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Press releases published on April 24, 2025
China wants India to participate in ‘Dragon-Elephant tango’
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation between China and India, referring to their relationship as a "Dragon-Elephant dance." This statement came as both countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. …
South Korea's Economy Shrinks in First Quarter of 2025
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's economy contracted in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first shrinkage in nine months, according to the Bank of Korea's latest data. The nation's real GDP declined by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter, highlighting the …
South Korea Accuses DeepSeek of Illegally Sharing Korean User Data
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's data protection authority on Thursday accused Chinese AI service DeepSeek of transferring the personal data of Korean users to companies in China and the United States "without permission," according to the Personal Information …
Spain Secures Arms Deals with Israel Despite Government Pledges
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Spain has continued to engage in arms procurement from Israel, awarding or finalizing 40 contracts with Israeli companies since October 2023, despite previous government assurances to halt such purchases, a Spanish media outlet reported on …
Massive Fire Erupts in New Zealand’s Auckland Recycling Plant
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant fire broke out Thursday evening at a recycling facility in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene at 5:24 PM. The blaze, fueled by …
India refuses NYT allegations on sensitive shipments to Russia
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India has rejected a report by the New York Times that accused Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of the country's largest defense and aerospace companies, of rerouting UK-made items to Russia. The Indian government called the article “ …
Americans Fall Victim to Billions in Scams
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Americans fell victim to scams totaling $16.6 billion in 2024, with older adults suffering the most, according to an FBI report released Wednesday. Seniors lost $4.8 billion, a 33% increase compared to 2023, accounting for a significant portion of …
Violent protests erupt in Nepal
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Violent protests erupted in Nepal last week as pro-monarchy groups demanded the restoration of former King Gyanendra Shah, 16 years after the monarchy was abolished. On March 28, Kathmandu saw two opposing rallies. One, led by the United People’s …
India’s ship-outs achieve historic high
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India's total exports of goods and services reached an all-time high of $820.93 billion in the 2024–25 financial year, marking a 5.5% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Tuesday. Merchandise …
Bollywood star says ‘Indians love Russia’
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Bollywood actor John Abraham has expressed strong admiration for Russia, emphasizing that Indians hold a deep affection for the country. Speaking on RT’s "Worlds Apart" show with Oksana Boyko, Abraham highlighted the enduring love Indians have for …
UN Confirms Dedication to Peace in Sudan
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, received a communiqué from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the organization's continued involvement in fostering stability in …
Indian central bank downsizes rates as worldwide trade conflict surges
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s central bank has reduced its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, marking the second cut this year. The new repo rate is now 6.00%, aiming to lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, and to stimulate economic activity. …
Mumbai terror assault suspect gets deported to India from US
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited to India from the United States. Rana, a Pakistani-born individual with Canadian and American citizenship, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was …
Modi party representative assures India will not bow down to West
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India will not “bow down” to Western powers on issues ranging from security to trade, according to Jaiveer Shergill, a spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), speaking on RT's Talking Bharat show with actor Anupam Kher. Shergill …
Erdogan Says Turkey Poised to Host Major International Sports Events
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Thursday that Turkey has the full capability to host a variety of global sporting events, including the Olympic Games. Erdogan made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the UEFA office in Istanbul. …
Pro-Palestinian Activists Plan Protest Encampments at Columbia University
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of pro-Palestinian activists is organizing a series of protests at Columbia University in New York City, featuring tent encampments, as reported on Wednesday. The demonstrations are aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing Gaza conflict, …
China demands India to join forces in trade conflict against US
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) China has called on India to join efforts in opposing the United States' new trade policies, which Beijing has criticized as "abusive." This appeal follows US President Donald Trump's announcement of a significant tariff increase on Chinese …
Trump Announces Partial Relief from Auto Tariffs
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump is set to lift certain tariffs on car parts, according to a report released on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The tariff relief is part of a "destacking" initiative, aimed at reducing duties on auto …
India passes Waqf Bill
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) India’s Parliament has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, a contentious piece of legislation aimed at reforming the management of Islamic charitable endowments, known as waqf, sparking debate over its impact on the country’s Muslim minority. The …
Russian, Indian navies examine firepower
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian and Russian naval forces have wrapped up the "Indra 2025" joint maritime exercises in the Bay of Bengal, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday. The three-day operation involved live-fire drills targeting both aerial and maritime …