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Press releases published on April 8, 2025
US proposes fresh Green Card restrictions
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has halted the processing of Green Card applications for immigrants with refugee or asylum status, CBS reports. The move is linked to executive orders signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year. …
Recent U.S. Tariffs Impact European Industries
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Fitch Ratings predicted that recent US tariffs on European imports—20 percent for the EU and 10 percent for the UK—will likely hinder revenue and profit growth in various European industries. The primary consequences for affected …
EU instructs residents to stockpile food
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has advised its 450 million residents to store at least 72 hours' worth of essential supplies, citing increasing risks from war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib …
CIA gives verdict on White House Signal chat leak
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) CIA Director John Ratcliffe has defended the use of the Signal messaging app for government communications, stating that it is permitted as long as decisions made in such chats are also documented through official channels. His remarks followed a …
Trump applauds ‘progress’ on Ukraine
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has hailed recent negotiations between Washington, Moscow, and Kiev as a major step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict. Following separate discussions in Saudi Arabia this week, both Russian and Ukrainian …
Claims describing Trump as ‘fascist’ are incorrect
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The common claim by Trump’s opponents—particularly from the American social democratic left—that he is a fascist is both inaccurate and fails to recognize the uniqueness of his political phenomenon. Fascism, which emerged in the 1920s, was a …
Expert says ICC ‘means absolutely nothing’
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Political expert George Szamuely argued that the International Criminal Court (ICC) holds no legal authority, as it is not part of the United Nations and is largely disregarded by major global powers. In an interview on Thursday, Szamuely, a …
Russia successfully launches Victory Rocket to mark WWII anniversary
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia's Soyuz-2.1a rocket, known as the Victory Rocket in honor of the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, successfully lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as reported by the Russian Space Corporation ( …
Waltz confesses adjoining reporter to Yemen bombing chat
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has admitted responsibility for accidentally adding a journalist to a Signal group chat where senior White House officials discussed planned military strikes in Yemen. The leak was exposed by Atlantic …
Asian stocks rebound sharply following previous plunge
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Asian stock markets saw a significant rebound on Tuesday, bouncing back from a historic decline in the prior session. Leading the charge was Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which soared by 6.01% to finish at 33,008.50 points. This surge is attributed to …
Asian Countries Seek Trade Discussions with U.S.
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Asian nations are actively exploring avenues to engage in discussions with the United States as a response to the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Leader Donald Trump. These countries are determined to navigate the challenges arising from the ongoing …
Controversy grips American media
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A controversy is gripping American media—not over military actions themselves, but over the premature disclosure of war plans. The focus isn’t on the ongoing US-backed Israeli bombardment of Gaza or the renewed airstrikes against Yemen, but rather …
Microsoft dismisses engineers for protesting Israel AI deal
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a notable development, Microsoft has reportedly dismissed two software engineers after they voiced their objections to the company's provision of artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. Ibtihal Aboussad, an engineer in the …
Norway claims Trump tariffs violate NATO regulations
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has raised concerns that recently imposed US tariffs may violate NATO’s founding principles by undermining economic cooperation among member states. Speaking at the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in …
Firefighters successfully contain wildfire in South Korea’s Hadong
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Firefighters have managed to control the main flames of a wildfire that reignited in Hadong County on Tuesday, just a day after the area experienced a resurgence of a blaze that had previously devastated the region during last month's record- …
US intelligence claims Western backing won’t guarantee triumph for Kiev
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2025 Annual Threat Assessment by the US Intelligence Community warns that Western military support and sanctions will not be enough to shift the balance of power in Ukraine’s favor. The report, which evaluates global threats to US interests, …
Oil Prices Decrease Amid U.S. Trade Conflict
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Oil prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday following new trade tariffs imposed by United States Leader Donald Trump. Additionally, OPEC+ announced plans to boost production in May, and Saudi Arabia decided to reduce oil prices for Asia in …
EU Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Open Discussion Possibilities
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union is taking action in response to the recent tariffs imposed by the United States on EU products while leaving room for further discussions, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maros Sefcovic, announced during a …
US Secretary of State Discusses Trade, Terrorism with Pakistan, India
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with his Pakistani and Indian peers, Ishaq Dar and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, focusing on various issues, including trade relations and President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs. It …
US state press receives portion of previously withheld grant
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The financially struggling US state broadcaster, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), is set to receive a portion of a previously withheld grant, the organization announced on Monday. The US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) will release $7.46 …