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Press releases published on April 22, 2025

Former US Senator’s Wife Gets Convicted in Corruption Case
(MENAFN) Nadine Menendez, the spouse of ex-US Senator Bob Menendez, was declared guilty on Monday for her involvement in aiding her husband in accepting bribes in return for political assistance, as reported by regional news outlets. A jury in federal …

Mexican President Condemns U.S. Anti-Migrant Ad as Discriminatory Content
(MENAFN) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday condemned an anti-immigration ad campaign funded by the U.S. government and aired on privately-owned television channels in Mexico. During her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum criticized the …

China Deploys Eighth Aid for Myanmar Quake Victims
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Chinese government delivered its eighth round of emergency humanitarian aid to Myanmar, which continues to recover from the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28. The shipment arrived at Yangon International …

Gaza Authority Warns of Mass Emigration Rumors
(MENAFN) The Gaza Government Media Office issued a stern warning on Monday regarding what it referred to as “misleading rumors” concerning alleged plans for large-scale Palestinian migration from the enclave. The office accused Israel of orchestrating a …

South Korea Holds Live-Fire Exercises Near Border, Targets U.S. Training Area
(MENAFN) South Korean artillery forces conducted live-fire exercises near the inter-Korean border, hitting targets within a U.S. firing range for the first time in seven years, according to media reports. The drills occurred on Monday near the Imjin River …

Ovechkin ranges record achieving 897th goal
(MENAFN) Russian hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has further cemented his place in NHL history by scoring his 897th career goal during the Washington Capitals' final regular-season game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The 39-year-old forward, …

Trade representative announces Russia ready to back Africa’s digital independence
(MENAFN) Russia is prepared to help African countries strengthen their technological independence and digital infrastructure, according to Aleksey Andreev, Moscow’s trade representative in Morocco. Speaking to the newspaper L’Opinion on Tuesday, Andreev …

S-African unity government member issues threat to oppose budget
(MENAFN) South Africa’s ongoing deadlock over the national budget continues, with DA leader John Steenhuisen warning that his party will oppose the budget unless a written agreement on growth and spending reforms is finalized with the ANC. Steenhuisen’s …

Kenyan officer goes missing in Haiti following gang surprise attack
(MENAFN) A Kenyan police officer, part of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has gone missing following an ambush by suspected gang members. The attack occurred on Tuesday in the town of Pont-Sonde, located about 60 miles …

African nation confirms homecoming of Russian embassy
(MENAFN) Niger has confirmed plans to reopen its Russian embassy for the first time in over 30 years, according to the country’s foreign minister, Bakari Yaou Sangare, during a joint press conference in Moscow. This announcement followed talks between …

El Paso Shooter Receives 23 Life Sentences Instead of Death Penalty
(MENAFN) Patrick Crusius, the gunman responsible for the 2019 shooting that killed 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, will not face the death penalty after pleading guilty in a state court on Monday. Instead, he was sentenced to 23 consecutive life …

‘Lost’ Ottoman Masterpiece Is Set to be Auctioned
(MENAFN) This spring, the art world’s attention is focused on London, where one of the most remarkable rediscoveries in Orientalist art is set to be auctioned at the prestigious Sotheby’s. On April 29, as part of their eagerly awaited Orientalist Art sale, …

Airbus withdraws from ‘green’ jet
(MENAFN) Airbus is reducing its investment in its hydrogen-powered jet initiative, which was initially aimed at launching a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. The company has already invested over $1.7 billion but has faced significant technical challenges …

Dollar Dips, Yen Climbs Amid U.S. Policy Jitters
(MENAFN) The Japanese yen climbed to the upper 139 range against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo's foreign exchange market on Tuesday, reaching its highest value in roughly seven months. The yen’s rise followed increasing unease over the direction and autonomy of …

Trump Expresses Optimism of Russia, Ukraine Deal This Week
(MENAFN) On Monday, United States Leader Donald Trump voiced strong optimism about the likelihood of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, which could potentially bring an end to their conflict that has persisted for over three years. Responding to …

Zelenskyy Urges Russian Clarity for Attacking Civilian Regions
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reaffirmed that Kyiv remains dedicated to steering clear of attacks on civilian infrastructure. He urged Russia to deliver a definitive stance on whether it would adopt a similar position. “Ukraine …

Russian Muslim chief praises Pope Francis
(MENAFN) Moscow’s chief mufti, Albir Krganov, has extended heartfelt condolences to Catholics worldwide following the death of Pope Francis, commending the late pontiff’s commitment to peace and interfaith unity. Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 …

Mexico, Trump Discuss Tariffs, No Deal Reached
(MENAFN) On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that she recently had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the proposed tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automotive goods. Although no agreement was reached, she …

Trump, Melania Plan to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania, is set to journey to Rome to participate in the funeral of Pope Francis. This will mark his inaugural international trip since assuming office in January. “We look forward to …

China ‘completely’ abandons purchasing LNG from US
(MENAFN) China has completely stopped importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States for over ten weeks, according to the Financial Times, signaling a deepening of trade tensions between the two economic giants. The freeze follows Beijing’s …