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Vance cautions of ‘greatest threat to Europe’
(MENAFN) US Vice President J.D. Vance has criticized European Union leadership, claiming that the bloc’s internal policy failures, rather than external threats like Russia or China, represent the greatest risk to Europe’s stability. In a recent interview …

Trump’s inner team suggests another Putin call
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump's advisers are reportedly advising him not to contact Russian President Vladimir Putin again until Moscow agrees to a full ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, according to NBC News. The president had previously …

Taliban expresses joy with Moscow’s steps to remove it from terrorist list
(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, has welcomed Russia’s initiative to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. Shaheen expressed that both Afghanistan and Russia would benefit from the move, which will …

UK report states Russia beats Western Europe in defense output
(MENAFN) Russia has significantly boosted its military production during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, surpassing Western Europe in defense output, according to a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). The think tank highlighted that …

Kremlin voices remarks on envoy’s Washington discussions
(MENAFN) The Kremlin expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential for improved US-Russia relations following a visit to Washington by President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, …

NATO supreme commander says Russian military is gaining more strength
(MENAFN) NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, has predicted that Russia will easily meet its goal of 1.5 million active military personnel, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at a US Senate Armed Services …

Zelensky goes against Trump on NATO membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his goal of Ukraine joining NATO, despite opposition from US President Donald Trump. Trump recently criticized Zelensky, stating that NATO membership for Ukraine was never going to happen, but Zelensky …

Trump’s tariffs put US weapons manufacturing in danger
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy, which includes levies ranging from 10% to 49% on imports from all countries, could significantly impact American arms production, according to defense experts cited by Politico. The tariffs, aimed at …

China strikes back at US with 34 percent ship-ins tariffs
(MENAFN) China has announced that it will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, in retaliation for the latest US tariffs, escalating the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s …

Polar bears seek shelter in deserted buildings on remote Russian island
(MENAFN) A surprising discovery on a secluded Russian island has produced remarkable images of polar bears taking refuge in deserted structures, indicating possible changes in their usual behavior. In September 2021, wildlife photographer Dmitry Kokh and …

Global demonstrations erupt against Trump's controversial policies
(MENAFN) As President Donald Trump continues to shake up international politics with his unpredictable remarks and divisive actions—such as proposing the purchase of Greenland and intensifying trade disputes—tens of thousands of people across the United …

Syria withdraws ambassadors from Russia, Saudi Arabia in diplomatic reshuffle
(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic shift, Syria has recalled its ambassadors from Russia and Saudi Arabia, as announced on Monday evening by Asaad al-Shibani, the head of Syrian foreign affairs, according to media reports. Sources within the foreign …

Trump claims Putin, Zelensky ready to conduct agreement
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are prepared to reach a peace agreement. Trump has been attempting to mediate a ceasefire between the two nations …

UN expands its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by ICC Chief Prosecutor
(MENAFN) The UN has expanded its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, now including claims of reprisals against staff members, according to Reuters. Khan has denied all …

FYLD and Bravo Target Safety Partner to Enhance Field Safety and Productivity Across Industrial Worksites
DENVER and CALGARY, Alberta, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- {{DATELINECITY_DATE_GLOBENEWSWIRE_BUG}}FYLD, the AI-powered work execution platform transforming field operations across the energy, utilities, and industrial sectors, today announced a …

Global tier 1 telco operator signs three year agreement with Arqit to secure its Quantum-Safe Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Deployment
LONDON, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) announces a global tier 1 telco operator has signed a 3 year contract for Arqit’s NetworkSecure™. The telco operates in 32 countries, providing secure digital …

NR7 Miner launches Smart Cloud Computing 2.0, leading the world to open a new era of free cloud mining
Washington D.C., USA, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today's turbulent global cryptocurrency market, NR7 Miner, an industry-leading cloud mining service provider, officially launched the "Smart Cloud Computing 2.0" service today, marking the …

China Reports No Abnormalities in Marine Life After Fukushima Water Release
(MENAFN) China announced on Monday that it had found no abnormalities in seawater or marine life samples following the release of treated radioactive water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant, as reported by a news agency. This declaration came …

Trump claims US ‘thinking about’ facilitating Russia sanctions
(MENAFN) The United States is evaluating the possibility of lifting certain sanctions on Russia to facilitate the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is seen as a step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday. …

Houthi group claims drone attack on "military target" Tel Aviv, U.S. warships
(MENAFN) On Monday, Yemen's Houthi movement declared that it executed a drone strike aimed at a "military target" in Tel Aviv, Israel, and launched cruise missiles at two U.S. warships stationed in the Red Sea. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea made …