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Press releases published on April 23, 2025

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Plans to Meet Putin
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, the designated emissary of U.S. Leader Donald Trump, is scheduled to travel to Russia later this week for yet another round of discussions with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, as verified by the White House. This journey marks …

European Powers Condemn Israel Over Gaza Aid Blockade
(MENAFN) France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a sharp rebuke to Israel on Wednesday, denouncing its continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and urging the prompt restoration of full aid access, alongside renewed efforts toward a …

Brazil, Chile Condemn Global Trade Wars, Forge Deeper Ties
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric renewed their commitment to multilateralism and regional unity during a press conference on Tuesday, condemning global trade wars. The leaders criticized U.S. …

Turkey Maintains Economic Stability Despite Global Uncertainty
(MENAFN) Turkey’s Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, reassured that the country remains dedicated to maintaining “prudent, responsible, and sustainable macroeconomic policies” amid ongoing global economic turbulence. His remarks, made during a meeting in …

Russia, S-Africa vow stronger economic collaboration
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola on Wednesday in Moscow to reinforce their countries’ growing bilateral relationship. Lamola, who led the South African …

Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is
(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants entering the …

New Toll Brothers Luxury Townhome Community, Stonemill Village, is Now Open in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest Chester County townhome community, Stonemill Village, is now open for sale. The Toll Brothers …

Algeria boots dozen French diplomats
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating tensions between the two nations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. Barrot criticized the move and urged Algiers to …

Cambodia, Thailand Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand pledged on Wednesday to deepen their bilateral relations and collaboration across various sectors for mutual benefit. The commitment was made during a meeting in Phnom Penh between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and …

Swiss Pharma Giant Roche Reveals Major Investment in U.S.
(MENAFN) Swiss pharmaceutical leader Roche revealed plans Tuesday to invest $50 billion in the U.S. across pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, driven by concerns over potential new tariffs on drug imports. The company said the investment would create over 12, …

S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks
(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners. In …

Putin, S-African president talk about trade, Ukraine war
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the phone, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economy, and investment, while also addressing the ongoing …

Strong Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Prompts Swift Emergency Response
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Turkey on Wednesday, with its epicenter located in the Silivri district of Istanbul, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The tremor occurred …

Rubio Reveals Major State Department Overhaul
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday revealed a major initiative to restructure the State Department, designed to align more closely with President Donald Trump's America First foreign policy. Rubio emphasized the urgency of reform, …

Many Russian tech companies participate in GITEX Africa
(MENAFN) Dozens of Russian companies participated in the GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 international exhibition, held in Marrakesh from April 14 to 16. The event attracted over 1,400 companies from 130 countries and registered more than 45,000 visitors, making …

South Africa FM declares nation seeking to deepen relations with Russia
(MENAFN) South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening strategic cooperation with Russia across various sectors. In an interview with RT ahead of his meeting with Russian Foreign …

Hyundai Registers New Trademarks in Russia
(MENAFN) South Korea's leading automobile manufacturer, Hyundai, has reportedly filed at least eight new trademark applications with Russia's intellectual property agency, Rospatent, in April 2025, as per the media. Hyundai halted its operations in Russia …

Japan Launches Third Rice Reserve Auction
(MENAFN) Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries launched its third round of rice reserve auctions on Wednesday in an attempt to curb ongoing price hikes. This round offered 100,000 tons of rice from the 2022 harvest. Eligible wholesalers …

S-Africa praises progress in discussions on VAT hikes
(MENAFN) The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting “inclusive and principled dialogue” as part of efforts to enhance governance and protect South Africa’s democratic progress. This follows a meeting between the ANC …

S-Africa fails to benefit from gold boom despite market surge
(MENAFN) South Africa, once a dominant force in the global gold market, is now only the eighth-largest gold producer, failing to benefit fully from the recent surge in gold prices. While local gold mining shares and the rand have seen a psychological boost …