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Press releases published on April 9, 2025
Trump says to Americans ‘it won’t be easy’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has cautioned Americans to expect hardships as his controversial "liberation day" tariffs take effect, aiming to restore the country's economic power. The sweeping tariffs on most US trading partners began on Thursday, …
Microsoft faces scrutiny over ties to Israeli military AI
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Microsoft is facing intensified scrutiny regarding its purported provision of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services to the Israeli military following the attacks on October 7, 2023. Concerns about the tech giant's role have resurfaced …
Israel bans both UK MPs
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Two pro-Palestinian British Members of Parliament, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were denied entry to Israel and deported after being accused of misrepresenting the purpose of their visit. The MPs, both from the governing Labour Party, arrived in …
French Premier claims Trump is ‘interfering’ on Le Pen
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) French Prime Minister François Bayrou has accused US President Donald Trump of meddling in France's internal affairs after Trump expressed public support for Marine Le Pen. Le Pen, a former leader of the National Rally party and three-time …
Thousands of US demonstrator march to oppose ‘Trump-Musk coup’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of Americans gathered in protests across the country on Saturday, voicing their opposition to the economic and social policies of President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk. The demonstrators claimed that Trump’s "power grab" has led …
NATO Highlights Japan’s Role Regarding China's Military Expansion
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted the increasing importance of Japan's role as the alliance observes China’s "rapid" growth in military power. During his visit to the Yokosuka Naval Base on Honshu Island, Rutte stressed that "Tokyo is …
UN Chief Rejects Trump, Netanyahu Proposal Regarding Gaza Relocation
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres rejected a proposal put forward by United States Leader Donald Trump and Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, which suggested relocating the people of Gaza to other countries. Guterres described the …
Estonian Premier urges EU to strip Hungary of voting rights
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for Hungary to be stripped of its voting rights within the European Union to ensure the continuation of sanctions against Russia. Hungary, which has advocated for a diplomatic resolution to the …
IDF confesses confusing paramedics with Hamas in lethal gunfire
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have acknowledged that their initial account of the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers in Gaza was incorrect. The incident occurred on March 23 near Rafah, when Israeli soldiers opened fire on a …
US Plans to Reassert Control Over Panama Canal
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the United States plans to reclaim the Panama Canal from China's growing influence. During a press briefing in Panama City, Hegseth shared his vision for future U.S.-Panama relations …
Canada responds to US auto tariffs with countermeasures
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Canada's Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Tuesday that the country's newly introduced countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto sector will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9. …
U.S. airstrikes in Yemen claim lives, leave 15 Injured
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Local media and health officials reported on Tuesday that a series of U.S. airstrikes in Yemen resulted in the deaths of more than 6 individuals and left 15 others injured. The city of Hodeidah, located on the Red Sea, was particularly hard hit, …
Macron heads EU discussions with Russia
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron is being considered as a potential lead negotiator for the European Union in talks with Russia to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to a report from The Telegraph, citing an Elysee Palace source. …
US treasury secretary says Zelensky ‘blew up’ minerals agreement
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s public disagreement with U.S. President Donald Trump caused the collapse of a potential minerals deal between the two countries, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In an interview with …
Carlson says to US treasury secretary Zelensky is ‘like a crazy person’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Tucker Carlson recently criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for his erratic behavior during negotiations with the United States over a mineral resource deal, calling him "like a crazy person." Carlson's comments came during an …
US tax organization plans on firing 25 percent of its workers
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 20,000 employees, according to The Washington Post, citing internal documents and sources. This move is part of a broader effort by the White House to cut …
Top US Republican cautions of election ‘bloodbath’
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Senator Ted Cruz has warned that the Republican Party could face a "bloodbath" in the 2026 midterm elections if the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump lead to a negative economic fallout. Trump's recent decision to impose sweeping tariffs …
Thousands demonstrate in Rome to oppose EU rearmament
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Thousands of protesters gathered in Rome on Saturday to oppose the European Union's plan to significantly increase military spending. The protest, led by the Five Star Movement (M5S) and its leader, former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, was …
Obama heavily criticizes Trump
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Former President Barack Obama expressed strong concerns about the policies of President Donald Trump during a speech at Hamilton College in New York. Obama criticized Trump’s protectionist economic measures, immigration crackdown, fiscal policies, …
Coalition talks prompt Germany to temporary halt UN refugee intake
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April 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany's Interior Ministry has announced a temporary suspension of its involvement in the UN refugee resettlement program, attributing the decision to ongoing negotiations for a new coalition government following the elections on February 23rd. A …