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Press releases published on April 8, 2025
Tensions Escalate in South Korea as North Korean Soldiers Cross Border
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's military authorities have reported that they "fired warning shots" after a brief intrusion by North Korean soldiers on Tuesday. A South Korean news agency covered the incident, highlighting that North Korean troops had "briefly …
Von der Leyen Urges for Solution to Trade Conflicts with China
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed concern about growing tensions over US tariffs in a phone conversation with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on Tuesday. The European Commission reported that von der Leyen “called for a …
Trump Announces Direct Talks with Iran Regarding Nuclear Program
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump revealed on Monday that the United States is engaged in "very high-level" discussions with Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that these negotiations are "in Iran's best interests." Trump has frequently …
Elon Musk Urges Trump to Reverse Tariffs
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech billionaire Elon Musk made direct appeals to US President Donald Trump over the weekend, urging him to reconsider the tariffs, based on a report from a news agency. Trump had previously introduced a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports …
Ukraine dispatches high-level delegation to Washington for critical minerals talks
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) This week, Ukraine is dispatching a senior delegation to Washington to advance discussions on a strategic partnership with the United States focused on critical minerals, as stated by Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. In a statement issued on …
UN Peacekeeping Chief Urges for Reforms in Operations
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the UN peacekeeping chief urged the need for immediate reforms in response to new and evolving threats, emphasizing that peacekeeping operations must adapt to remain effective. In his address to the Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix …
Gaza's Death Rate Grows Amid Continued Israeli Attacks
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 58 additional Palestinians have lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes targeting the Gaza Strip, pushing the total death rate from Israel’s ongoing military campaign, which began in October 2023, to 50,810, according to the Health …
ADB greenlights USD85.4 mn loan to enhance industrial infrastructure in India
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed on Tuesday its approval of an $85.4 million loan aimed at upgrading critical industrial infrastructure in Tripura, a northeastern Indian state. This investment is designed to bolster the competitiveness of …
Turkish President Condemns Israeli Violence
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday that Ankara believes attempts to "fuel tensions in Gaza" and "pursue new maps with expansionist intentions" will only result in harm for all involved parties. He emphasized that Turkey will …
Turkish Entertainment Group Takes Legal Action After Defamation Campaign
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The proprietor of a Turkish entertainment company is pursuing legal measures against individuals and entities involved in a “sustained campaign of disinformation and defamation,” which, based on the company, has negatively impacted its operations …
Upcoming Russian, American Talks Focus on Improving Bilateral Ties
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The upcoming Russian-American discussions will be managed by Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday. He clarified that the Foreign Ministry would be in charge of coordinating the …
Australia Donates Drones to Philippine Coast Guard
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Australia donated 20 aerial drones to the Philippine Coast Guard as tensions in the South China Sea escalated. The Australian Embassy in Manila stated that Ambassador HK Yu officially handed over the drones to enhance the maritime …
Germany Halts Refugee Admissions Under UN Resettlement Program
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany has halted its refugee admissions through the UN resettlement program, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry on Tuesday. “Due to the ongoing coalition negotiations, no new commitments to the resettlement program will be made …
Infineon Reaches Agreement to Buy Marvell's Automotive Ethernet Unit
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Infineon, a leading chip manufacturer based in Germany, has reached an agreement to purchase the automotive ethernet division of its competitor Marvell Technology for EURO2.5 billion (USD2.7 billion). This acquisition aims to bolster Infineon’s …
Kremlin: Russian Foreign Ministry leads upcoming US negotiations
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced today that Russia's Foreign Ministry will be responsible for coordinating upcoming negotiations with the United States. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "From our side, the …
US Air Attacks Continue in Yemen
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Houthi group reported that US warplanes carried out another 22 airstrikes across conflict-ridden Yemen. Based on a Houthi-controlled news agency, six of the strikes targeted the Sanhan province, whereas five others hit the Bani …
Microsoft Fires Engineers for Protesting Against AI Supply to Israeli Military
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft, the American tech titan, recently terminated two software engineers who raised objections to the company's AI technology being provided to the Israeli military. Ibtihal Aboussad, a software engineer working in Microsoft’s AI division, …
Global Markets Recover Amid Hints of US Tariff Discussions
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Global markets saw a recovery on Tuesday, spurred by indications that tariff talks between the United States and key trading partners could be on the horizon, boosting investor confidence. At a press conference on Monday, US Leader Donald Trump …
Musk’s father claims Tesla businessman looks up to Putin
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Errol Musk, the father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stated in a BBC interview that his family admires Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a "strong leader" and praising his "logical" speeches. Errol Musk expressed his belief that it would be …
Canadian Premier says country will lead world
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, asserting that Canada is prepared to step into a leadership role in the global economy, replacing Washington. In response to Trump’s 25% automobile …