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Press releases published on April 23, 2025
Moscow Threatens Retaliation Over Tokyo’s Support for Ukraine
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia lodged a formal protest on Wednesday against Japan's proposed use of frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine financially. According to a statement from Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned as Moscow …
New Study Reveals Diet Played Key Role in Early Human Evolution
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking study suggests that changes in diet and food preparation played a pivotal role in the evolution of early human ancestors. Conducted by Australian and international scientists, the research, published on Wednesday in Royal Society …
Russian Drone Strike on Ukraine Claims Nine Lives, Injures Others
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) At least nine individuals lost their lives and 30 others were injured on Wednesday in a devastating drone strike in the city of Marhanets, located in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, as confirmed by local governor Sergii Lysak. Lysak detailed in a …
Norway, Poland Formalize New Agreement
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Norway and Poland have formalized a new agreement on Wednesday under the European Economic Area (EEA) and Norway Grants to promote economic and social progress in Poland while strengthening bilateral ties, according to a press release from the …
Indonesia Sees Sharp Drop in Traffic Accidents, Deaths During Eid al-Fitr
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Traffic-related incidents in Indonesia saw a significant decline during this year's Eid al-Fitr travel period, with accidents down by 34.31 percent and fatalities dropping 55.95 percent compared to the same time last year, according to a …
Russia Protests Against Japan’s Usage of Frozen Assets to Ukraine
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia formally lodged a protest on Wednesday in response to Japan’s plan to utilize frozen Russian financial resources to support Ukraine. Based on a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto was summoned so …
Russia Announces Cancelation of Meeting in London
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that American, European, and Ukrainian leaders were unable to convene in London due to a lack of consensus on crucial matters. "As far as we understand, they have not yet managed to bridge …
Iran Describes Latest US Sanctions as Unlawful
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Iran strongly denounced the latest round of US-imposed restrictions, asserting that these actions reveal a lack of sincerity from Washington in pursuing diplomatic talks. The Iranian government interpreted the penalties as evidence …
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill Senior Islamist Leader, Hezbollah Operative
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Two people were killed on Tuesday in separate Israeli airstrikes targeting locations in Lebanon, Lebanese officials reported. One strike hit a vehicle in Baawerta, a village in Mount Lebanon, while the second targeted the town of Haniya in the …
Russia Increases Drone Production for Ukrainian Conflict
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent statement, Leader Vladimir Putin disclosed that over 1.5 million unmanned aerial vehicles were supplied to Russian military units over the past year. Speaking during a session of the Military-Industrial Commission in Moscow, Putin …
Afghan Interim Government Cuts Workforce to Improve Efficiency
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Afghan interim administration is cutting staff across its military and civil institutions, a move officials say is aimed at improving governance and curbing bureaucratic growth. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the administration, …
Strong Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale jolted Turkey on Wednesday, with the epicenter located in the Silivri district of Istanbul, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The seismic event …
Disagreements Stall Ukraine Peace Talks as Western Leaders Clash Over Key Issues
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday that talks between the US, Europe, and Ukraine were postponed due to unresolved differences on key issues. Peskov explained at a press briefing in Moscow, “As far as we understand, they have …
Four Boys Die While Swimming in Myanmar River
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Four young boys lost their lives in a tragic drowning incident while swimming in the Ayeyarwady River near a motorboat dock in Nyaung-U town, Mandalay region, Myanmar, on Wednesday, as confirmed by the country’s fire services department. The …
Aecon reports first quarter 2025 results with record backlog of $9.7 billion
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April 23, 2025
TORONTO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon” or the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter of 2025. “With record backlog of $9.7 billion, contributions from strategic acquisitions, solid recurring …
TransAlta Declares Dividends
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April 23, 2025
CALGARY, Alberta, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) declared the following quarterly dividend on its Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares for the period starting from …
Beyond Oil Provides Update on Brokered Private Placement, Led by Strategic Investment by Clal Insurance, an Israeli Institutional Investor, as Part of Potential Uplisting to a Senior Exchange
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April 23, 2025
NEW YORK, New York, KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel and VANCOUVER, BC, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company”), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks …
Partenaires Ninepoint annonce les distributions en espèces d’avril 2025 pour ses titres de série de FNB
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April 23, 2025
TORONTO, 23 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Partenaires Ninepoint LP (« Partenaires Ninepoint ») a annoncé aujourd’hui les distributions en espèces d’avril 2025 pour ses titres de série de FNB. La date de référence des distributions est le 30 avril 2025. …
Ninepoint Partners Announces April 2025 Cash Distributions for ETF Series Securities
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April 23, 2025
TORONTO, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint Partners”) today announced the April 2025 cash distributions for its ETF Series securities. The record date for the distributions is April 30, 2025. All distributions are payable …
TFI International Reports on Shareholders’ Voting Results for the Election of Directors
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April 23, 2025
MONTREAL, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX: TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, held its Annual Meeting of shareholders earlier today. All candidates …