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Press releases published on April 8, 2025
Trump says to France ‘free Le Pen’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has criticized the French political establishment for using "lawfare" to target right-wing leader Marine Le Pen, urging Paris to "free" her. This came after a Paris court sentenced Le Pen to four years in prison and …
Polish deputy minister wants main Ukrainian port
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Michal Kolodziejczak has suggested that Poland acquire a section of Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odessa to facilitate the transportation of grain. Odessa, a vital global port for exporting …
Afghan Ministry announces release of 101 prisoners from Pakistani prisons
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent announcement on Tuesday, the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation confirmed that 101 Afghan inmates were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan. The ministry stated that these former detainees entered …
S-Korean leader overthrown due to martial law debacle
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Constitutional Court of South Korea has officially removed former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office following his controversial decision to impose martial law late last year. The court upheld parliament’s impeachment, leading to significant …
Trump's global tariff initiative sends shockwaves through global economic system
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump's global tariff initiative, aimed at revitalizing the U.S. economy by cutting trade deficits and re-industrializing the country, has sent shockwaves through the global economic system. The tariffs, which target nearly every …
Trump shares footage of US attack in Yemen
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has shared a video, purportedly showing a US drone strike targeting Houthi personnel in Yemen. The footage captures a group of people standing in an open area, followed by an explosion and a large crater. The video shows …
Trump affirms his tariff strategies ‘will never change’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has stood by his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the majority of the country’s trading partners, despite facing global criticism and market turmoil. On his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that his policies …
Rubio declares clarity regarding Ukraine peace will be delivered in ‘a matter of weeks’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence that Russia's stance on a potential peace settlement for the Ukraine conflict will become clear soon. Rubio, speaking to journalists on Friday, emphasized that while US President Donald Trump …
UN agencies warn of global aid cuts impacting maternal health progress
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations agencies have issued a critical warning regarding significant reductions in global aid, emphasizing that these cuts jeopardize crucial progress in reducing maternal mortality. A recent report released on World Health Day reveals …
Media reports US to ignore Ukraine army assistance meeting for first time
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the upcoming meeting of countries coordinating military aid to Ukraine, marking the first absence of a Pentagon chief from the gathering, according to Defense News. The Ukraine Defense Contact …
Data indicates hundreds of German cops targeted on daily basis
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In Germany, more than 300 police officers fall victim to crime every day, according to recent data shared by the government, as reported by Bild. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser revealed that in the past year, a total of 117,548 police, …
Vance unveils Musk’s future White House part
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has confirmed that Elon Musk will remain a “friend and adviser” to both President Donald Trump and himself after his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) concludes in late May. Musk's role with DOGE …
Vance cautions of ‘greatest threat to Europe’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has criticized European Union leadership, claiming that the bloc’s internal policy failures, rather than external threats like Russia or China, represent the greatest risk to Europe’s stability. In a recent interview …
Trump’s inner team suggests another Putin call
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump's advisers are reportedly advising him not to contact Russian President Vladimir Putin again until Moscow agrees to a full ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to NBC News. The president had previously …
Taliban expresses joy with Moscow’s steps to remove it from terrorist list
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has welcomed Russia’s initiative to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. Shaheen expressed that both Afghanistan and Russia would benefit from the move, which will …
UK report states Russia beats Western Europe in defense output
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly boosted its military production during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, surpassing Western Europe in defense output, according to a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). The think tank highlighted that …
Kremlin voices remarks on envoy’s Washington discussions
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential for improved US-Russia relations following a visit to Washington by President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, …
NATO supreme commander says Russian military is gaining more strength
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, has predicted that Russia will easily meet its goal of 1.5 million active military personnel, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at a US Senate Armed Services …
Zelensky goes against Trump on NATO membership
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April 8, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his goal of Ukraine joining NATO, despite opposition from US President Donald Trump. Trump recently criticized Zelensky, stating that NATO membership for Ukraine was never going to happen, but Zelensky …
Trump’s tariffs put US weapons manufacturing in danger
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy, which includes levies ranging from 10% to 49% on imports from all countries, could significantly impact American arms production, according to defense experts cited by Politico. The tariffs, aimed at …