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Press releases published on April 20, 2025

UK supreme court verdicts on identification of ‘woman’
(MENAFN) The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term “woman,” as defined in the Equality Act 2010, refers specifically to biological sex, not gender identity. This decision means that transgender individuals born male are not considered women under the …

North Korea Criticizes Trump’s Decision Regarding Arms Export Regulations
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent decision to ease domestic arms export regulations, accusing him of attempting to "expand wars," as reported by a state-controlled news agency. On April 9, Trump signed an executive …

Watkins Expresses Frustration to Being Benched in Champions League Matches
(MENAFN) Ollie Watkins expressed his frustration after being "fuming" for not starting in either of Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final matches against Paris Saint-Germain. The striker felt sidelined and disappointed by his limited role in such …

Supreme Court Pauses Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has instructed the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of suspected Venezuelan gang members. A civil rights organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal of these individuals, who are currently being …

US requests USD100bn reimbursement from Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly demanding up to $100 billion in compensation from Ukraine as part of a resource-sharing agreement, intended to offset American aid provided during its conflict with Russia, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing …

Indian Premier, Musk Discuss Technology Collaboration
(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed on Friday that he recently held discussions with entrepreneur Elon Musk regarding potential collaborations in technology and innovation. The disclosure comes ahead of an anticipated visit to New Delhi …

Zelensky Proposes Extended Ceasefire in Response to Putin’s 30-Hour Easter Truce
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed extending a 30-hour Easter ceasefire initially declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting Ukraine is open to prolonging the truce if Moscow respects it beyond the set timeframe. In …

UNIDO Voices Alarm Over U.S. Tariff Hikes Impacting Global Economy
(MENAFN) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) expressed serious concerns on Friday regarding the negative impact of recent tariff increases by the United States on global economic growth and industrial advancement. UNIDO …

FM declares Qatar willing to mediate Ukraine war
(MENAFN) Qatar has expressed its willingness to play a key role in mediating the Ukraine conflict, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari affirming that the country is ready to facilitate negotiations between all parties …

Nepal's External Trade Increases in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year
(MENAFN) Nepal has seen a significant boost in its external trade, with a recorded increase of 16.89 percent during the first nine months of the current 2024-25 fiscal year. This growth was fueled by expansion in both import and export activities, …

Lebanese Presidents Says Country is Waiting for ‘right conditions’ Regarding Weapons
(MENAFN) President Joseph Aoun declared on Sunday that all weaponry in Lebanon will eventually fall under government jurisdiction, although the country will await the “right conditions” before determining how to implement this strategy. His statement …

Uzbekistan, Japan Discuss Reinforcing Economic Ties
(MENAFN) Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, engaged in discussions with a Japanese delegation led by Gen Nakagawa, the Mayor of Nara, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several vital sectors, as …

Flash Floods, Landslides Claim Lives in Jammu, Kashmir
(MENAFN) Officials reported on Sunday that more than three individuals, including two children, have died due to flash floods and landslides in the Ramban region of Jammu and Kashmir. The natural disaster inflicted extensive damage, destroying or severely …

China says to US ‘stop blackmailing’
(MENAFN) China has urged the United States to stop using threats and pressure tactics if it genuinely seeks to resolve the intensifying trade conflict through dialogue. Beijing emphasized that it will continue defending its interests against Washington’s …

Houthi Group Reports Deaths from US Attacks in Yemen
(MENAFN) The Houthi group reported that three individuals were killed and two others wounded during US airstrikes on Saturday in the central Yemeni province of Sanaa. Based on a Houthi-affiliated news site, "The American aggression launched a strike on the …

Vance says Washington ‘frustrated’ with European presidents
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with European leaders for ignoring their citizens' demands, particularly on key issues like immigration. Speaking to British outlet UnHerd on Tuesday, Vance …

Slovak Premier strongly opposes recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief
(MENAFN) Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has strongly opposed recent warnings from EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who advised European leaders against attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9. Fico stated that “the year is 2025, not …

Moscow claims ‘Euro-Nazism’ is being revived
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned the EU’s efforts to pressure candidate countries against attending the 80th anniversary of World War II victory celebrations in Moscow, calling it a revival of Nazism. Zakharova was …

Hamas: Israeli Airstrike Kills Guard Assigned to Protect Israeli-U.S. hostage
(MENAFN) The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, announced on Saturday that one of its guards assigned to protect Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander was killed in an Israeli airstrike. "The fate of Alexander and the rest of the guard unit remains …

EU strongly advices candidate states not to celebrate WW2 triumph in Moscow
(MENAFN) The European Union has advised countries seeking to join the bloc not to participate in Russia’s 80th-anniversary celebrations of its victory in World War II. EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, stated that attending the May 9 celebrations, …