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Press releases published on April 14, 2025

Decrease in European Tourism to U.S. Amid Political Tensions
(MENAFN) The United States has seen a notable decline in visitors from Europe, largely attributed to heightened geopolitical friction and growing apprehensions regarding negative experiences at U.S. entry points during President Donald Trump’s …

White House Warns China Amid Intensifying Tariff Conflict
(MENAFN) The White House has cautioned China that any additional retaliation through increased tariffs would not be advantageous for Beijing, as tensions between the two dominant global economies intensify amid their ongoing trade conflict. White House …

Gaza Health Ministry reports death toll approaches 51,000 as Israeli airstrikes continue
(MENAFN) On Monday, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza announced that Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 39 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, raising the total death toll from the conflict in the region since October 2023 to …

EU foreign ministers unite to address Ukraine, Gaza conflicts
(MENAFN) European foreign ministers reunited in Luxembourg on Monday to tackle urgent global challenges, with the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza at the forefront of discussions. The ministers advocated for ceasefires in both areas and stressed the necessity …

Trump Defends Tariff Policies, Gives Advice to Opposing Countries
(MENAFN) Nations that find American import duties excessive are free to cease commerce with the United States entirely, President Donald Trump has implied. He firmly maintained that his recent trade strategies have fortified the country’s economy, stating …

Council President Says EU Prioritizes Expansion of Strategic Peace
(MENAFN) European Council President Antonio Costa reaffirmed on Monday that expanding the European Union remains a top political objective, emphasizing that integration into the bloc is the "best way" to guarantee long-term peace and economic development …

US, Saudi Arabia Discuss Nuclear Energy Partnership
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is now engaging in discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding the potential transfer of American nuclear technology and uranium enrichment capabilities, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. These conversations …

China condemns U.S. claims as pretext for control over Latin America, calls them “smear campaigns”
(MENAFN) China on Monday criticized what it called Washington's “smear campaigns,” claiming they serve as an “excuse to control” Latin America. The response came after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the Panama Canal is facing “ongoing …

EU pledges financial aid for recovery efforts in Palestine
(MENAFN) The European Union has unveiled plans to boost its financial aid for the recovery efforts in Palestine and the Palestinian Authority (PA) to €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion), as announced by the bloc's foreign policy chief on Monday. “We are stepping …

UK Examines Steel Plant Nationalization
(MENAFN) The UK administration has taken initial steps toward potentially bringing the nation’s final major steel production facility under public ownership, as part of an urgent attempt to prevent the shutdown of its blast furnaces. British Steel’s …

Israeli military leader warns troop shortages undermine Gaza operations
(MENAFN) Israel's chief military officer has expressed concerns that insufficient troop levels are obstructing the army's capacity to achieve its goals in the Gaza Strip. “Military-only strategies cannot fulfill all national objectives in Gaza, …

Israeli Forces Destroy Saint George Statue Amid Palm Celebrations
(MENAFN) During Christian celebrations of Palm Sunday, Israeli forces reportedly destroyed a statue of Saint George in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese news outlets. The incident occurred in the border village of Yaroun, marking another breach of …

Trump Accuses Biden of Mishandling Ukrainian Conflict
(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Donald Trump has claimed that previous Leader Joe Biden is solely accountable for the escalation of tensions between Moscow and Kiev, which have erupted into violent conflict. According to Trump, the situation could have been avoided …

Ukrainian Official Wants Compulsory Military Service for Women
(MENAFN) Colonel Pavel Palisa, the deputy chief of Ukraine’s presidential administration, has publicly expressed endorsement for obligatory military enlistment for women, drawing parallels with Israel’s military system. Amid a growing deficit of military …

Former Presidential Candidate Says NATO Needs Romania to Launch WWIII
(MENAFN) Calin Georgescu, once a candidate for the Romanian presidency, has stirred controversy with his assertion that NATO aims to “launch World War III from Romania.” In a conversation with an American journalist, Georgescu argued that his firm …

Kremlin Says Putin, Trump's Possible Meeting Needs Preparation
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin did not suggest an in-person encounter with US President Donald Trump during his recent conversation with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in St. Petersburg last Friday, according to statements from the Kremlin. Kremlin …

U.S., Saudi Arabia plan to hold talks over nuclear technology transfer
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia regarding potential access to US nuclear technology and uranium enrichment, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to …

NHS expedites advanced skin cancer patients into groundbreaking DNA vaccine trial
(MENAFN) The National Health Service (NHS) announced Monday that patients in England with advanced skin cancer will soon be enrolled in a groundbreaking cancer vaccine trial. The trial will test a needle-free DNA vaccine administered over a two-year period …

Tragic firecracker factory explosion causes deaths in southern India
(MENAFN) A catastrophic explosion at a firecracker factory in Kailasapatnam village, Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, situated in southern India, has led to the deaths of more than eight workers, with seven others wounded, according to local police …

Putin’s Envoy Announces Possibility to Reintroduce UFC to Russia
(MENAFN) Efforts are actively in motion to reestablish UFC competitions in Russia, according to a Telegram post shared on Sunday by Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin’s economic adviser. Dmitriev, who also holds the position of Chief Executive …