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Press releases published on April 30, 2025

Spain launches investigation into massive power grid failure
(MENAFN) Spain has launched an official investigation into the widespread power outage that affected much of the Iberian Peninsula this week, aiming to determine whether a cyberattack could have been behind the incident. The blackout, which disrupted daily …

Von der Leyen emphasizes need for US to shift focus from Europe’s defense
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasized that the European Union needs to take greater responsibility for its own security, as the United States gradually distances itself from its defense commitments to Europe. Speaking …

Western Europe launches ‘quiet war’ against Trump
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that Western European leaders are conducting a covert campaign against U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a public forum in Moscow on Tuesday, Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia’s …

Media reports US Navy losing warplane throughout ‘Houthi attack’
(MENAFN) A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet and a tow tractor were lost at sea after falling overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman during operations in the Red Sea. The incident reportedly happened as the aircraft carrier was executing evasive …

Australians prepare to vote in national election
(MENAFN) Australians are preparing to vote in a national election next Saturday, but enthusiasm for the process is notably lacking. With compulsory voting in place, citizens are required to cast their ballots, yet many view this election as uninspiring and …

منصة السفر الرائدة WINGIE تشارك رؤى الربع الأول حول سلوك الحجز
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، والرياض، المملكة العربية السعودية, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- أعلنت WINGIE، منصة السفر الرائدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، عن مشاركتها لأحدث الرؤى المستندة إلى بياناتها الداخلية للربع الأول من عام 2025. وتكشف …

Leading Travel Marketplace WINGIE Shares Q1 Insights on Booking Behavior
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WINGIE, the leading travel marketplace in the MENA region, has released its insights based on internal data for the first quarter of 2025. The data reveals trends in …

Report states press freedom fading in EU
(MENAFN) Media freedom is increasingly under threat in several European Union countries, according to a new report by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties). The group’s Media Freedom 2025 report highlights growing concerns over the erosion of …

Oliver Stone criticizes EU engaging in ‘perversion of history’
(MENAFN) Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone has criticized European Union leaders for downplaying the Soviet Union’s role in defeating Nazi Germany, calling it a “perversion of history.” In an interview with RT ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, …

Shooting in Sweden Claims Three Lives
(MENAFN) Authorities have confirmed that three people are dead following a shooting in Uppsala, Sweden's fourth-largest city, on Tuesday. The suspect remains at large, as reported by media sources. A significant police operation is underway after the …

Trump’s envoy wants to persuade Putin on conditions of ceasefire agreement
(MENAFN) According to Bloomberg, US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week to propose a ceasefire in Ukraine that would freeze the conflict along the current frontlines. Despite the extended conversation, sources …

Pakistan warns about India planning ‘military strike’ within 24–36 hours
(MENAFN) Pakistan has accused India of preparing to carry out a military strike on its territory within the next 24 to 36 hours, raising fears of heightened conflict between the two nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar …

China unwilling or unable to fight has deep roots in both history, myth
(MENAFN) The notion that China is a country unwilling or unable to fight has deep roots in both history and myth, but this perception is dangerously outdated. A well-known Chinese saying, “Good iron is not used for nails; good men do not become soldiers,” …

Zelenskyy Highlights Deeper US, Ukraine Economic Deal
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that the Economic Partnership Agreement with the United States has become “significantly stronger” and holds the potential to bring mutual advantages to both nations. This announcement …

Austria Hits New Record in Winter Tourism
(MENAFN) Austria's tourism sector continues to thrive, with the winter season of 2024-2025 maintaining strong numbers, official data revealed on Tuesday. Preliminary figures show that more than 64 million overnight stays were recorded in the country's …

Trump says ‘I’d like to be pope’
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump made a lighthearted remark about wanting to become the next pope when asked about potential successors to the recently deceased Pope Francis. “I’d like to be pope. That would be my number one choice,” Trump joked, though …

Oliver Stone cautions that Russia, US were close to World War III
(MENAFN) Renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone has warned that during the past three years of the Ukraine conflict, the United States and Russia were dangerously close to triggering a nuclear war. Speaking to students at the ‘Knowledge.First’ forum in Moscow on …

Cabka Receives B Score in Second CDP Climate Assessment
PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam April 30, 2025. Cabka N.V. (together with its subsidiaries “Cabka”, or the “Company”), a company specialized in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into innovative Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP), listed at Euronext …

Syrian Authorities Take Action to Prevent Sectarian Clashes
(MENAFN) Syrian officials and community leaders in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, reached a resolution on Tuesday to restore order following deadly sectarian clashes. The agreement, announced in a joint statement after a high-level meeting, covers four …

South Korea’s Lending Rates Drop in March
(MENAFN) South Korea’s average bank lending rate dropped for the fourth consecutive month, driven by a continued decline in the nation's policy rate, according to data released by the central bank on Wednesday. Figures from the Bank of Korea (BOK) revealed …