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Press releases published on April 29, 2025
China Dismisses Trump's Assertion of Xi Call
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Beijing firmly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's recent assertion that he had spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters, "To my knowledge, there has been no phone …
Small primary school kitchen in Sitapur stirs large pot of dal
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In a small primary school kitchen in Sitapur, 80km from Lucknow, Sunita Devi, 45, stirs a large pot of dal, a task she has done for over a decade. Despite the steam fogging her glasses, her hands move skillfully and steadily. Sunita is one of …
UN Chief Meets Syrian Envoy to Discuss Syria’s Recovery
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held talks on Monday with Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, focusing on the nation’s political future, humanitarian assistance, and efforts to rebuild the economy. According to a statement …
France Says Western Allies Plan to Increase Pressure on Russia
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) France’s Leader Emmanuel Macron has disclosed intentions among Western partners to intensify diplomatic and strategic pressure on Russia within the upcoming week to ten days, aiming to broker a truce in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. “In the …
Germany declares additional army assistance for Ukraine
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) During an unannounced visit to Kiev on Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced that Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional €11.25 billion ($12 billion) in military support. She emphasized that Berlin's commitment to …
Donbass representatives say Ukrainian drone hits passenger vehicle
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 16 people were injured in the Russian-held city of Gorlovka in Donetsk when a Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck a passenger bus early Tuesday morning, according to the city's mayor, Ivan Prikhodko. The attack adds to the ongoing strain on …
BBC under heavy criticism in India over Kashmir terror assault coverage
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The BBC has faced criticism from the Indian government over its coverage of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. Sources told RT that the Indian government expressed its concerns after the BBC …
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire able to ‘return peace to Europe’
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Pierre de Gaulle, the grandson of French World War II hero Charles de Gaulle, has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed ceasefire during Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in May could be a step toward peace between Russia and …
Venezuela Demands Return of Toddler Allegedly "Kidnapped" by U.S.
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Venezuela's government condemned U.S. authorities on Monday for allegedly "kidnapping" a two-year-old girl, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, who was separated from her mother while "boarding a repatriation flight to Venezuela." In an official …
Brazil Highlights BRICS as Pillar of Multilateralism
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers on Monday, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira highlighted the significance of the BRICS bloc as a key representation of multilateralism in global politics. He emphasized that multilateralism is a core …
RSF Shelling in Sudan's El-Fasher Kills 41 Civilians
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 41 civilians were killed and many others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, according to the Sudanese army on Tuesday. A military …
Media reports India worrying about students’ deportation as Vance lands in Delhi
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has raised concerns over the recent revocation of visas for Indian students in the US, coinciding with the visit of US Vice President J.D. Vance to New Delhi, according to reports from The Hindu. Vance arrived in the Indian capital on Monday …
Amnesty International Describes Trump’s First 100 Days as ‘Disastrous’
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amnesty International sharply criticized the early tenure of United States Leader Donald Trump, labeling his initial 100 days in office as catastrophic for human rights, both within the United States and globally. During a speech in Brussels ahead …
Russia Calls for Recognition of Territorial Claims
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Russia once again emphasized its willingness to engage in direct discussions with Ukraine but insisted that a key condition for resolving the ongoing conflict is global acknowledgment of its authority over five contested Ukrainian areas …
Brazil Urges Israeli Retreat from Gaza at BRICS Meeting
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazil’s top diplomat has urged Israel to pull its military forces out of Gaza, delivering the message during a BRICS foreign ministers' summit held Monday in Rio de Janeiro. The meeting, attended by representatives from the core BRICS nations— …
Terrorist attack takes place in Kashmir, India
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A terrorist attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir region has left at least 25 people dead and 20 others injured. The attack took place in Baisaran meadow, a popular tourist destination about 6 km from Pahalgam, when gunmen armed with M4 carbines and …
Amazon Launches First Satellite Deployment for Project Kuiper
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amazon has officially begun deploying satellites for its ambitious Project Kuiper, marking a pivotal move in the company's bid to broaden worldwide broadband connectivity. The initial group of satellites launched Monday evening aboard a United …
Azerbaijan, Iran Reinforce Strategic Ties
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani Leader Ilham Aliyev and Iranian Leader Masoud Pezeshkian renewed their nations' pledge to deepen their strategic cooperation during a meeting on Monday. Speaking at a joint press conference held in Baku, Aliyev reaffirmed the …
Modi pledges to ‘track and punish every terrorist’ following fatal assault
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning on Thursday to those behind the recent terrorist attack in southern Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people and left several others injured. Speaking at a rally in Bihar, Modi …
China proposes to assist in defusing India-Pakistan tensions
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China has urged for an impartial investigation into the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, calling on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful de-escalation. In a phone conversation on Sunday with …