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China-Laos railway witnesses rise in popularity for Lao New Year travel
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The China-Laos Railway is witnessing a notable rise in passenger numbers as residents return home and tourists flock to popular sites in anticipation of the upcoming Lao New Year festivities. The train's convenience, affordability, and speed are …
AfD reaches top place on German opinion poll for first time
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) For the first time in its history, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has topped a major national opinion poll, surpassing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) alliance. According to an Ipsos survey …
Media reports ex-Russia-based doctor gave senior Syrian govt position
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed his elder brother, Maher al-Sharaa, a gynecologist with past ties to Russia, as his new chief of staff. Maher al-Sharaa took on the role of secretary-general to the Syrian presidency last Saturday. …
Treasury secretary says US looking for ‘proper way’ to reassociate Russia to SWIFT
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Washington is exploring all options, including the possibility of reconnecting Russian banks to the SWIFT messaging network, as part of a broader consideration to ease sanctions on Moscow. The US …
Sydney CBD issues public health alert following legionnaires' disease cases
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Sydney have issued a public health warning for anyone who has been in the Central Business District (CBD) over the past ten days, after confirming several cases of Legionnaires' disease. In the last three weeks, six people have been …
ICJ Holds Hearings Regarding Israel's Obligations in Occupied Palestine
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from 40 countries along with four global organizations have expressed their intention to participate in public hearings regarding Israel's duties in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are set to take place at the …
South Korean Opposition Leader Announces Presidential Candidacy
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung declared his intention to run for the presidency on Thursday, promising to address economic inequality and encourage growth. Lee, who stepped down from his position as chairman of the Democratic Party ( …
EU consents retaliatory tariffs up to 25 percent on US products
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has approved retaliatory tariffs in response to US President Donald Trump’s imposition of duties on EU steel and aluminum. These countermeasures do not address the recent 20% tariffs on all EU exports to the US, which took …
China’s Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Take effect on Thursday
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) China's 84 percent tariffs, in retaliation for United States Leader Donald Trump's decision to increase duties on Chinese imports, came into effect on Thursday, intensifying the ongoing trade conflict between the two global powers. In a series of …
Egypt: Building collapse death toll climbs to nine
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of fatalities from a building collapse in the central Egyptian province of Asyut has risen to nine as of Wednesday. A source at the province's emergency monitoring center informed a news agency that "Eight of the victims were females, …
White House commands reinstating AP
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore the Associated Press's access to presidential events, following its exclusion over a dispute regarding the term "Gulf of America." The AP was barred from Air Force One and the Oval Office in …
Russia’s human rights director claims AI is pro-Western
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has raised concerns that foreign AI systems are promoting Western ideological narratives, potentially serving as powerful tools for propaganda and censorship. Speaking at a roundtable …
Israeli army gets accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli army has been accused of executing 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza, burying their bodies in a mass grave, and falsely labeling them as “terrorists.” This tragic event, part of an ongoing series of war crimes, has shocked even typically …
Northern Sea Route takes first place on agenda at Russian Arctic forum
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The development of Russia's Northern Sea Route (NSR) will be the key focus at the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk, where discussions will take place on Wednesday. Murmansk, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle and home to a vital …
EU airline wishes to continue trips to Ukraine
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced its intention to restart flights to Ukraine once a ceasefire with Russia is achieved. CEO Jozsef Varadi, speaking at the Logistics as a Driver of Economic Growth conference, expressed confidence …
European stock markets see significant declines
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European stock markets saw significant declines on Monday, continuing a global sell-off triggered by the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index dropped over 6%, hitting its lowest point since December …
Health Authorities Warn Sydney Residents Due to Disease Outbreak
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian health officials have issued a warning for hundreds of thousands of people in Sydney to stay alert for symptoms following an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, based on local news reports on Thursday. At least six individuals have been …
Trump Considers Military Option Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump on Wednesday did not eliminate the possibility of using force against Iran, even as American officials gear up for direct discussions with Iranian representatives regarding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Addressing …
Ramos Addresses FIFA Club World Cup, Mexican Football
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Spanish veteran defender Sergio Ramos recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place this summer in the United States, as well as on Mexican football. Ramos commended the new format of the FIFA Club World …
Philippine Airlines flight diverts to Japan for emergency landing
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A Philippine Airlines flight on its way to the United States made an emergency landing in Japan on Thursday after smoke was detected on board. The aircraft, which took off on Wednesday, was redirected to Haneda Airport following reports of smoke …