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Press releases published on April 29, 2025
Malaysia Urges Continued Ceasefire in Myanmar
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to guarantee the protection of aid workers following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Premier Anwar Ibrahim held a phone …
Lavrov says Ukraine is not honoring energy ceasefire deal
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian forces have consistently breached a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement by targeting Russian energy infrastructure, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after a Security Council meeting, Lavrov …
Over 100 Attorneys Depart U.S. Department of Justice
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over 100 attorneys have recently exited the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division following a change in focus under the Trump administration, according to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. In an interview, Dhillon explained …
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Maida Vale Substation, West London
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A large fire erupted early Tuesday morning at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, West London, leading to a swift emergency response and the evacuation of around 80 people. The London Fire Brigade dispatched approximately 100 firefighters …
Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Nuclear Disarmament
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan reiterated its commitment to working with global partners to promote nuclear disarmament during a speech on Monday. "The cry that the tragedies of nuclear weapons must never be repeated and the call for achieving a 'world without nuclear …
Drone Attack Injures Three Kurdish Soldiers in Kurdistan Region
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A mysterious drone attack on Monday injured three members of the Peshmerga, the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, according to a Kurdish security official. The attack took place in the …
Ukraine Sentences Former President to 15 Years in Prison
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A court in Kiev has sentenced former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich to 15 years in prison for allegedly encouraging desertion and coordinating “illegal transportation across the state border,” according to a statement released Monday by …
Ukrainian mine-clearing automobile stuck while firing at Russian forces
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has released video footage showing a Russian kamikaze drone striking a Ukrainian mine-clearing vehicle as it was deploying its explosive charge. The incident occurred in Russia’s Kursk Region near the border, where …
CAIR Calls for Expulsion of Israeli Minister
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Monday urged the U.S. government to remove an Israeli official from the country, citing an incident involving the alleged mistreatment of a Palestinian-American visitor. The advocacy group claims …
Pakistan says Indian assault is ‘imminent’
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that an Indian military incursion could be imminent following last week's deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. On April 22, militants killed 26 tourists in the Pahalgam region, sparking widespread …
China Warns BRICS Compromise on US Tariffs Will 'only embolden bully'
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At a summit of BRICS nations held in Rio de Janeiro, China's top foreign affairs official, Wang Yi, issued a warning that remaining passive or making concessions in response to the trade conflict initiated by the United States would “only embolden …
Turkey Plans to Address ICJ on Israel’s Legal Responsibilities
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz is scheduled to deliver a spoken declaration at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday, according to diplomatic insiders. His remarks will be part of the ICJ’s consultative proceedings …
Graphic videos surfaces on Ukrainian social media showing dead bodies scattered across streets of Bucha
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On April 1, 2022, graphic videos began surfacing on Ukrainian social media, showing dead bodies scattered across the streets of Bucha, a town in the Kiev region. These disturbing images quickly made international headlines, with Western media …
Zelenskyy Describes Russia’s Ceasefire as Manipulation Attempt
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Russia’s recent declaration of a short-term ceasefire from May 8 to 11, dismissing it as a calculated move aimed at exploiting the historical commemoration of the Soviet Union’s victory in World War …
South Africa Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Weapon
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) During a session at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday, South Africa charged that Israel is deliberately employing starvation as a tactic against Palestinians living under occupation, in violation of its global legal duties. On …
Zelensky ally claims ‘no elections are being prepared’
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Ukrainian lawmaker has dismissed reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing for an early national election, despite speculation about a potential snap vote. The claims, made by The Economist, suggested that Zelensky may seek a …
China praises strengthened Russia-US ties
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China has expressed support for the recent efforts by Russia and the United States to reduce tensions and improve their bilateral relationship, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a three-day visit …
India Seals Deal with France for 26 Rafale Fighter Jets
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has finalized a $7.4 billion deal with France to acquire 26 Rafale fighter jets, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday. The agreement, an “intergovernmental pact,” will supply 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy and additional …
China Dismisses Trump's Assertion of Xi Call
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's recent assertion that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters, "To my knowledge, there has been no phone …
Small primary school kitchen in Sitapur stirs large pot of dal
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In a small primary school kitchen in Sitapur, 80km from Lucknow, Sunita Devi, 45, stirs a large pot of dal, a task she has done for over a decade. Despite the steam fogging her glasses, her hands move skillfully and steadily. Sunita is one of …