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Press releases published on April 7, 2025
Italy describes Le Pen sentence as hit to democracy
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned the conviction of French politician Marine Le Pen, describing it as an affront to democracy and a blow to the millions of voters she represents. Le Pen, the former leader of France's National …
UK nationals threatened with jail over Russia associations
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK government has announced that individuals working for Russian state entities must register under a new "foreign influence" monitoring scheme or face up to five years in prison. The policy, unveiled in parliament by Security Secretary Dan …
Musk criticizes ‘terrorist’ assault on Tesla dealership in Italy
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome, Italy, early on Monday morning destroyed at least 17 electric vehicles and damaged part of the building. While police have not yet identified any suspects or motives, reports suggest investigators are …
Trump’s choice for top general says US not ready to battle China
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Retired Lieutenant General John Caine, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, stating that the US military is unprepared for a prolonged conflict with …
US airstrikes hit Houthi sites on Yemeni island
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. military forces reportedly carried out several airstrikes early Sunday targeting Houthi positions on Kamaran Island in the Red Sea, as reported by media outlets. Reports indicated that five distinct airstrikes hit various sites across the …
Zimbabwean President Announces Suspension of Tariffs on US Imports
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Zimbabwean Leader Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced that he will instruct the government to suspend all tariffs on imports from the United States. In a post shared on X on Saturday, Mnangagwa stated that this initiative is designed to enhance …
UAE, Israel Discuss Bilateral Ties, Ceasefire Deal
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, and Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, met in Abu Dhabi to talk about the “growing bilateral relations” …
Kremlin affirms Russia never sought to weaken relations with bordering nations
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has never intentionally damaged its relations with neighboring countries and remains open to restoring diplomatic ties. His comments came in response to Finnish President Alexander Stubb's …
New Zealand commits major funding in defense overhaul
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The New Zealand government has announced a major four-year defense capability initiative, allocating NZ$12 billion (approximately US$6.68 billion), which includes NZ$9 billion in new funding, to enhance the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF). Prime …
Le Pen found guilty in Paris court
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s right-wing National Rally, was recently found guilty in a Paris court of embezzling European Union funds, leading to a five-year ban from running for office. The charges, dating back to 2014, allege that Le Pen …
Zelenskyy Calls for Enhanced Air Defense Support from Allies
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that he had ordered his defense and foreign ministers to increase communication with international partners, particularly the United States, to secure additional air defense systems, …
Trump national security administration utilized Gmail for government issues
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Members of the US National Security Council (NSC), including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, have reportedly used personal Gmail accounts to discuss sensitive government matters, according to a report by the Washington Post. The report cites …
West European countries attempt to keep Russian assets frozen
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Several Western European nations, including the EU, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain, have reaffirmed their position that Russian assets frozen due to the Ukraine conflict should remain immobilized until the war is over. In a …
DHS Cancels Visas of Four Columbia University Students
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently canceled the visas of four international students at Columbia University in New York City, as reported by the Columbia Daily Spectator on Sunday. Columbia University’s Provost, Angela Olinto, …
Serbian leader applauds potential ‘military alliance’ with NATO maverick
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Defense Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky visited Belgrade on Tuesday to sign a roadmap outlining 79 joint military activities between Hungary and Serbia for 2024. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic expressed that this cooperation is …
RFK Jr. backs measles vaccine after outbreak fatalities
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of skepticism towards vaccines, expressed his support for the measles vaccine on Sunday after the tragic death of a second child linked to the outbreak. “The most …
Belgian festival calls off ‘Russians at War’ movie
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Docville documentary film festival in Belgium has canceled the screening of the film Russians at War following a formal request from the Ukrainian Embassy. The festival stated that the decision was made out of "immense respect for the …
Israeli offensive leaves 90 percent of Rafah in ruins
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Local authorities in Gaza reported on Sunday that approximately 90% of residential neighborhoods in the southern city of Rafah have been destroyed by the Israeli army since October 2023. Gaza's government media office reported that the Israeli …
South Korea Pledges to Allocate Billions Amid US Tariffs
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has pledged to allocate up to 100 trillion won (USD68.12 billion) in emergency liquidity and additional market stabilization measures to assist domestic companies affected by the recent US tariffs, based on local media reports on …
Beijing assures Russia-China ties no threat to other countries
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured that the strong partnership between Russia and China does not pose a threat to any other nation, nor can it be influenced by external forces. During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Wang …