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Press releases published on April 22, 2025
Dollar dips to three-year lows
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The US dollar fell to a three-year low on Monday, driven by concerns over President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff war and his escalating conflict with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The ICE US dollar index dropped over 1%, reaching its …
South Korean Army Resumes Live-Fire Drills
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean military units conducted live-fire training operations close to the demilitarized zone separating the North and South, targeting locations within a U.S. training facility for the first time in seven years, based on a Tuesday report by …
Azerbaijan-China Relations Make Steady Progress, Says President Aliyev
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated, "Azerbaijan-China relations, rooted in ancient history and sound traditions, are steadily advancing." In a recent written interview, Aliyev expressed confidence that his upcoming state visit to China …
Breakaway zone in Africa refuses main port proposal to US
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Somaliland has firmly rejected Somalia’s attempt to grant the US exclusive control over key ports and airbases in the breakaway region, particularly in the coastal city of Berbera. Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia in 1991 …
Russia vows defense backing to African nations
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to assisting the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in strengthening its defense capabilities. During talks with foreign ministers from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in Moscow …
Deputy Premier declares Russia-Namibia trade turnover nearly doubles
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev and Namibian Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musawya have met in Windhoek to discuss enhancing trade ties. During his visit, Trutnev highlighted that trade between Russia and …
US Senator Announces Possibility of New 9/11 Investigation
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has raised the possibility of new congressional hearings into the September 11 attacks, pointing to lingering questions about the official account and the handling of evidence related to the tragic events. On …
Protesters Urge Release of Palestinian Activists
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of demonstrators staged a protest on Monday, chaining themselves to the gates of Columbia University in New York City. Their primary demand was for the release of two Palestinian student activists. The protest took place at the …
Vatican Announces Date of Pope Francis’ Funeral
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vatican officially announced on Tuesday that the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Based on the statement, the service will commence at 10 a.m. local time (0800GMT). This announcement followed a gathering …
Israeli Opposition Calls Netanyahu "National Security Threat"
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Israel’s opposition parties have called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “danger to national security” following a letter from Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to the Supreme Court, addressing Netanyahu’s efforts to dismiss him, as reported …
S-African politician says BRICS relations more robust following US assistance cuts
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South African politician and youth activist Khalid Muhammad views the reduction of US foreign aid to South Africa as a "wake-up call" and an opportunity for the country to foster closer economic ties with its BRICS partners. In an interview with …
South Korean Finance Minister Visits US for Trade Talks
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok traveled to the United States to participate in the initial round of high-level trade negotiations with officials from the Trump administration, as reported by local media outlets. Choi, …
Google discovered to control online ad monopoly
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the online advertising industry, potentially forcing the tech giant to sell parts of its ad business. The ruling, delivered Thursday by Judge Leonie Brinkema in …
Ukraine releases memorandum on minerals agreement with US
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has published a memorandum of intent to finalize an agreement with the United States that would grant access to the country’s natural resources. The two nations have been negotiating this "minerals deal" since February, with the Trump …
Trump ally Mel Gibson demands ‘truth’ regarding 9/11
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Hollywood actor and Trump supporter Mel Gibson has called on the U.S. government to reveal the “truth” behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which he suggests might be the "biggest scandal" in American history. Gibson shared a clip from Tucker …
Pope Francis Dies Following Stroke, Heart Failure, Vatican Confirms
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis passed away following a stroke that led to a coma and subsequent heart failure, according to an announcement from the Vatican on Monday. “The cause of Pope Francis' death has been identified as a stroke, followed by a coma and …
Scientists recognize reason of fatal outburst in Congo
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Laboratory results have confirmed that malaria was responsible for a recent deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as announced by the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP) on Monday. The outbreak, which …
Pope Francis Leaves Legacy of Compassion, Peace Efforts in Gaza
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Throughout Israel’s 18-month conflict in Gaza, Pope Francis reached out daily to the territory’s only Catholic parish, offering prayers and messages of solace. In his final public remarks on Easter Sunday, he renewed his plea for peace, urging an …
US cancels visas for African nation
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing the country's refusal to accept its nationals being deported. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Saturday, stating that it was effective …
Malian FM describes Ukraine as ‘sponsor of terrorism’
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has accused Ukraine of supporting terrorist groups in the Sahel region. Speaking at a press conference in Moscow following talks with his counterparts from Russia, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Diop claimed that …