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Press releases published on April 3, 2025
Robust earthquake strikes Myanmar in Thailand
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread damage in the country and neighboring Thailand. The quake, which had a shallow depth of 10 km, hit northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Shortly after, a …
EU defense commissioner cautions of potential Russian attack within five years
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia may be capable of launching military attacks on European Union nations within the next five years, the EU’s defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, cautioned on Wednesday during a security forum in Warsaw focused on the bloc’s defense …
Russia plans on opening embassy in African state
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing it as an …
US Researchers Sue NIH Over ‘Politically Motivated’ Budget Cuts
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, researchers in the United States issued a lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health (NIH), accusing the organization of making budget cuts to research institutions during the Trump administration that were "politically …
Putin suggests UN to temporarily govern Ukraine
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed the idea of establishing a temporary UN-led government in Ukraine to oversee fair elections, as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's term is set to expire in May 2024. Putin explained that Moscow …
Putin aide unveils suggestion for Musk’s planned Mars mission
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic representative, Kirill Dmitriev, has revealed that Russia is ready to assist Elon Musk's planned Mars mission by providing a compact nuclear power station and other advanced technologies. Dmitriev, …
Kremlin reacts to detained Moldovan governor’s appeal to Putin
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin responded on Thursday to an appeal from Yevgenia Gutsul, the detained leader of Moldova’s Gagauzia region, asking Russian President Vladimir Putin for assistance in securing her release. Gutsul was arrested on Tuesday at Chisinau …
UN: 2024 marks 'worst year' on record for aid worker deaths
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has warned that humanitarian employees are being killed at an "unprecedented" rate, making 2024 the "worst year" on record for aid workforce. Speaking to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, Joyce Msuya, assistant secretary- …
Moscow claims Kiev violating energy ceasefire
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Ministry of Defense has accused Ukrainian forces of violating a US-mediated ceasefire agreement by carrying out three attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure in just 24 hours. These incidents included a drone strike in Bryansk that …
Sudanese military announces capital ‘free’
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The leader of Sudan's military, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has declared Khartoum "free" after his forces regained control of the capital's international airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The announcement was made on …
Media reports Indian army wanting to acquire 800km-range BrahMos missiles
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s army and air force are set to acquire 250 advanced BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to reports from local media on Wednesday. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has given approval for the procurement, with final approval …
EU refuses US-proposed Black Sea ceasefire pact
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has rejected Russia’s demand to lift sanctions on its main agricultural bank as part of the Black Sea ceasefire initiative being discussed between Moscow and Washington. Anitta Hipper, the European Commission's spokesperson for …
Russian communists call for city of Volgograd to be renamed Stalingrad
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the Russian Communist Party (CPRF), has called for the city of Volgograd to be renamed Stalingrad to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The city, once named Stalingrad …
Media reports Interpol taking into account detention warrants for Serb presidents
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Interpol is reportedly contemplating issuing international arrest warrants for Milorad Dodik, the president of Republika Srpska, and Nenad Stevandic, the parliament speaker of the Serb-majority region in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These leaders face …
Forbes-named billionaire gets charged with fraud
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian prosecutors have detained Vadim Moshkovich, the billionaire founder of the agro-industrial company Rusagro, charging him with large-scale fraud and abuse of power. Moshkovich, named by Forbes as Russia’s 55th richest individual in 2024 …
Lavrov declares Putin to visit India
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official visit to India, with preparations for the trip underway, as announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday. …
Ukraine’s previous top general says NATO’s ‘Article 5’ does not effectively exists
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine's former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, has asserted that NATO’s Article 5, which guarantees collective defense for its members, does not effectively exist. Speaking as Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, Zaluzhny stated during a meeting with …
Zelensky strongly criticizes Trump envoy
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized Steve Witkoff, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, accusing him of spreading “Kremlin narratives.” Zelensky made the remarks in an interview with …
Italian Officials Criticize U.S. Tariffs Imposed on EU
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed her disapproval of the United States for implementing tariffs on the European Union, describing it as a “wrong measure.” Her comments followed an announcement by United States Leader Donald …
S-African politician claims BRICS relations more robust following US assistance cuts
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The cessation of US foreign aid to South Africa has been described as a “wake-up call” and a chance for transformation by South African politician and youth activist Khalid Muhammad. In an interview with RT, Muhammad, who serves as the Western …