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Measles outbreak leads to fatalities in Texas, death toll reaches three
MENAFN
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A second child has died from the measles outbreak in Texas, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services late Saturday, various media sources reported. With this tragic event, the number of measles-related deaths in the United States …
Russia Claims Ukraine Attacked its Energy Infrastructure
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Russia reported that Ukraine had targeted seven of its energy infrastructure and facilities in the last 24 hours. This comes amid ongoing tensions and accusations from both sides regarding violations of recent agreements. The previous …
Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – For shareholders/investors
GlobeNewswire
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April 7, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025 Dear Shareholders and Investors, I wish personally to reassure our shareholders/investors that Nordic American is in a very strong position. In these volatile markets we have maneuvered conservatively, creating an upwards path for …
Ceremony of Public Sacrifice Held to Worship Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan on the Qingming Festival in the Year of Yisi (2025)
GlobeNewswire
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April 7, 2025
YAN'AN, China, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the morning of April 4, the Yisi Year (2025) Qingming Festival Memorial Ceremony for the Yellow Emperor was held at the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor in Shaanxi Province. The mausoleum, located in …
Moroccans demonstrate Israeli assaults on Gaza, demand end to ties
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets of downtown Rabat on Sunday to demonstrate against the escalating Israeli military actions in Gaza. Gathering near the parliament building, protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans …
French President Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, French Leader Emmanuel Macron demanded an urgent halt to the fighting in Ukraine, condemning Russia’s new missile assaults and cautioning that there would be consequences if Russia continues to obstruct peace negotiations. “These …
Expert says EU displays hypocrisy on ICC warrants
MENAFN
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A political science professor from Birzeit University in the West Bank, Saad Nimr, has criticized the European Union for displaying hypocrisy in its handling of arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Russian and …
Iranian MP requests nuclear weapons
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Ahmad Naderi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, argued on Monday that the United States would not dare to threaten Iran with bombing if Tehran possessed nuclear weapons. His comments came after US President Donald Trump warned Iran of …
Expert says ICC tool of West
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Drago Bosnic, a military expert and contributor to the Bangladeshi Blitz weekly, has criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that it is a "fake justice" institution manipulated by Western powers. His comments come after the ICC …
Germany plans on targeting ‘internal EU enemies’
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany’s incoming coalition government intends to take a more assertive role in EU decision-making, including imposing penalties on member states that challenge the bloc’s foreign policies. According to Politico, the draft coalition agreement …
Russia, China emerge as key players in advocating for adherence to international law
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and China have emerged as key players in advocating for a multipolar world, sovereignty, and adherence to international law. Their partnership, strengthened amid global crises and geopolitical instability, is a vital part of the "world …
Trump views Le Pen conviction as ‘a very big deal’
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed strong views on the conviction of French opposition leader Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels between her criminal prosecution and his own legal battles under the Biden administration. On Monday, Le Pen, the …
Le Pen criticizes ‘political’ sentencing
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Marine Le Pen, a leading contender in France's 2027 presidential race, has condemned a Paris court’s decision to convict her of embezzlement as a “political move” orchestrated by her opponents to prevent her from running. Le Pen was sentenced to …
Trump affirms Putin will ‘follow through’ on Ukraine agreement
MENAFN
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would honor his part of any peace agreement on the Ukraine conflict, while also cautioning Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky about renegotiating a rare-earth minerals deal …
Israeli fighter aircrafts strike Beirut
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike in Beirut's southern Dahieh suburb on Tuesday, marking the largest escalation between Israel and Hezbollah since a truce was signed in November. The IDF stated that Israeli jets targeted a …
Trump excludes Ukraine joining NATO in return for rare earths
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has dismissed the idea of Ukraine gaining NATO membership in return for allowing the US to control its rare earth minerals. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump addressed reports that Ukrainian President Vladimir …
Trump Describes Tariffs as "Medicine"
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has characterized tariffs as "medicine" to address the United States' trade deficit with several countries. Speaking to journalists on Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Washington, DC, Trump explained …
China declares army drills close to Taiwan
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April 7, 2025
China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has initiated a military drill near Taiwan, aimed at deterring "separatism," according to the Chinese Defense Ministry. The exercise, which involves the army, navy, air force, and rocket forces, focuses on joint sea- …
Fatal floods claim over 30 lives in DR Congo's capital
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flooding in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has resulted in the confirmed deaths of more than 33 individuals, authorities announced on Monday mroning. The catastrophic flooding followed torrential …
South Korea Schedules Tentative Date for Snap Presidential Election
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April 7, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has proposed June 3 as the provisional date for a snap presidential election to select a successor to previous Leader Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office the previous week by the Constitutional Court. This date is expected to be …