vaccine trials, according to The Telegraph. The …
Putin wishes happy Freedom Day S-Africa
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day, a national holiday commemorating South Africa's first democratic elections after the end of apartheid. In a message shared on …
Shooting in Elizabeth City State University Leaves One Dead
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Early on Sunday morning, a shooting on the campus of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina resulted in one fatality and six injuries, leading to a campus lockdown, based on a statement from the university. The incident occurred in the …
Japan's Oldest Living Person Passes Away at 115
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Okagi Hayashi, who held the title of Japan's oldest living person, has passed away at the age of 115 due to heart failure, the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare confirmed on Monday. Her death occurred on April 26 at a hospital in her hometown …
Priest says Orthodox faith expected to increase in CAR
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Father Sergiy Voemava, the first Orthodox priest ordained as rector of the Church of St. Andrew in Bangui, has expressed confidence that the Orthodox faith will continue to grow in the Central African Republic (CAR). In an interview with RT, he …
Russia-Africa forum indorses resistance against neocolonialism
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) in Moscow recently hosted the first Russia-Africa Forum of Young Diplomats, bringing together representatives from over 20 nations. The forum's central theme was the fight against …
Ugandan leader says Ukraine ‘misdirected’ by imperialists
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has blamed Western “imperialists” for the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, stating in an interview with RT that external interference has misdirected Kiev’s actions. He criticized the West for taking sides in …
Priest says Orthodox faith expected to increase in CAR
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Father Sergiy Voemava, the first Orthodox priest ordained as rector of the Church of St. Andrew in Bangui, has expressed confidence that the Orthodox faith will continue to grow in the Central African Republic (CAR). In an interview with RT, he …
India possibly to ask for help from new partners over US tariffs
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) India could explore alternative trade partnerships and strengthen ties with other countries due to the 26% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports from India, according to Ajay Dua, the former Secretary of the Indian Ministry of …
Death toll increases in Canada car crashing
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from a car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday has risen to 11, according to local police. The suspect, 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, with …
Russian Authorities Charge Man in Bomb Attack on Senior General
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have charged an individual in connection with a car bomb attack that resulted in the death of a high-ranking general in a Moscow suburb the previous week. The suspect reportedly confessed to carrying out the attack under orders …
Vancouver Car-Ramming Attack Claims 11 Lives
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from the tragic car-ramming incident at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday has risen to 11, based on police reports. Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, the suspect in the attack, has been charged with eight counts of second- …
Mongolia Expands E-Visa Access in Bid to Boost Tourism-Led Growth
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) In the first quarter of 2025, Mongolia issued electronic visas (e-visas) to 11,575 foreign nationals, reflecting a 4.9 percent rise from the same timeframe in 2024, local media reported Monday, citing data from the country's Immigration Agency. …
U.S., Russia Report Progress Toward Ukraine Peace Efforts
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the United States have reported steps forward in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, pointing to the development of favorable conditions for launching talks aimed at achieving a durable peace. The Russian Foreign Ministry shared …