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Press releases published on April 23, 2025
Moscow Threatens Retaliation Over Tokyo’s Support for Ukraine
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia lodged a formal protest on Wednesday against Japan's proposed use of frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine financially. According to a statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned as Moscow …
Russian Drone Strike on Ukraine Claims Nine Lives, Injures Others
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) At least nine individuals lost their lives and 30 others were injured on Wednesday in a devastating drone strike in the city of Marhanets, located in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, as confirmed by local governor Sergii Lysak. Lysak detailed in a …
Norway, Poland Formalize New Agreement
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Norway and Poland have formalized a new agreement on Wednesday under the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants to promote economic and social progress in Poland while strengthening bilateral ties, according to a press release from the …
Indonesia Sees Sharp Drop in Traffic Accidents, Deaths During Eid al-Fitr
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Traffic-related incidents in Indonesia saw a significant decline during this year's Eid al-Fitr travel period, with accidents down by 34.31 percent and fatalities dropping 55.95 percent compared to the same time last year, according to a …
Russia Protests Against Japan’s Usage of Frozen Assets to Ukraine
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia formally lodged a protest on Wednesday in response to Japan’s plan to utilize frozen Russian financial resources to support Ukraine. Based on a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned so …
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill Senior Islamist Leader, Hezbollah Operative
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Two people were killed on Tuesday in separate Israeli airstrikes targeting locations in Lebanon, Lebanese officials reported. One strike hit a vehicle in Baawerta, a village in Mount Lebanon, while the second targeted the town of Haniya in the …
Strong Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Turkey on Wednesday, with the epicenter located in the Silivri district of Istanbul, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The seismic event …
Disagreements Stall Ukraine Peace Talks as Western Leaders Clash Over Key Issues
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday that talks between the US, Europe, and Ukraine were postponed due to unresolved differences on key issues. Peskov explained at a press briefing in Moscow, “As far as we understand, they have …
Four Boys Die While Swimming in Myanmar River
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Four young boys lost their lives in a tragic drowning incident while swimming in the Ayeyarwady River near a motorboat dock in Nyaung-U town, Mandalay region, Myanmar, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the country’s fire services department. The …
China Prepares to Launch Shenzhou-20 Crewed Spacecraft
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The China Manned Space Agency has announced that the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship is set for launch on Thursday. The spacecraft will be launched at 5:17 p.m. local time (0917GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the northwest …
Nigerian reporter claims tariffs won’t fix US economic issues
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has criticized the U.S. government's reliance on tariffs to address its economic challenges, arguing in an interview with RT that such measures fail to tackle the country’s underlying structural issues. Hundeyin …
S-African politician describes Zelensky as warlord, warmonger
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Veteran African National Congress (ANC) politician Tony Yengeni has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, labeling him a "warlord" and a "warmonger" in a recent interview with RT. Yengeni voiced his disapproval of Zelensky's …
Official declares Russia main space-associate for S-Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has become South Africa’s most important partner in the development of its national space program, according to Patrick Ndlovu, chairman of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA). Speaking to Sputnik Africa during Cosmonautics Day …
South Korea Seeks Middle Ground in U.S.-China Rivalry
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Foreign Minister emphasized on Wednesday that the nation’s cooperation with China is, in many respects, in line with American interests, and stressed that countries in the region are not in favor of the U.S.-China rivalry turning …
Lavrov claims colonial borders feed instability in Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blamed Africa's ongoing instability on the legacy of colonialism, particularly the arbitrary borders imposed by former colonial powers. In an interview with Kommersant published Monday, Lavrov argued that …
S-African unity government infighting endangers confidence in democracy
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During his Easter sermon, Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba expressed concern about the potential erosion of public trust in South Africa’s democracy due to infighting within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at St George’s …
DR Congo confiscates assets of ex-leader
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has seized the assets of former President Joseph Kabila and banned his political party, the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), accusing him of supporting M23 …
S-African analyst says Trump skipping G20 Summit is not shocking
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Political analyst Goodenough Mashego stated that US President Donald Trump's decision to skip the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa should not come as a surprise. He noted that Trump's absence aligns with similar actions, such as US Secretary of …
Elon Musk Plans to Reduce Role with Trump’s DOGE
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk, declared on Tuesday that he will be scaling back his participation in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) beginning in May. This decision reflects a realignment of his …
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Plans to Meet Putin
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, the designated emissary of U.S. Leader Donald Trump, is scheduled to travel to Russia later this week for yet another round of discussions with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, as verified by the White House. This journey marks …