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Press releases published on April 17, 2025
Inter, Arsenal Advance to Champions League Semi-Finals
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Inter Milan and Arsenal ensured their places in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, each prevailing in the second legs of their quarter-final clashes. These results confirm their advancement through aggregate scores. Arsenal is now …
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Commitment to IAEA Cooperation
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi on Wednesday. The discussions focused on the …
Serbian President Plans to Visit Moscow Despite EU Concerns
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian Leader Aleksandar Vucic has affirmed that he will proceed with his planned visit to Russia the upcoming month for the Victory Day commemorations, brushing off cautions from the European Union that such a move might undermine Serbia’s …
Myanmar’s Military Government Releases Almost 5000 Prisoners
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Myanmar's military government freed almost 5,000 prisoners, including several foreign nationals, to mark the country’s traditional New Year, as reported by local media outlets. The release began at Insein Prison, located in Yangon, …
Ukrainian Delegation Arrives in Paris for Security Talks with Western Allies
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A prominent Ukrainian delegation landed in Paris on Thursday to engage in significant discussions with Western officials focused on the country's security and the quest for enduring peace. Andriy Yermak, the Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, …
Fiji Reveals National Housing Policy 2025-2030 to Enhance Affordable Housing Access
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Fiji's Ministry of Housing has officially introduced the National Housing Policy 2025-2030, with the goal of increasing access to affordable, adequate, and inclusive housing throughout the nation. The newly established policy emphasizes the need …
Increasing Tariff Conflicts Raise Fears of Global Economic Slowdown
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Growing apprehension about a worldwide economic downturn has been fueled by United States Leader Donald Trump’s tariffs since his inauguration and mounting unpredictability in international trade strategies. These developments have prompted major …
Unemployment Claims Fall as Job Market Shows Resilience
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The latest data from the Labor Department, released on Thursday, indicates that the number of Americans submitting first-time unemployment claims decreased by 9,000 last week, bringing the total to 215,000. This figure marks a decline from the …
US, Indonesia Confirm Commitment to Bilateral Cooperation
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono convened for comprehensive diplomatic discussions, emphasizing their countries' “shared interest in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific,” based on a statement from the …
Istanbul Airport Launches Triple Runway Operations in Europe
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Istanbul Airport, Turkey's premier air travel hub and the continent's second most frequented airport last year, has officially initiated operations with three runways functioning simultaneously. This remarkable development makes Istanbul Airport …
Concerns Over Recession Intensify Amid Trump's Tariffs, Global Trade Instability
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have heightened worries about a potential recession this year, prompting international organizations to lower their growth forecasts for the global economy. Growth projections have …
Fiji's Cabinet Greenlights Establishment of Philippine Embassy in Suva
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Fijian cabinet has given the green light to a proposal from the Philippines to set up an embassy in Suva, the capital of Fiji, as reported by local media on Thursday. This move is expected to strengthen the burgeoning relationship between Fiji …
Italian Premier Aims to Solve EU, US Trade Conflict
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is scheduled to meet with Leader Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to address tariff-related issues, as the European Union endeavors to sidestep a potential trade conflict with the United States. Following …
TSMC Announces Substantial Profit Rise Amid AI Chip Demand in Q1 2025
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), recognized as the globe’s leading chip producer, experienced a substantial rise in earnings—soaring by 60.3 percent compared to the same timeframe last year during the initial quarter of 2025. …
Chinese Official Criticizes US Tariffs on Hong Kong
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A prominent Chinese government figure has fiercely criticized US Leader Donald Trump’s decision to enforce what he labeled “extremely arrogant and shameless” trade tariffs on Hong Kong, a region under China's jurisdiction. Xia Baolong, the head of …
AmeriCorps Staff Members Get Placed on Leave
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Trump administration placed staff members of AmeriCorps, a U.S. federal community service program, on administrative leave across the country. The decision was communicated to employees through a memo from Interim Director …
Moldova Confirms Date for Next Parliamentary Elections
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Moldova confirmed that its next parliamentary elections will take place on September 28. The election date was proposed by members of the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) during a parliamentary session, where 57 lawmakers …
Turkey's Central Bank Increases Key Interest Rate Amid Inflation Concerns
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) In a move to combat persistent inflation, Turkey's central bank announced on Thursday a significant increase in its benchmark interest rate, raising it by 350 basis points from 42.5 percent to 46 percent. This decision marks a reversal of the bank …
U.S. Airstrikes on Yemen's Capital Lead to Casualties
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent wave of U.S. airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, has left at least one person dead and several others injured, according to a statement from Houthi-run health authorities. The airstrikes specifically targeted a residence in the Al-Nahda …
Hungarian Minister Criticizes European Politicians
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto criticized certain European leaders on Thursday, claiming they are attempting to sabotage efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine. During a joint press conference held in Islamabad alongside his Pakistani …