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Press releases published on April 29, 2025
Senior Pakistani official issues threat to India with nukes
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a stark warning to India, threatening the use of nuclear weapons amid heightened tensions following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that left 26 tourists dead. Speaking …
India downgrades diplomatic relations with Pakistan after massacre
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) In response to a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and implemented several retaliatory measures. The Cabinet Committee on Security, led by Prime Minister Narendra …
Modi, Vance discuss trade agreement as Trump’s tariffs appear
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday to discuss the progress of a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations. This meeting comes as President Donald Trump’s recently announced 90- …
India criticizes bordering country due to communal violence comments
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has condemned recent comments made by Bangladesh regarding communal violence in West Bengal, accusing Dhaka of making “disingenuous” remarks in an attempt to deflect attention from the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. On Thursday, …
India sends its second-ever astronaut to ISS
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India is set to send its second astronaut into space next month for the first time in 40 years. The last Indian to travel to space was Rakesh Sharma in 1984 aboard a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force …
Terrorist attack shakes fragile stability in Kashmir
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Tuesday began as a perfect day in the scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, with clear skies and the tranquil beauty of pine forests and snow-capped peaks. But by afternoon, the peaceful atmosphere was shattered when armed militants emerged from the …
Zelenskyy Criticizes Russia's Ceasefire Announcement, Calls It Manipulation
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Russia's announcement on Monday of a temporary ceasefire from May 8-11, dismissing it as an attempt to manipulate the situation ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World …
India-Pakistan confrontation intensifies following Kashmir assault
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Tensions between India and Pakistan have significantly escalated after a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that resulted in 26 deaths. The attack took place on Tuesday afternoon in Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist area known as ' …
India, Saudi Arabia discuss trade agreements throughout Modi visit
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to reinforce ties with the major oil exporter amidst global trade uncertainties. During his trip from April 22-23, Modi and Saudi officials are expected to sign at …
Pakistan closes airspace to Indian airlines
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan has shut its airspace to all Indian airlines and halted trade with India, effective immediately, following a National Security Committee meeting in Islamabad on Thursday. This move comes in retaliation to India downgrading diplomatic …
Putin voices condolences due to fatal terror assault in India
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu following a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The attack, carried out by four gunmen near the …
India places steel duty due to concerns of Chinese ‘dumping’
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) India has introduced a 12% duty on steel imports to counter a significant rise in low-cost shipments from countries like China, the Finance Ministry in New Delhi announced on Monday. Safeguard duties are typically implemented when domestic …
Portugal Gradually Recovers from Widespread Blackout
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Power is being gradually restored across Portugal after a nationwide blackout that lasted several hours, with about one-third of the country's electricity users seeing their service return. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro confirmed during a press …
Chinese Diplomat Urges BRICS to Stand Against U.S. Tariff Aggression
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, warned that silence and compromise in the ongoing tariff conflict initiated by the U.S. would "only embolden the bully." Speaking at a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Wang criticized the United States for its …
Terror attack kills more than 26 in India’s Kashmir
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 26 people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday when gunmen opened fire at close range, according to reports from local Indian police sources. The terrorist group, The Resistance Front (TRF), which has links to the Pakistan-based …
Gunshots heard at India-Pakistan border
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Army reported late Friday night that multiple Pakistani military posts along the Line of Control (LoC) opened fire across the border in Kashmir, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. A defense official based in …
UN Chief Talks with Syrian Interim Foreign Minister
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a meeting on Monday with Syria’s interim Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, to address crucial issues such as the nation’s political evolution, humanitarian challenges, and economic renewal. …
Indian Navy practices drills amid confrontation with Pakistan
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Indian Navy has carried out live-fire exercises in the Arabian Sea as hostilities with Pakistan continue to rise following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people earlier this week. On Sunday, the Indian …
UN Refugee Chief Criticizes Security Council
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the head of the United Nations refugee agency expressed deep concern over the widespread and escalating violence across the globe, arguing that it has come to define the current era. He directed pointed criticism at the UN Security …
Over 65,000 Children Suffer from Acute Malnutrition in Gaza
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Gaza Government Media Office accused Israel of worsening the suffering of Palestinian children through what it described as an ongoing campaign of genocide and a continued blockade. This, the office reported, has triggered a severe …