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Clashes Erupt in Southern Damascus Suburbs, Leaving 18 Dead
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Clashes erupted with heightened intensity late Tuesday and early Wednesday in the southern suburbs of Damascus, amid growing sectarian tensions, as reported by a key Syrian monitoring group. Fierce fighting, involving light and medium weapons such …
China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …
Kremlin Says Peace Deal Must Be Done by Ukraine
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin emphasized on Wednesday that any resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine must be brokered directly with Kyiv, rather than with Washington. This statement came shortly after the United States cautioned that it …
Wildfire Reignites in South Korea
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …
Wildfire Reignites in South Korea
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …
Trump’s First 100 Days Spark US Crypto Revolution
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) In his initial 100 days in office, U.S. Leader Donald Trump significantly energized the cryptocurrency sector. With a vision to transform the United States into the “crypto capital of the world,” his administration’s early initiatives sparked a …
Volkswagen’s Profits Fall as China’s Demand Declines
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Volkswagen Group, the prominent German carmaker, experienced a steep 37 percent decline in operating earnings during the first quarter of 2025. The company pointed to diminishing demand in China, escalating production expenses, and excessive …
Experts: Tonga Volcano Eruption Triggers Unprecedented Climate Impacts
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The 2022 Hunga volcano eruption in Tonga unleashed an extraordinary steam plume, causing unprecedented climate effects, primarily driven by water vapor rather than sulfur, according to New Zealand and Tongan scientists. In a collaborative effort, …
China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …
China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …
Millions of EU Residents Suffer from Poverty
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Roughly 93.3 million individuals within the European Union, representing 21 percent of the overall population, faced the danger of poverty or social exclusion in the year 2024, according to newly published statistics from Eurostat on Wednesday. …
UNRWA Criticizes Israeli Closure of Schools
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) raised an alarm on Wednesday over Israeli directives to shut down six schools operated by the agency in the occupied region of East Jerusalem. This move, UNRWA warns, …
Global Air Travel Demand Soars 3.3 Percent in First Quarter
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Air passenger demand worldwide increased by 3.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which reported the figures on Wednesday. Available air capacity, measured …
Global Air Travel Demand Witnesses Steady Growth
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Based on a recent update from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global demand for air travel experienced a 3.3 percent increase in the first quarter compared to the same timeframe the previous year. This indicates a continuing …
UK Ad Watchdog Bans Coffee Pod Ads Over False Eco Claims
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK's advertising regulator has taken action against Lavazza UK and Dualit for making false environmental claims regarding their coffee pods. On Wednesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) prohibited both brands from running …
Authorities Arrest Teenager Over Sweden Triple Homicide
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A suspect under 18 has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Uppsala, Sweden. Three people, aged between 15 and 20, were killed inside a hair salon near Vaksala Market in the city's center, authorities …
Sima Acan Becomes First MP of Turkish Descent
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Canada's 2025 federal election marked a significant milestone with the election of Sima Acan, who became the first Member of Parliament (MP) of Turkish heritage. Acan, who ran as a candidate for the Liberal Party, secured victory in the newly …
China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …
Iran Confirms Fourth Round of Indirect U.S. Talks in Rome
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday that the fourth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, facilitated by Oman, is scheduled to take place in Rome on Saturday, as reported by …
Trump’s First 100 Days Boost Cryptocurrency Market
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s initial 100 days in office significantly boosted the cryptocurrency market as he set his sights on making the US the “crypto capital of the world,” propelling Bitcoin to a record-breaking $110,000. Upon taking office on …