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Press releases published on April 30, 2025
Lebanon’s President Pushes Reform, Urges Israeli Retreat
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated his nation's dedication to wide-ranging reforms during a meeting with a delegation headed by retired U.S. General Joseph Votel. "Lebanon is moving forward with economic, financial, and …
Putin establishes new organization to crack down on illegal immigration
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing a new government body dedicated to tightening control over immigration. The newly formed Citizenship and Foreign Nationals Registration Service will function under the Interior …
Putin envoy provides timeframe for upcoming Russia-US contact
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has indicated that another round of talks between Russia and the United States is expected to take place next week. Speaking in an interview with Channel One on Sunday, Dmitriev …
U.S., France Push for Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tension
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, both the United States and France urged Russia and Ukraine to accept a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the war, though officials from both countries continued to trade accusations over the ongoing hostilities. John Kelley, acting U …
Japanese Generative AI System Tops Medical Licensing Exam
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A generative AI system developed in Japan has passed the country’s national medical licensing exam, according to a report released on Tuesday. This Large Language Model (LLM) was created by researchers at the National Institute of Informatics as …
EU expresses concerns over Trump possibly to quit Ukraine
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that U.S. President Donald Trump may abandon his commitment to resolving the Ukraine conflict, according to a Financial Times report. Despite campaign promises to end the war swiftly, Trump has …
Putin evaluates partnership with China
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the successful and ongoing partnership between Russia and China during a meeting on Tuesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Kremlin. He expressed satisfaction with the development of their …
Turkey Sees Sharp Increase in Tourism Revenue
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey recorded $9.45 billion in tourism income during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released Wednesday by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). During the …
Editor-in-Chief of RT, Sputnik celebrates her 45th birthday
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Margarita Simonyan, Editor-in-Chief of RT and Sputnik, celebrated her 45th birthday on Sunday, receiving praise from numerous Russian officials for her role in defending and promoting Russia’s perspective internationally amid growing Western …
Deadly Blast at Iranian Fireworks Plant Claims 2 Lives
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion at a fireworks production facility in central Iran’s Isfahan province has resulted in two deaths and left one individual critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Tuesday at a …
Trump Issues Order to Relieve Auto Tariffs
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that introduces compensation for automobile manufacturers importing auto parts and assembling vehicles in the U.S., responding to growing pushback against tariff policies in various …
‘EU aspirant’ jails, silences opponents
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On March 25, Evgenia Gutsul, the elected head of Moldova’s autonomous Gagauzia region, was detained at Chisinau International Airport as she attempted to leave the country. A court subsequently ordered her held for 20 days pending investigation. …
Mercedes-Benz Reports Significant Downturn in Profit
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Mercedes-Benz has reported a significant downturn in its first-quarter earnings, attributing the decline to weaker luxury car sales in China and the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs. The automaker's adjusted operating profit for the first …
World Bank Expects Global Commodity Prices to Reach Six-Year Low
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Bank announced on Tuesday that global commodity prices are forecasted to reach their lowest levels in six years by next year, driven by slowing economic growth and an abundance of oil supply. According to the World Bank's Commodity …
Russian oil ship-outs edge higher
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s oil exports have seen a modest uptick over the past two weeks, partly due to the reactivation of several tankers previously sanctioned by the U.S., according to a Bloomberg report citing ship-tracking data. The increase comes amid ongoing …
Growing urgency around idea of building new global order
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) There is growing urgency around the idea of building a new global order. Many argue that the international system established post-World War II is no longer effective in preventing the crises and conflicts seen today. But how was this system …
Thailand's Industrial Output Drops Amid Slowing Economy
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Thailand’s industrial output continued its downward trend in March, marking an eighth straight month of decline. The drop was primarily due to weaker petroleum refining and automotive production, amid a slowing economy and high household debt, as …
Russian news agency editor-in-chief suggests reply to ‘unjust’ arrests abroad
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has proposed a new initiative aimed at offering legal support to individuals detained abroad for expressing pro-Russian views or values. The proposal was made during a roundtable held in Moscow by the 'Eurasia …
Man passes away due to ‘forceful mobilization’ in Ukraine
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A man in Ukraine has reportedly died during an attempted forced conscription by military recruitment officers in the town of Sukhoy Liman, located in the Odessa Region, according to a report by Strana.ua. A video allegedly taken at the scene shows …
Ukraine Western allies express concerns over Russia gaining control over country’s valuable mineral resources
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Western nations backing Ukraine are increasingly concerned about the possibility of Russia gaining control over the country’s valuable mineral resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official cited by Politico. This concern has become a key …