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Press releases published on April 29, 2025
Officials Confirm Blackout in Spain, Portugal Is Not by Cyberattack
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A significant power outage that affected a large portion of Spain and Portugal for several hours on Monday was not the result of a cyberattack, according to the leader of Spain’s national power grid. Eduardo Prieto, a senior official at Red …
Death Toll Increases in Sudan After RSF Shelling
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Nearly 41 additional non-combatants lost their lives and dozens more were wounded following heavy artillery fire by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, the administrative center of North Darfur State in western Sudan, …
Hungary Exits ICC Amid Controversy Over Netanyahu Visit
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary's parliament voted to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, a move announced by Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. Szijjarto stated on X, “With this decision, we refuse to be part of a politicized institution that has …
Malaysia Calls for Ceasefire in Myanmar
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia urged all parties in Myanmar to uphold a ceasefire to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke …
Truck Blast in Nigeria Claims Over 26 Lives
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state has left dozens dead after a truck carrying food and passengers struck an improvised explosive device (IED). The incident occurred on Monday near Gamboru Ngala, a town linking Nigeria with …
Malaysia Praises Maldives' Support for Palestine
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Malaysia expressed its admiration for the Maldives' strong position on Palestine while both nations agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the defense, technology, and solar energy sectors. This agreement was made during a meeting …
Trump Administration Investigates Harvard Law Journal for Race Bias Claims
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration announced on Monday that it has initiated investigations into Harvard University and its prestigious Harvard Law Review, probing claims that race may be influencing editorial decisions at the legal journal. The civil …
Volvo Rolls Out Major Cost-Cutting Plan to Offset U.S. Tariffs
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Volvo has unveiled an initiative valued at approximately 18 billion Swedish krona ($1.8 billion) aimed at cutting expenses in response to the financial strain caused by U.S. tariffs. "To protect profitability and drive structural efficiencies on …
U.S. Greenlights Patriot Missile Sale to Romania
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has given the green light for Romania to purchase a Patriot air defense system, as announced by the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest on Tuesday. The deal, valued at $262 million, will provide Romania with a modern air defense …
Fatal Fire Claims 22 Lives at Chinese Restaurant
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating fire at a restaurant in Liaoyang, located in China’s northeastern Liaoning province, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 22 individuals, with three others left injured, according to reports from local media. The fire broke …
Bangladesh Initiates Large-Scale Water Treatment Project
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Rajshahi Surface Water Treatment Plant Project in Bangladesh officially kicked off on Monday, with a total investment of $325 million. This large-scale project is being led by the Chinese Hunan Construction Engineering Group (HCEG), a …
US, UK Officials Negotiate Ending Russia, Ukraine War
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to exchange perspectives on the persistent conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to a statement from State Department …
Xi Jinping Calls on Shanghai to Spearhead AI Advancement
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Shanghai to take a leading role in advancing artificial intelligence during his visit to the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center on Tuesday. "AI technology is evolving rapidly and entering a phase of …
Officials Confirm No Cyberattack Behind Spain, Portugal’s Blackout
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A massive blackout that plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness for hours on Monday was not the result of a cyberattack, according to Spain’s electricity grid operator. “We have been able to conclude that there was no intrusion in the grid’s …
Insurgents murder 22 individuals in Nigeria
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the weekend, at least 22 people were killed and several others injured in two separate militant attacks in northeastern Nigeria, highlighting a resurgence of violence in the region. The assaults occurred in Borno and Adamawa states on …
US Officials Investigate Harvard Law Review
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration revealed on Monday that it has initiated formal inquiries into Harvard University and its prestigious Harvard Law Review, focusing on claims that racial background plays a role in editorial decisions. These examinations …
Moscow criticizes US method to resolving Ukraine war
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has not received any clear message from the United States urging Ukraine to end its conflict with Moscow, but is still evaluating Washington’s peace initiatives, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. In an interview …
Investigative reporter claims Western NGOs are political influence tools
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has asserted that Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs), particularly those linked to the US, have long functioned as instruments of political influence, despite appearing apolitical. In an …
Spain, Portugal Announce Restoration of Most Power
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Power supply was largely restored across Spain and Portugal on Tuesday, following a significant blackout on Monday. Spanish energy company Red Electrica reported on Tuesday that “99.95 percent of demand has been restored,” and they are working to …
South Korea's Real Wages Drop, Ending Five-Month Surge
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea's real wages, after adjusting for inflation, dropped in February for the first time in five months, according to labor ministry data released on Tuesday. The average nominal monthly wage in companies with at least one regular employee …