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Press releases published on April 20, 2025
Man fined USD5,000 due to hugging Scholz
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A German man was fined €4,500 ($5,100) on Tuesday after sneaking into Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s motorcade and hugging him on the tarmac. The man, whose identity was kept anonymous, also had his driver’s license revoked for two and a half years. The …
Media reports EU urging Serbia’s Vucic not to visit Moscow
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has warned Serbia that President Aleksandar Vucic’s planned attendance at Russia’s World War II Victory Day celebrations on May 9 could jeopardize the country’s bid for EU membership. Vucic confirmed his participation in the …
Illegal Settlers Attack Palestinians in West Bank
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Armed, illegal Israeli settlers attacked the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja, located north of Jericho in the occupied eastern West Bank, on Saturday. Eyewitnesses and human rights organizations reported that the settlers vandalized Palestinian …
U.S. Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Policies
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, demonstrations surged across the United States in a coordinated protest against President Donald Trump’s policies, as reported by media sources. Organized by the advocacy group 50501, the protests addressed a range of issues, …
Trump aides divided over trusting Moscow
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump's senior advisers are divided over whether Moscow genuinely seeks a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, according to The Wall Street Journal. A faction led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine envoy …
EU nation`s capital chooses mayor with Russian origins
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Daniel Sazonov, the son of Russian immigrants, has been elected as the new mayor of Helsinki, according to Finnish national broadcaster Yle, following Monday's municipal elections. Although both the conservative National Coalition Party and the …
Hungary adjusts constitution to prohibit gay marches
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that reinforces a ban on public LGBTQ+ events, previously introduced in the country. Last month, Hungarian lawmakers voted to prohibit gay parades and grant authorities the power to use …
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 …
Number of Israeli Signers of Petition Rises to 140,000
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The tally of Israeli citizens endorsing petitions that advocate for the return of hostages held in Gaza — even if it requires suspending military operations — has surged to nearly 140,000 as of Saturday. This figure, reported by the initiative …
Sudan Red Crescent Head Says ‘war in Sudan doesn’t respect anything’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) As Sudan's catastrophic conflict progresses into its third year, the Secretary-General of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) has issued a grave warning about the intensifying threats confronting aid workers striving to support millions of at …
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 …
Turkey’s First Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Completes Test
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Bayraktar TB2, recognized as Turkey’s premier domestically engineered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), completed its second trial flight on Saturday with the TM100 propulsion system. This UAV was entirely designed and manufactured by 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. …