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Press releases published on April 7, 2025
Iran points out Trump bombing warning at UN Security Council
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has formally raised concerns with the United Nations Security Council regarding US President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action, calling his remarks "reckless and belligerent." In a letter to the Security Council, Iranian …
France initiates fresh probe associated to Le Pen trial
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) French authorities have launched an investigation into threats made against the judge who presided over the trial of right-wing politician Marine Le Pen, who was recently convicted for embezzling European Parliament funds. The verdict, which …
Prosecutors want death sentence for suspected CEO murderer
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Justice is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Tuesday that Mangione's premeditated murder of Thompson, a father of two, …
US state-funded press places staff on unpaid leave
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the US state-funded media outlet, began furloughing staff at its Prague headquarters on Tuesday due to a lack of funds for April. Originally created during the Cold War to spread pro-Western messages in …
White House intends on reviewing billions in Harvard funding
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration has announced a review of approximately $9 billion in federal funding allocated to Harvard University, citing concerns about the institution's handling of anti-Semitism on campus. This review, covering over $255 million in …
Canadians Describe Upcoming Federal Election as Most Important
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a recent Nanos poll, nearly 86 percent of Canadians consider the upcoming federal election to be the most critical in history, with concerns stemming from US tariffs and potential threats to their sovereignty. The survey, released on …
World presidents privately talk to Putin
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic revealed in a Tuesday interview that several global leaders have continued to communicate privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite Western efforts to isolate Moscow. Vucic mentioned that while he …
Italy describes Le Pen sentence as hit to democracy
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen, describing it as an affront to democracy and a blow to the millions of voters she represents. Le Pen, the former leader of France's National …
UK nationals threatened with jail over Russia associations
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government has announced that individuals working for Russian state entities must register under a new "foreign influence" monitoring scheme or face up to five years in prison. The policy, unveiled in parliament by Security Secretary Dan …
Musk criticizes ‘terrorist’ assault on Tesla dealership in Italy
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome, Italy, early on Monday morning destroyed at least 17 electric vehicles and damaged part of the building. While police have not yet identified any suspects or motives, reports suggest investigators are …
Trump’s choice for top general says US not ready to battle China
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Retired Lieutenant General John Caine, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, stating that the US military is unprepared for a prolonged conflict with …
US airstrikes hit Houthi sites on Yemeni island
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. military forces reportedly carried out several airstrikes early Sunday targeting Houthi positions on Kamaran Island in the Red Sea, as reported by media outlets. Reports indicated that five distinct airstrikes hit various sites across the …
Zimbabwean President Announces Suspension of Tariffs on US Imports
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Zimbabwean Leader Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced that he will instruct the government to suspend all tariffs on imports from the United States. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Mnangagwa stated that this initiative is designed to enhance …
UAE, Israel Discuss Bilateral Ties, Ceasefire Deal
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, met in Abu Dhabi to talk about the “growing bilateral relations” …
Kremlin affirms Russia never sought to weaken relations with bordering nations
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has never intentionally damaged its relations with neighboring countries and remains open to restoring diplomatic ties. His comments came in response to Finnish President Alexander Stubb's …
New Zealand commits major funding in defense overhaul
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government has announced a major four-year defense capability initiative, allocating NZ$12 billion (approximately US$6.68 billion), which includes NZ$9 billion in new funding, to enhance the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF). Prime …
Le Pen found guilty in Paris court
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s right-wing National Rally, was recently found guilty in a Paris court of embezzling European Union funds, leading to a five-year ban from running for office. The charges, dating back to 2014, allege that Le Pen …
Zelenskyy Calls for Enhanced Air Defense Support from Allies
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that he had ordered his defense and foreign ministers to increase communication with international partners, particularly the United States, to secure additional air defense systems, …
Trump national security administration utilized Gmail for government issues
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Members of the US National Security Council (NSC), including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, have reportedly used personal Gmail accounts to discuss sensitive government matters, according to a report by the Washington Post. The report cites …
West European countries attempt to keep Russian assets frozen
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Several Western European nations, including the EU, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain, have reaffirmed their position that Russian assets frozen due to the Ukraine conflict should remain immobilized until the war is over. In a …