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Press releases published on April 6, 2025
US administration footage vows to ‘protect’ Greenland
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) A video shared by US President Donald Trump on Friday emphasized America’s commitment to protecting Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, from potential threats posed by Russia and China. Despite Moscow’s consistent denial of aggressive …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Expert criticizes EU over displaying double standards on ICC warrants
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) EU officials have been criticized for showing hypocrisy in their handling of arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Russian and Israeli leaders. Saad Nimr, a political science professor at Birzeit University, pointed …
Media reports US requesting from French contractors to overlook DEI policies
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The US government has instructed French companies working with the US to cease their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in order to comply with policies outlined by President Donald Trump, according to reports from Le Figaro and …
Nintendo Delays Pre-Orders for Switch 2 Console in US
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Nintendo, the Japanese video game firm, has decided to postpone pre-orders for its highly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States, raising concerns over the impact of freshly imposed tariffs by the Donald Trump government. This …
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 …
Von der Leyen confirms EU to refuse Russia-US Black Sea agreement
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that the European Union will not lift its sanctions on Russia while the Ukraine conflict continues. Speaking to French broadcaster LCI on Friday, von der Leyen rejected the idea of a …
Recorded deaths from earthquake in Myanmar exceed 1,000
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has surpassed 1,000, with the state-run broadcaster MRTV reporting 1,002 fatalities. The figures represent casualties from all affected areas across the …
Zelenskyy holds talks with UK, France on security cooperation
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Saturday that high-level talks have taken place with British Chief of Defense Staff Adm. Tony Radakin and French Armed Forces Chief Gen. Thierry Burkhard regarding enhanced security cooperation and …
Egypt condemns Israeli efforts to divide Gaza, West Bank
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April 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt has firmly dismissed Israeli efforts to fragment the Palestinian territories by creating a divide between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stated Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Saturday. Abdelatty's comments came during a meeting in …