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Press releases published on April 15, 2025

Algeria Says Decision to Expel French Diplomats is Response to Official Arrest
(MENAFN) Algeria has chosen to expel a dozen French diplomats in direct reaction to the recent apprehension of an Algerian consular representative by French authorities. This move was outlined in an official statement released by Algeria’s Foreign Ministry …

Meta Plans to Use EU User Data for AI Training
(MENAFN) American technology leader Meta revealed on Monday its strategy to leverage publicly shared content from adult users in the European Union (EU) to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) models. This announcement follows the recent introduction …

Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks Begin as Tokyo Vows No Rush to Compromise
(MENAFN) Senior officials from Japan and the United States are preparing to engage in talks this week concerning the tariff policies implemented during the Trump administration, according to multiple media reports. Leading the Japanese delegation, Economic …

Trump Points Fingers at Zelenskyy, Biden, Putin for Ukrainian War
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump once again asserted that Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy was responsible for igniting the ongoing conflict with Russia. Speaking to journalists in the Oval Office, Trump claimed that Zelenskyy initiated the …

Commodity Prices Witness Increases Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions
(MENAFN) Commodity markets experienced notable gains last week, spurred by escalating uncertainties stemming from U.S. tariffs and a weakening dollar. President Donald Trump’s ongoing “tariff war” with China has triggered fears of an economic downturn, …

El Salvador Blocks Deported Man's Return Despite U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
(MENAFN) El Salvador will not accept the return of Kilmar Ábrego García, who was deported by the U.S. government and is currently held in a high-security prison in his native country, as stated by President Nayib Bukele during a meeting with former …

France Threatens of Retaliation as Algeria Expels Officials Over Terrorism Indictment
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot issued a stern warning on Tuesday regarding possible retaliatory actions in light of Algeria's decision to expel 12 French officials. This diplomatic strain follows the indictment in Paris of three …

Iran Announces Muscat as Venue for Second Round of Indirect U.S. Talks
(MENAFN) Iran has officially announced that the capital of Oman, Muscat, will remain the location for the second round of indirect negotiations with the United States, set to take place on Saturday. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign …

Harvard Refuses Trump Administration Governance Demands, Risks Billions in Funding
(MENAFN) Harvard University announced on Monday that it has refused demands from the Trump administration to implement significant changes to its governance, hiring, and admissions practices, even though billions of dollars in federal funding could be …

Jordan, Indonesia Denounce Al-Aqsa Violations, Demand Gaza Ceasefire Restoration
(MENAFN) King Abdullah II of Jordan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have criticized Israeli actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, voicing their concerns over violations and efforts to "temporally and spatially" divide the sacred site, as stated by …

Zelenskyy Invites Trump to Travel to Ukraine After Attack
(MENAFN) Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on United States President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of seeing the realities of the war firsthand. In an interview on Sunday, Zelenskyy implored, "We want you to come …

Europe Records Hottest Year on Record in 2024 Amid Severe Weather Events
(MENAFN) A report released on Tuesday by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reveals that 2024 was the hottest year on record for Europe, characterized by extreme flooding, intense heatwaves, and …

Polish Foreign Minister Says Putin is 'mocking Trump's goodwill'
(MENAFN) Poland’s Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "mocking the goodwill" of United States Leader Donald Trump during a press briefing on Monday. His remarks came after an EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting …

Trump Administration Plans to Reduce State Department, Foreign Aid Budget
(MENAFN) The administration led by United States Leader Donald Trump is reportedly planning to significantly reduce the financial resources allocated to the State Department, based on reports from domestic news outlets on Monday. An internal document, …

UN: Attacks on Sudan Displacement Camp Leave Over 300 Dead
(MENAFN) The United Nations reported on Monday that local sources indicate over 300 civilians were killed in recent attacks on the famine-stricken Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur region. UN humanitarians expressed grave concern over the …

Schumer Criticizes Salvadoran President for Refusing to Repatriate Deported U.S. Resident
(MENAFN) U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply rebuked the Leader of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his unwillingness to repatriate a Maryland resident mistakenly deported. The incident involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was erroneously …

Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals
(MENAFN) In a significant move on Monday, the Trump administration announced the implementation of new tariffs targeting semiconductors and pharmaceutical products. This action marks the beginning of a process that could further increase the tariffs that …

UN Chief Calls for Global Action as Sudanese War Marks Two Years
(MENAFN) On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres observed the two-year milestone of the ongoing turmoil in Sudan by drawing attention to its devastating consequences on the population and appealing for international intervention to halt the …

France Warns Algeria of 'consequences' Regarding Expelling of Officials
(MENAFN) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot issued a warning on Tuesday, signaling that retaliatory steps may be taken following Algeria’s decision to remove 12 French representatives from its soil. The move by Algerian authorities comes in response …

US Monitors Russian Aircraft Near Alaska
(MENAFN) The North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, observed the movements of a Russian military plane operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Monday. Based on NORAD’s statement, "The Russian …