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Press releases published on April 29, 2025

Merck Reveals Plan to Buy SpringWorks Therapeutics
(MENAFN) German drugmaker Merck revealed on Monday that it has finalized an agreement to purchase the U.S.-based biopharmaceutical firm SpringWorks Therapeutics for USD3.9 billion. This strategic acquisition is intended to enhance Merck’s cancer treatment …

Trump claims he controls world
(MENAFN) In a recent interview with The Atlantic marking his first 100 days of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he’s not only leading the country but now sees himself as running the entire world. Reflecting on his time in office, …

IBM Unveils USD150 Billion Investment in US
(MENAFN) IBM revealed on Monday that it plans to invest USD150 billion in the United States over the next five years. The tech behemoth stated that this substantial investment will not only support the country's economy but also accelerate IBM’s efforts to …

Trump's Suez Canal Demands Provoke Egyptian Backlash
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn sharp backlash in Egypt following his recent demand that American vessels be granted free access through the Suez Canal, a statement many in the country view as unfounded and threatening to international norms …

Reports states international army spending in biggest hike since Cold War
(MENAFN) Global military spending saw its largest annual increase in over three decades in 2024, according to a report released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The surge was particularly notable in Europe and the …

China falsifies Trump’s Xi call allegation
(MENAFN) China's Foreign Ministry has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that he recently spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two nations are negotiating a tariff deal. Speaking in Ceiling on Monday, ministry spokesperson Guo …

Ukraine gives 15-year prison sentence to former president
(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison in absentia for allegedly organizing illegal border crossings and encouraging desertion, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Monday. …

Iran Insists on Uranium Enrichment, Sanctions Relief in U.S. Talks
(MENAFN) In a statement on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that the country’s demands for uranium enrichment and the complete lifting of sanctions are non-negotiable in ongoing indirect discussions with Washington. …

Putin declares 3-days Victory Day ceasefire
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The truce will be observed from May 8 to May 10, according to the …

India purchases war-jets amid tensions with Pakistan
(MENAFN) India has finalized a $7.41 billion agreement with France to acquire 26 Rafale fighter jets, officials announced Monday. The deal, approved earlier this month by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security, comes amid escalating tensions with …

Peru River Flooding Kills Two Children, Five Still Missing
(MENAFN) At least two children lost their lives and five people are still unaccounted for after the Casca River overflowed early Monday in Ancash, a western region of Peru, local health authorities reported. Ricardo Natividad, a regional health official, …

Trump proposes Canadians should choose to vote for him
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday by urging Canadians to support him as their leader during Canada’s federal election, once again proposing that Canada should become the 51st state of the United States. Posting on his Truth …

Peanut Yield Breakthrough: Scientists Identify Key Gene
(MENAFN) Australian and Chinese scientists have identified crucial genetic variations that could dramatically improve peanut crop yields, according to Murdoch University in Western Australia. The research team constructed the first-ever comprehensive …

200,000 Syrians Return Home from Turkey Amid Ongoing Recovery
(MENAFN) The number of Syrians returning from Turkey since December 9 of last year has reached 200,000, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday. "Despite various difficulties, hinderances, and sabotage," Syria is making gradual progress …

Musk declares robots will outperform human surgeons within half decade
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has predicted that robots will outperform human surgeons in the near future, suggesting they could soon carry out complex medical procedures beyond human capability. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Musk stated that robots …

Kremlin declares Russia would assist in defending N-Korea
(MENAFN) Russia will support North Korea militarily if necessary, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday, emphasizing the strength of the mutual defense agreement signed between the two countries in 2024. Peskov’s remarks came after Russian …

Trump makes allegations regarding Zelensky being ready to ‘give up’ Crimea
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky may now be willing to accept Russia's control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement. This comes despite Zelensky's repeated public assertions that Ukraine …

UK makes plans for Ukraine troop deployment
(MENAFN) The UK is preparing plans to deploy troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire with Russia, with the goal of helping rebuild the country’s military rather than engaging in combat, The Telegraph reported on Sunday. According to the outlet, UK Defense …

Moscow reveals specifics of recent contact with US
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Sunday, focusing heavily on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to a statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday, the two top …

China Expresses Confidence Toward Growth Target
(MENAFN) China has expressed unwavering assurance in meeting its 5 percent economic expansion objective for the year 2025, despite enduring economic frictions with the United States. This declaration came from a high-ranking official during a press …