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Press releases published on April 10, 2025
ICJ hearings on Israel's Palestinian obligations attract 40 States
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Wednesday that representatives from 40 states and four international organizations intend to participate in upcoming public hearings concerning Israel's obligations in the occupied Palestinian …
Situation between the US, Israel, Iran rapidly escalates
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The situation between the US, Israel, and Iran is rapidly escalating, with military action now a real possibility. Israeli sources suggest that the US and Israel could launch strikes against Iran in the coming weeks, driven by concerns over Tehran …
IMF markdowns Trump tariff recession hazard
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva has stated that while President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans are creating global economic uncertainty and weakening investor and consumer confidence, they are unlikely to trigger …
Tesla shares surge following Trump’s tariff suspension announcement
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Shares of US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla experienced a significant surge of 22.69% at the close of trading on Wednesday. This dramatic increase followed an announcement by President Donald Trump of a 90-day pause on reciprocal …
US Treasury says to tariff-struck countries ‘sit back and take it in’
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on America's trading partners not to retaliate against President Donald Trump's newly announced tariffs, warning that countermeasures could spark a broader trade conflict. Speaking to Fox News on …
German FM urges for iPhone update tax
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has proposed imposing a fee on iPhone software updates as a potential response to the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on EU goods. This suggestion comes after Trump revealed plans to …
Iran requests US ‘goodwill gesture’ before probable straight discussions
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has expressed the need for a tangible goodwill gesture from the United States before engaging in direct talks, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. According to sources, Iranian officials are demanding actions such as lifting certain sanctions …
Media reports UK braces for fresh US tariffs
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government is bracing for a new round of US tariffs expected to be announced by President Donald Trump later this week, according to multiple media reports. Though specific details remain unclear, estimates from Britain’s Office for Budget …
Ex-top Ukrainian general voices remarks on US ‘secret weapon’ against Russia
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Zaluzhny, the former commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, referred to the US command center in Wiesbaden, Germany, as a "secret weapon" in the fight against Russia, though he minimized the level of direct US involvement in the conflict …
Pentagon director praises first USD1 trillion defense budget
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has praised President Donald Trump’s proposed $1 trillion defense budget, calling it a major step toward increasing the military’s combat power. Trump unveiled the record-setting budget during a White House …
Moscow affirms fresh Russia-US discussions
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a new round of diplomatic talks between Moscow and Washington will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, in the coming days. These discussions aim to improve bilateral relations and address ongoing issues …
Ukrainian-born congresswoman claims Telegraph is being untruthful
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian-born Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz has accused the Daily Telegraph of misrepresenting her comments regarding Ukraine’s potential territorial concessions to Russia. Spartz claimed that the newspaper may have been influenced by …
US journalist claims country ‘just lost a war with Russia’
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US journalist Tucker Carlson has stated that America has "lost a war" with Russia regarding the conflict in Ukraine, claiming that US officials are too arrogant to acknowledge this defeat. In an interview with Alex Jones, Carlson argued that …
Ukraine: Zelensky claims Chinese fighting for Russia
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that at least 155 Chinese nationals are engaged in combat alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. This statement comes with the release of new footage featuring two men, who identified themselves as …
US, Russia commence second round of discussions in Istanbul
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Russia commenced their second round of discussions in Istanbul on Thursday, focusing on normalizing embassy operations between the two nations. A US delegation arrived at the Russian Consulate General in Istanbul at 9:45 a.m. …
Ex-law enforcement director says USAID paid Czech groups to ‘wage war’ against Russia
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Stanislav Novotny, a former Czech police chief, has accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of funding a long-standing anti-Russian campaign in the Czech Republic. In an exclusive interview with RT, Novotny, now a …
Beijing refuses Zelensky’s detained soldiers allegations
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing has rejected Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's claims that Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Zelensky had released a video suggesting that two Chinese citizens were captured by Ukrainian forces and …
Trump increases China tariff to 125 percent
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has escalated the trade conflict with China by raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, following a retaliatory move from Beijing earlier in the day. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump criticized China …
Moody’s warns about US finances
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Moody’s ratings agency has raised concerns about the United States' fiscal health, warning of a continued deterioration due to growing budget deficits and escalating debt. With the national debt surpassing $36 trillion and annual deficits …
FSB announces US-Russia prisoner exchange in UAE
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday that a prisoner exchange with the United States has been successfully completed, involving one American citizen and one Russian national. In a statement, the FSB revealed that the …