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Press releases published on April 19, 2025
Libya Reports Discovery of Four Unidentified Bodies
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan authorities reported on Saturday that four unidentified bodies were discovered near the town of Zillah, approximately 750 km southeast of Tripoli. "Four bodies were found buried deep in the desert, specifically near the town of Zillah, some …
Over 35 Civilians Die in RSF Shelling in El-Fasher, Sudan
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 35 civilians have lost their lives and 40 others have been injured following a shelling attack on residential neighborhoods in El-Fasher, North Darfur, as reported by Sudanese military officials on Friday. The 6th Infantry Division of the …
Chinese residents under 50kg warned to not go out to avoid being ‘blown away’
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) China has issued a warning for residents in the northern regions, particularly those weighing under 50kg, advising them to stay indoors to avoid being "blown away" by powerful winds. The country’s weather agency has raised five warnings for this …
Europeans cancel visits to US
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Tourism from Europe to the United States has significantly dropped due to rising political tensions and concerns over hostile encounters at US borders under President Donald Trump, according to the Financial Times. Trump's aggressive foreign …
China Hosts First-Ever Humanoid Robot Race Alongside Human Runners
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, China made history by organizing the first-ever race featuring humanoid robots competing alongside human runners. The Chinese-built Tien Kung Ultra triumphed in the half-marathon, finishing the 21-kilometer course in an impressive …
Kremlin unveils content of Putin’s discussions with Trump envoy
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has announced that discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday focused on "aspects of the settlement of the Ukraine conflict," though no further details were provided. …
African Health Ministers Initiate Vaccination Against Variant Poliovirus
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Health officials from African nations within the Lake Chad Basin initiated a large-scale immunization initiative on Thursday, aiming to shield 83 million children under five from variant poliovirus type 2, as part of a renewed mission to eliminate …
Philippines Reports 1 Death from Mpox
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Medical authorities in Davao City, located in the southern region of the Philippines, officially verified on Friday that two individuals had contracted mpox, with one succumbing to health complications, based on an official public announcement. …
Prince Harry takes undisclosed trip to Ukraine
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made a previously undisclosed visit to the Ukrainian city of Lviv, with news of the trip emerging only after he had departed the country. This marks his first visit to Ukraine and makes him the second British …
Trump elongates Russia sanctions for another year
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has extended US sanctions against Russia for another year, citing ongoing threats to national security. The sanctions, originally imposed over Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and later expanded due to alleged interference …
Global Trade Hopes Revive Amid US, EU Talks
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Worldwide financial markets showed optimism about dodging a potential trade conflict after United States Leader Donald Trump and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed confidence on Thursday regarding the chances of achieving a “fair” agreement …
Trump suggests advice to countries unhappy with US tariffs
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump has responded to international criticism over his sweeping tariff hikes by suggesting that countries unhappy with the new trade duties are free to stop doing business with the United States. Speaking aboard Air Force One on …
FBI claims US teen planned to murder Trump, escape to Ukraine
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A Wisconsin teenager, Nikita Casap, has been charged with the murder of his mother and stepfather, and is accused of planning to assassinate President Donald Trump while framing Russia for the crime. Casap, 17, was arrested in Kansas after police …
Death Toll from U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen's Fuel Port Climbs to 80
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to Houthi-run health authorities, the number of fatalities from U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's Ras Isa fuel port has climbed to 80, with an additional 150 individuals injured, as reported early Saturday. The airstrikes occurred on Thursday …
US, Iran resume high-level diplomatic talks regarding Tehran's nuclear program
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States and Iran have resumed high-level diplomatic talks regarding Tehran's nuclear program, marking the first indirect negotiations in years. Held in Muscat, Oman, the meeting featured Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US …
White House physician evaluates Trump’s health
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health,” according to White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella. The statement follows Trump’s first physical exam of his second term, which took place Friday at a hospital in …
Xi cautions US will exclude itself
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned that the United States may end up isolating itself by imposing unilateral trade restrictions. Speaking during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit to Beijing, Xi criticized Washington’s tariff- …
Global Delegates Gather in St. Petersburg to Champion Traditional Sports Revival
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The 7th Ethnosport Forum, bearing the theme “The Reviving of Traditional Sports,” is set to commence this Saturday in St. Petersburg, Russia, with participants from 75 nations anticipated to attend. The inaugural ceremony will include a speech by …
Iran, US Resume Nuclear Talks in Rome
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The follow-up session of mediated discussions between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran’s atomic initiative commenced on Saturday in Rome, the capital city of Italy, as stated by Iranian news outlets. An Iranian state-run agency …
Blinken confirms Zelensky suggested US rare-earths agreement under Biden
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky offered a rare-earth minerals partnership to the U.S. during Joe Biden’s presidency. In an interview with CNBC, Blinken said there’s nothing …