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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
Jeepney Crash Kills Six, Injures 20 in Philippines
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A jeepney lost its brakes and crashed into a roadside canal in Marinduque province, killing six people and injuring 20 others, authorities reported Sunday. The jeepney, which was carrying 26 holidaymakers, was on its way to a river for a family …
Trump Administration Requests to Cancel Deportation Pause
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration under Donald Trump appealed to the United States Supreme Court on Saturday, requesting the reversal of a temporary decision that had paused deportations enforced through the Alien Enemies Act. This judicial pause was issued in …
Iraqi Premier, Syrian Leader Hold Qatar Meeting on Syria’s Crisis
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met earlier this week during a short visit to Qatar, according to a senior Iraqi government source quoted by an Iraqi media outlet on Thursday. The meeting, arranged …
RSF Artillery Shelling in Sudan Kills Seven, Injures 3
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, seven civilians lost their lives and three others sustained injuries due to artillery fire from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, as reported by the Sudanese army. A military …
Lebanon Says It Will Place All Weapons Under State Control
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that the government plans to bring all weapons under state authority, although he stressed the importance of waiting for the "right conditions" to effectively implement this initiative. "The …
Iran, Russia, China Enhance Strategic Alliance
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent exclusive interview with a news agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted that Iran, Russia, and China aim to intensify their collaboration with the objective of fostering worldwide peace and stability. Over the past …
Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Breaking Easter Ceasefire Deal
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, both Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for breaching a one-sided Easter ceasefire that had been announced the previous day by Russian Leader Vladimir Putin. The ceasefire was intended to offer a temporary pause in hostilities, but both …
Thousands in Tel Aviv Demonstrate for Hostage Release
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday to demand the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, with many urging an end to the ongoing war in the enclave. The protest took place in Hostages Square and included hundreds of …
Houthi Group Shoots Down U.S. MQ-9 Drone
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for shooting down a U.S.-made MQ-9 drone over Sanaa province on Saturday, marking the second drone downed within 24 hours. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea confirmed in a statement that "the …
Musk focuses on increasing global population with “legion” of high-intelligence children
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk is reportedly focused on increasing the global population with a “legion” of high-intelligence children to prevent the collapse of human civilization due to falling birth rates, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Tuesday …
Violence in Gaza Takes Lives, Displaces Families
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly ten Palestinians lost their lives early Sunday as Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip hit residential areas and tents where displaced individuals had sought refuge, based on accounts from medical personnel and eyewitnesses. In the Nuseirat …
White House claims US can manipulate both time, space
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Michael Kratsios, the newly appointed head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has claimed that the United States possesses technologies capable of “manipulating” and “bending time and space.” Speaking at the Endless …
Palestine Condemns Israeli Actions Against Christians
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Palestine issued a strong denunciation on Sunday against what it described as Israeli police assaults on Christian worshippers during Holy Saturday observances. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry labeled the incidents as “racist” and “a blatant …
Japan Contemplates Easing Auto Safety Rules Amid Trade Talks with U.S.
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Tokyo is reportedly looking to modify safety regulations for imported vehicles, which may involve easing crash test requirements, as part of its ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. This initiative follows U.S. President Donald Trump's …
Putin, Qatari emir talk about predicament in Gaza, Syria
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow on Thursday to discuss key regional security concerns, particularly the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the situation in Syria. This visit …
Palestinian Council Urges Protection for Journalists
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Palestinian National Council, the supreme legislative authority of the broader Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), appealed on Sunday for urgent safeguards for media personnel in light of increasing Israeli aggression toward reporters in …
Chinese Satellite Company Denies US Allegations of Supporting Houthis
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese satellite enterprise Chang Guang Satellite Technology firmly refuted an accusation made by the United States on Saturday, as reported by the media. The US alleged that the company was providing intelligence to the Houthi movement. This …
US possibly to block DeepSeek
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) US officials are reportedly taking action against China’s DeepSeek AI, which has gained significant attention since its January release, according to the New York Times. DeepSeek, developed with support from Nvidia, has shaken the AI industry due …
Parliamentary Assembly Calls for Two-State Solution in Palestine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) During a gathering in Istanbul, a coalition of parliamentary groups advocating for Palestine made a collective appeal on Saturday. They called on Israel’s legislative body, the Knesset, to repeal all laws and legal measures that conflict with its …
Pakistan Steps Up Afghan National Deportations
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) This month, Pakistan has deported over 19,500 Afghan nationals, with the United Nations forecasting that an additional 80,000 could be expelled before the April 30 deadline. The government is intensifying its efforts to remove undocumented Afghans …