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Press releases published on April 6, 2025
Protesters Gather in Berlin, Frankfurt Against Trump, Musk
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets of Berlin and Frankfurt to express their opposition to the policies of United States Leader Donald Trump and his advisor, tech billionaire Elon Musk, joining the expanding global movement …
Russian FSB specialists become part of Serbia ‘sonic weapon’ investigation
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A team of officers from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrived in Serbia to investigate opposition claims that a “sonic weapon” was used during mass protests earlier this month. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed on Saturday …
Trump sates no firings over Signal leak
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has stated that he does not plan to fire anyone following a leak involving the Signal encrypted messaging app, in which senior administration officials discussed military operations. The leak was first reported by The …
30- year-old-man stabs student in South Korea
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A South Korean student was attacked with a knife in Taipei's shopping district, but reports indicate that his injuries are not life-threatening. The student, known only by his surname Shin, was taken to a hospital for treatment following the …
Paris claims US ‘interferes’ in French companies` DEI regulations
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) France's Ministry of Foreign Trade has condemned the United States' request for French companies working with the US government to dismantle their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, calling it “unacceptable interference.” This …
Baltic nations express concerns over Ukraine ceasefire
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The Baltic states are concerned that a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict could increase the security risks they face, according to a report by the Financial Times citing the defense ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. While there has been …
EU rebrands its massive defense spending initiative
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has rebranded its massive defense spending initiative, previously called "ReArm Europe," which was originally criticized for focusing on military purchases at the expense of social programs. Now, the EU is using the term “ …
Vance gives Trump’s ‘message’ to US troops in Greenland
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a strong message to American troops stationed at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday, underscoring the Trump administration’s commitment to expanding its presence on the Arctic island. Vance’s visit …
Law enforcement announces Amsterdam stabbing suspect is Ukrainian national
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Dutch police have confirmed that the suspect behind Thursday's stabbing attack in Amsterdam is 30-year-old Roman D., a Ukrainian citizen from the Donetsk region, which voted to join Russia in 2022. The attack, which left five people seriously …
Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum sideline for rest of season due to injuries
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injuries, the New Orleans Pelicans announced on Tuesday. According to the team's statement, "Williamson sustained a low back bone contusion after a fall …
"I just wanted to help people": last words of Gazan volunteer after deadly ambush
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The final, heart-wrenching words of a Gazan volunteer, uttered moments before his death in the devastating March 23rd ambush on an aid convoy, have been revealed, igniting further outrage and demands for accountability. According to a humanitarian …
Taiwan Starts Biggest Military Drill
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated its biggest yearly military drill on Saturday, simulating possible conflict situations with China in a detailed two-stage training made to evaluate the island’s defense readiness as cross-strait tensions escalate. The exercise, …
5 Asian Countries Arrest 435 People for Child Crimes
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A global investigation resulted in a significant law enforcement operation, leading to the capture of 435 individuals across several countries, including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, targeting individuals …
China forces Japanese vessel out of Diaoyu waters
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A representative for the China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Sunday that a Japanese fishing ship was expelled for illegally entering the territorial waters surrounding Diaoyu Dao, which China claims as its own. Representative Liu Dejun reported …
U.S., South Korea agree to temporarily move Patriot missiles to Middle East
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea and the United States have recently reached an agreement to temporarily relocate Patriot missile defense batteries from South Korea to the Middle East, as reported by sources on Friday. This decision comes amid discussions regarding a …
Media reports Trump is ‘contemptuous’ of Zelensky
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed disdain for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and doubts about Ukraine's ability to prevail in its ongoing conflict with Russia, according to an op-ed by The Times' Washington reporter, Hugh Tomlinson. …
Senior commander claims Iran ‘doesn’t care’ about Trump’s ‘threats’
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran has made it clear that it will not yield to US demands to resume nuclear talks, with a senior commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy stating that Tehran is fully prepared to retaliate if the US attacks. In a Saturday …
South Korea’s avian influenza cases hit 46
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The South Korean government reported on Saturday an uptick in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases, increasing the season's total to 46. The Central Disaster Management Headquarters indicated that the recent outbreaks occurred at poultry farms …
Nintendo postpones U.S. pre-orders for switch 2 due to tariff concerns
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese video game giant Nintendo has halted pre-orders for its eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States as of Friday, due to concerns regarding the recent tariffs introduced by the Donald Trump administration. In an …
Musk expresses hope for free trade zone between US, Europe
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) US billionaire Elon Musk expressed optimism on Saturday for a "zero-tariff" arrangement between the United States and Europe, which he believes would "effectively create a free trade zone." Participating in an event hosted by Italy's right-wing …