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Press releases published on April 8, 2025
Doctor unveils how close Pope came to passing away
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis’ recent hospitalization was far more critical than initially reported, with doctors at one point debating whether to halt treatment and allow him to pass peacefully, according to Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head of his medical team. In an …
Kremlin declares Russia, US consent list of energy facilities for pact with Ukraine
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has announced a temporary truce, brokered by the United States, that halts long-range strikes on key energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine. The agreement, which took effect on March 18, will last for 30 days and covers oil and …
China Strongly Opposes Trump's New Tariff Threat
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, China firmly rejected US Leader Donald Trump's new threat to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese ship-ins. A Chinese news agency reported that Beijing expressed its determination to “fight till the end” against such …
Trump initiates US election overhaul
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order aimed at reforming the American election process, including a new requirement for voters to provide proof of citizenship when registering for federal elections. Titled “Preserving and …
UK detects rare Mpox case in northeast England
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) British health officials reported on Monday the discovery of a human case of Clade Ib mpox in northeast England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) disclosed that the patient, diagnosed in March, had not traveled recently to areas affected by …
Rubio affirms US won’t leave NATO
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured NATO member nations on Thursday that the United States remains fully committed to the alliance. He emphasized, however, that NATO members must significantly raise their military spending. Speaking at the …
US embassy workers in China prohibited from dating residents
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has implemented a new policy banning its diplomatic staff in China, along with their family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging in any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese nationals, according …
US proposes fresh Green Card restrictions
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has halted the processing of Green Card applications for immigrants with refugee or asylum status, CBS reports. The move is linked to executive orders signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year. …
Recent U.S. Tariffs Impact European Industries
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Fitch Ratings predicted that recent US tariffs on European imports—20 percent for the EU and 10 percent for the UK—will likely hinder revenue and profit growth in various European industries. The primary consequences for affected …
EU instructs residents to stockpile food
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has advised its 450 million residents to store at least 72 hours' worth of essential supplies, citing increasing risks from war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib …
CIA gives verdict on White House Signal chat leak
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) CIA Director John Ratcliffe has defended the use of the Signal messaging app for government communications, stating that it is permitted as long as decisions made in such chats are also documented through official channels. His remarks followed a …
Trump applauds ‘progress’ on Ukraine
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has hailed recent negotiations between Washington, Moscow, and Kiev as a major step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict. Following separate discussions in Saudi Arabia this week, both Russian and Ukrainian …
Claims describing Trump as ‘fascist’ are incorrect
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The common claim by Trump’s opponents—particularly from the American social democratic left—that he is a fascist is both inaccurate and fails to recognize the uniqueness of his political phenomenon. Fascism, which emerged in the 1920s, was a …
Expert says ICC ‘means absolutely nothing’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Political expert George Szamuely argued that the International Criminal Court (ICC) holds no legal authority, as it is not part of the United Nations and is largely disregarded by major global powers. In an interview on Thursday, Szamuely, a …
Russia successfully launches Victory Rocket to mark WWII anniversary
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Soyuz-2.1a rocket, known as the Victory Rocket in honor of the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, successfully lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as reported by the Russian Space Corporation ( …
Waltz confesses adjoining reporter to Yemen bombing chat
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has admitted responsibility for accidentally adding a journalist to a Signal group chat where senior White House officials discussed planned military strikes in Yemen. The leak was exposed by Atlantic …
Asian stocks rebound sharply following previous plunge
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Asian stock markets saw a significant rebound on Tuesday, bouncing back from a historic decline in the prior session. Leading the charge was Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which soared by 6.01% to finish at 33,008.50 points. This surge is attributed to …
Asian Countries Seek Trade Discussions with U.S.
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Asian nations are actively exploring avenues to engage in discussions with the United States as a response to the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Leader Donald Trump. These countries are determined to navigate the challenges arising from the ongoing …
Controversy grips American media
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A controversy is gripping American media—not over military actions themselves, but over the premature disclosure of war plans. The focus isn’t on the ongoing US-backed Israeli bombardment of Gaza or the renewed airstrikes against Yemen, but rather …
Microsoft dismisses engineers for protesting Israel AI deal
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a notable development, Microsoft has reportedly dismissed two software engineers after they voiced their objections to the company's provision of artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. Ibtihal Aboussad, an engineer in the …