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Pakistan Expels Numerous Afghans
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Pakistan has deported over 19,500 Afghans this month as part of a broader effort to expel more than 80,000 individuals before the 30 April deadline, according to the United Nations. The country has intensified its actions against undocumented …
North Korea Criticizes Trump’s Decision Regarding Arms Export Regulations
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) North Korea sharply criticized U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent decision to ease domestic arms export regulations, accusing him of attempting to "expand wars," as reported by a state-controlled news agency. On April 9, Trump signed an executive …
Supreme Court Pauses Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has instructed the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of suspected Venezuelan gang members. A civil rights organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal of these individuals, who are currently being …
US requests USD100bn reimbursement from Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly demanding up to $100 billion in compensation from Ukraine as part of a resource-sharing agreement, intended to offset American aid provided during its conflict with Russia, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing …
Zelensky Proposes Extended Ceasefire in Response to Putin’s 30-Hour Easter Truce
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed extending a 30-hour Easter ceasefire initially declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting Ukraine is open to prolonging the truce if Moscow respects it beyond the set timeframe. In …
FM declares Qatar willing to mediate Ukraine war
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar has expressed its willingness to play a key role in mediating the Ukraine conflict, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari affirming that the country is ready to facilitate negotiations between all parties …
Nepal's External Trade Increases in First Nine Months of Fiscal Year
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Nepal has seen a significant boost in its external trade, with a recorded increase of 16.89 percent during the first nine months of the current 2024-25 fiscal year. This growth was fueled by expansion in both import and export activities, …
Uzbekistan, Japan Discuss Reinforcing Economic Ties
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, engaged in discussions with a Japanese delegation led by Gen Nakagawa, the Mayor of Nara, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several vital sectors, as …
Flash Floods, Landslides Claim Lives in Jammu, Kashmir
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials reported on Sunday that more than three individuals, including two children, have died due to flash floods and landslides in the Ramban region of Jammu and Kashmir. The natural disaster inflicted extensive damage, destroying or severely …
China says to US ‘stop blackmailing’
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China has urged the United States to stop using threats and pressure tactics if it genuinely seeks to resolve the intensifying trade conflict through dialogue. Beijing emphasized that it will continue defending its interests against Washington’s …
Vance says Washington ‘frustrated’ with European presidents
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with European leaders for ignoring their citizens' demands, particularly on key issues like immigration. Speaking to British outlet UnHerd on Tuesday, Vance …
Moscow claims ‘Euro-Nazism’ is being revived
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned the EU’s efforts to pressure candidate countries against attending the 80th anniversary of World War II victory celebrations in Moscow, calling it a revival of Nazism. Zakharova was …
Hamas: Israeli Airstrike Kills Guard Assigned to Protect Israeli-U.S. hostage
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, announced on Saturday that one of its guards assigned to protect Israeli-U.S. hostage Edan Alexander was killed in an Israeli airstrike. "The fate of Alexander and the rest of the guard unit remains …
Trump challenges court command to stop blacklisting reporters
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Associated Press (AP) reported that its journalist and photographer were denied access to U.S. President Donald Trump’s press conference with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Monday, despite a court order reinstating their access. The …
China commands its airlines to abandon Boeing
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) China has reportedly directed its airlines to cease accepting Boeing aircraft as tensions between the US and China escalate, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. This move follows a series of retaliatory tariffs between the two countries, with …
EU updates its travel guidelines
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has updated its travel guidelines, advising staff heading to the U.S. to use basic devices like burner phones and stripped-down laptops to reduce the risk of espionage, according to the Financial Times. The guidance comes amid …
Poland plans on profiting from Ukraine assistance
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland plans to benefit financially from providing aid to Ukraine, especially in the post-war reconstruction phase. Speaking at the European Forum for New Ideas (EFNI) on Tuesday, Tusk emphasized …
Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Administration
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, demonstrators gathered in cities across the United States in a synchronized wave of opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies, as reported by the media. The protests addressed a wide range of issues, including immigration, civil …
Israel Considers Limited Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel is contemplating a “limited strike” on Iran's nuclear facilities in the next months, even though Washington has declined to back any military intervention, based on a report from the media on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the …
UN Acknowledges Russia’s Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
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April 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has acknowledged Russia’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire for Easter in Ukraine, according to a statement from a spokesperson on Saturday. “We have consistently called for a durable ceasefire in Ukraine, and reiterate our …