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Press releases published on April 28, 2025
Zelensky confesses Ukraine can’t regain Crimea by force
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has admitted that Ukraine lacks the military strength needed to reclaim Crimea by force. The peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014 following a referendum, which came after a Western-supported coup in Ukraine …
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Pay Syria's Debt to World Bank
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday their agreement to settle Syria's USD15 million debt to the World Bank. In a unified statement, both nations emphasized that addressing Syria's outstanding arrears would aid in the country's recovery …
Iran explosion death toll increases amid chemical assault concerns
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful explosion followed by a raging fire at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port, a vital hub for oil and petrochemical exports near the Strait of Hormuz, has resulted in at least 25 fatalities and left around 800 others injured, according to Mehr News …
Lip reader unveils Trump’s Vatican request from Macron
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump reportedly told French President Emmanuel Macron to step aside during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky at the Vatican, according to a professional lip reader quoted by British media. The encounter took …
White House plans on assessing representatives` loyalty to Trump
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A new report from the Wall Street Journal reveals that the U.S. government will begin evaluating federal employees based on their loyalty to President Donald Trump. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which oversees human resources for the …
Man Faces Murder Charges After Deadly Car Attack at Vancouver Festival
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A man has been charged with murder following a horrific incident at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada, where a car drove into a crowd, killing 11 people. The attack occurred during a celebration of Filipino heritage, police confirmed Sunday. …
Lip Reader Reveals What Trump Said to Macron in Vatican
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump is said to have asked French Leader Emmanuel Macron to step aside before engaging in a private conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by a lip-reading expert cited by British media. …
Russia Reveals Evidence of War Crimes During Invasion of Kursk
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian Investigative Committee has uncovered additional proof and gathered testimonies of purported war crimes committed during the Ukrainian invasion of the Kursk Region. These include the killings of civilians seeking food and murders that …
Pakistan Minister Warns India with Nuclear Attack
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a stark warning to India, threatening a nuclear strike as tensions between the two neighboring countries escalate. The threat comes after a terrorist attack in the Indian-administered Kashmir …
Pakistani defense minister says ‘Jihad was created by the West’
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that his country has been a victim of terrorism linked to Western policies, especially those of the United States, over the past few decades. In an interview with RT on Saturday, Asif criticized …
Web Summit CEO Slams U.S. Tariffs as "Huge Mistake"
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Paddy Cosgrave, CEO and co-founder of Web Summit Limited, expressed strong criticism of the U.S. tariff policies, calling them "a huge mistake" in an interview aired on Sunday. The remarks came during the Web Summit Rio event, held in Rio de …
US officials raise questions about Washington's evolving approach to global security
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent comments from senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth, have raised questions about Washington's evolving approach to global security. Rubio stated that the US is gaining a better …
Many die, more than 700 wounded in huge explosion in Iran
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least eight people were killed, and more than 700 others were injured in a massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on Saturday, according to local media reports. The port, situated about 23 kilometers west of …
Zelensky’s supporters urge for land concessions
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) European officials are urging Ukraine to accept the possibility of making territorial concessions to Russia as part of a peace agreement, according to a report by the Washington Post on Friday. The issue was reportedly discussed during talks in …
Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Russian Attacks
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump expressed his "very disappointed" stance regarding Russia's ongoing missile attacks on Ukraine, which are taking place despite ongoing peace discussions. Speaking to the press before boarding Air Force One at …
Trump Says India, Pakistan Will Get Conflict 'figured out'
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump remarked on the ongoing strain between Pakistan and India, stating that the two nations have had a long history of conflict. He noted that "They have had that fight for a thousand years in Kashmir" and added that "There’s been …
Thunderstorm in Iran's Capital Leaves One Dead, Injures 24
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A fierce thunderstorm struck the Iranian capital on Sunday evening, leaving at least one person dead and 24 others injured, according to reports. The storm, marked by violent winds and rapidly shifting weather conditions, caused widespread …
Syria Confirms Dedication to National Unity Amid Tensions with SDF
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria firmly restated its opposition on Sunday to any actions by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that could jeopardize the country's cohesion and territorial wholeness. In an official presidential message, it was noted that “recent moves and …
Moscow praises N-Korean ‘solidarity’ in Kursk Area liberation
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed gratitude for North Korea’s support in repelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk Region, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova highlighting the strong solidarity between the two nations. The presence of North …
Russia, US Share Common Viewpoints on Ukraine
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April 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia and the United States share “many elements” in their views regarding Ukraine, but it is still too early to discuss any concrete terms for an agreement. Peskov explained that while …