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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
US prevents G7 condemnation of Russia due to Ukraine attack
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration of US President Donald Trump has reportedly prevented the G7 from issuing a joint condemnation of Russia's recent missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. On Monday, Russia's Defense …
Trump envoy declares Putin wants lasting peace in Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking a permanent and legally binding resolution to the Ukraine conflict, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. Speaking to Fox News on Monday, Witkoff described his latest meeting with Putin as “ …
Lavrov emphasizes Russia ‘not chasing anyone’ for sanctions lifting
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that trade between Russia and the United States has significantly dropped due to what he called Washington’s "illegal sanctions." Despite this, he emphasized that Russia is not seeking to have the …
Russia Alleges Control of Two More Villages in Ukraine's Donetsk
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia announced on Saturday that its forces had seized two additional villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region within the past 24 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the capture of Shevchenko, a settlement in Donetsk. In a statement …
Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …
Soyuz MS-26 Crew Safely Returns to Earth After ISS Mission
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Soyuz MS-26 crew successfully landed back on Earth early Sunday after their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. The descent capsule, carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexei …
Colombian President Highlights Similarity Between Jesus Christ, Palestinians’ Suffering
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Colombian Leader Gustavo Petro strongly criticized Israel’s military campaign in Gaza late Friday, equating the hardship endured by Palestinians to the suffering of Jesus Christ. His statement came at a symbolic time during Holy Week, amplifying …
Turkish Foreign Minister, Hamas Official Hold Meeting on Gaza Ceasefire
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and the leader of Hamas’ Shura Council, Muhammad Darwish, held a meeting in Ankara on Saturday to deliberate on measures aimed at achieving a truce in Gaza. As reported by Turkish diplomatic insiders, the …
Former Israeli Air Force Leader Says He Was Dismissed
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Former commander of the Israeli Air Force, Nimrod Sheffer, revealed on Saturday that he was relieved of his duties in the military reserves following his endorsement of a declaration urging an end to the ongoing conflict, with the goal of …
Prison Escape Attempt in Chad Results in Four Deaths
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Local sources and media revealed on Saturday that over four individuals lost their lives following an escape attempt by inmates at a prison in Chad. The incident took place at Mongo Prison in central Chad around 9 p.m. local time on Friday. …
Concerns Grow Over Trump’s Threats to Cut University Funding
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump's warning about the potential reduction of federal funds to academic institutions, such as Harvard, has stirred apprehension among school leaders. These warnings to suspend financial support originated when his …
Bayraktar TB2 Completes Second Successful Test Flight
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bayraktar TB2, Turkey's first domestically produced unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), successfully completed its second test flight on Saturday, powered by the newly developed TM100 engine. Baykar, the defense company responsible for the …
UN Warns U.S. Tariffs Risk USD22bn in Arab Exports
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A surge in U.S. trade protectionism is putting Arab economies under increasing strain, threatening $22 billion worth of non-oil exports, according to a policy brief released Saturday by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western …
Turkey Monitors Detention of Turkish Student
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that it is carefully monitoring the situation involving a Turkish doctoral candidate who was taken into custody in the United States the previous month. This action came after she co- …
UN Chief Expresses Concern Regarding US Airstrikes on Yemen
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced serious concern regarding the latest American aerial attacks around Yemen’s Ra’s Isa port, based on a statement released by his spokesperson on Saturday. Guterres is "gravely concerned …