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Press releases published on April 21, 2025
US files law suit against state over transgender athletes
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine for not complying with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February, which prohibits transgender women—biological males—from participating in girls’ …
US, Ukraine ink memorandum on mineral resource agreement
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Ukraine have signed a preliminary memorandum outlining a rare-earths agreement, according to Yulia Sviridenko, Ukraine's first deputy prime minister and minister of the economy. This agreement, which could potentially be …
Germany wants UK`s support while it starts WWIII
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, may not officially take office until May 6, but he's already making waves with his bold statements about Germany's role in the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with ARD, Merz suggested that Ukraine …
Brunei's Economy Sees Steady Growth at 2.6 Percent in 2025, 2026
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Brunei’s economic growth is projected to be 2.6% in both 2025 and 2026, as reported by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). In its regional economic outlook released last week, AMRO highlighted that Brunei experienced broad-based …
Media reports US retracting troops from Syria
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has started withdrawing troops from Syria, where they have been stationed without the consent of the Syrian government since 2014, according to reports from the New York Times and the Associated Press on Thursday. Sources …
China Opposes US Tariff Strains
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) China expressed strong opposition on Monday to any agreements between the US and its trade partners that could undermine Chinese interests amidst a series of tariff actions. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce made it clear that if such …
Istanbul Celebrates Beauty of Chinese Culture on UN Chinese Language Day
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Chinese Language Day, celebrated annually on April 20 since 2010, was marked this year in Istanbul, Turkey, with an event that focused on the global impact and aesthetic appeal of Chinese culture. The theme for this year's celebration, "A …
Ukrainian envoy requests 30 percent of Germany’s army gear
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian UN envoy Andrey Melnik has called on Germany to transfer 30% of its military vehicles and aircraft to Ukraine, urging Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz to take bold action to help end the conflict with Russia by the end of 2025. In an …
US possibly to acknowledge Crimea as Russian region
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The US may recognize Crimea as part of Russian territory as part of a potential peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Crimea voted to secede from Ukraine and join …
Moldovan authorities detain Bishop of Moldovan Metropolis
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moldovan authorities detained Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Metropolis, a branch of the Russian Orthodox Church, at Chișinau International Airport while he was en route to Jerusalem to collect the Holy Fire for Easter, a deeply …
Thai Officials Detain Chinese Executive After Bangkok Building Collapse Kills 47
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Thai officials have detained a Chinese executive linked to the construction of a 30-story building in Bangkok that crumbled last month during a powerful earthquake originating in Myanmar, media sources reported over the weekend. The collapse, …
Israel terminates visas for French pro-Palestine MPs
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has rescinded entry visas for a group of French left-wing lawmakers who have backed the recognition of a Palestinian state. This decision follows French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent suggestion that such recognition could be formalized …
Israeli Military Deploys Undertrained Soldiers
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military has sent insufficiently trained soldiers from its prestigious Golani and Givati brigades to the Gaza Strip due to a severe shortage of personnel, as reported by an Israeli public broadcaster on Sunday. These soldiers have been …
US attacks ‘Houthi-controlled’ fuel station in Yemen
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States launched airstrikes on the Ras Isa fuel port in Yemen, a facility located in territory controlled by the Houthi rebels. The operation is part of President Donald Trump’s broader campaign to stop the Houthis from targeting …
NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Successfully Flies by Asteroid "Donaldjohanson"
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) NASA's Lucy spacecraft recently conducted a close flyby of a small asteroid in the main belt on Sunday. The spacecraft passed within 960 kilometers of the asteroid, named "Donaldjohanson," at 1:51 p.m. ET (0551 GMT), traveling at a speed of …
Ukraine requests from Fox News to issue apology over branding Kiev as Russian
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukraine has called on Fox News to issue a formal apology after the American network mistakenly labeled Kyiv as being in Russia during an Easter Sunday broadcast. The error sparked outrage among Ukrainian officials and supporters, prompting demands …
Rubio states US possibly to ‘move on’ from Russia-Ukraine peace discussions
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that the US may shift focus away from efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict if it believes that Moscow and Kiev are unwilling or unable to negotiate. Speaking to reporters on …
Legendary movie director condemns war against Orthodoxy underway
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has condemned the actions of Moldovan authorities in preventing Bishop Marchel of the Moldovan Orthodox Church from attending the Holy Fire ritual in Jerusalem, calling it part of a broader war against …
Putin Refuses to Extend Easter Ceasefire
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued any orders to extend the Easter truce, which officially expired on Monday, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in a statement to a news agency. The 30-hour ceasefire, which began at 18:00 …
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Easter Truce
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Ukraine did not comply with the 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which concluded at midnight on Monday. She voiced her statement on Sunday evening, shortly after the U.S. State …