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Press releases published on April 22, 2025
Crypto Trading Overtakes Stocks in South Korea
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Cryptocurrency trading activity in South Korea has overtaken that of the nation’s stock markets, with digital assets now holding a combined market capitalization of over 100 trillion won ($74.8 billion), according to reports released on Tuesday. …
Vatican unveils reason of Pope Francis’s passing
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Vatican has officially confirmed that Pope Francis passed away from a stroke followed by heart failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Holy See reported that the pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. on April 21 at his residence in Casa Santa Marta …
Football Matches Get Delayed After Pope Francis’ Death
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Top-tier football games in both Italy and Argentina were deferred on Monday after the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. In Italy, Serie A organizers postponed four matches that had been planned for Easter Monday. Originally, Torino was …
Armed Attacks in Nigeria Claim 72 Lives
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The number of people killed in a series of violent assaults by suspected armed herders in Nigeria’s central Benue state has increased to 72, according to local officials on Monday. The attacks occurred between Thursday and Friday night in several …
Militia leader confirms Sudan conflict is not over
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has declared that the ongoing civil war in Sudan is far from finished, despite recent claims from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) that they have regained …
Davos director resigns from position
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Klaus Schwab has announced his resignation as chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), marking the end of his more than 50-year leadership of the organization he founded in 1971. The news was shared on Monday after an extraordinary board …
South Korean Finance Minister Holds Key Trade Talks with U.S.
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok flew to the US on Tuesday to kick off high-level trade negotiations with officials from the Trump administration, as reported by local media. Choi, along with Trade, Industry, and Energy Minister Ahn Duk …
Arrested Pro-Palestinian Activist Misses Birth of His First Child
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Mahmoud Khalil, a recent alumnus of Columbia University, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers due to his involvement in demonstrations supporting Palestine. As a result of his detention, Khalil was not permitted …
Gaza’s Fishermen Face Perilous Waters as War, Blockade Devastate Livelihoods
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Each day, long before sunrise, Salim Abu Rayala, a Palestinian fisherman from the Al-Shati refugee camp near Gaza City, sets off in his timeworn wooden vessel into the Mediterranean Sea. Having spent decades at sea, he understands the ocean’s dual …
Gaza Reaches Critical Point After Blockage of Supplies for 51 Days
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations humanitarian office issued a stark warning on Tuesday, stating that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached its most crucial state since the onset of the conflict, with aid supplies being blocked for 51 …
Israeli Police Scatter Anti-Netanyahu Protest in Tel Aviv
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday evening, Israeli authorities forcefully broke up a protest in Tel Aviv calling for Premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation. The demonstration, held in Habima Square, was sparked by recent claims from Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s …
Gaza Media Office Denounces "Misleading Rumors" on Palestinian Migration
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Gaza Government Media Office issued a warning on Monday about “misleading rumors” suggesting that Palestinians are being arranged for mass migration from the area. The office blamed Israel for orchestrating a campaign to “undermine national …
Putin Expresses Condolences, Addresses Pope Francis' Legacy
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Vladimir Putin has conveyed his deepest sympathies and acknowledged the lasting impact of the late Pope Francis. He specifically commended the Pope's efforts to promote communication between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican, as …
Kiev LGBTQ club ridicules Christian ceremony on Easter Sunday
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A performance at a gay club in Kiev on Easter Sunday has caused a stir by mocking a Christian ritual, according to a video circulating on Ukrainian Telegram channels. The performance at Portum, a popular gay venue, featured a drag queen imitating …
Vatican Confirms Reason of Pope Francis’ Death
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Pope Francis has passed away due to a stroke that led to a coma and subsequent heart failure, according to an official announcement released by the Vatican on Monday. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the Vatican’s chief physician, confirmed the cause of …
NASA’s Resupply Mission to ISS Lifts Off with SpaceX Dragon
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) NASA and SpaceX have successfully kicked off a new commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday. The mission began with the lift-off of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at 4:15 a.m. Eastern Time from NASA’s Kennedy …
Trump Says He Wants Direct Talks with Xi
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) United States Leader Donald Trump has blocked nearly every diplomatic channel with China, opting instead for direct negotiations with his Chinese peer, Xi Jinping, as the trade war between the two global powers intensifies, according to a report …
Turkish Trade Minister Visits Japan to Boost Ties
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat is set to visit Japan for two days, starting Wednesday, accompanied by officials from both the public and private sectors, with the goal of enhancing economic and trade relations, sources informed the media. The …
US Senator Calls for Release of Detained Palestinian Student
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) US Senator Peter Welch has called for the release of a Palestinian student from Columbia University, who was arrested the previous week while attending a citizenship interview. "I just met with Mohsen Mahdawi where he’s being held in Vermont. He …
South Korea Scales Back Fuel Tax Cuts with Lower Discount Rates
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, South Korea's finance ministry announced a two-month extension of the current fuel tax reduction, alongside changes to the discount rates. Under the new scheme, the tax discount on gasoline will decrease from 15% to 10%, while the cuts …