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Press releases published on April 16, 2025

Tunisian President Voices Unwavering Support for Palestinian Cause
(MENAFN) Tunisian President Kais Saied has once again expressed his country's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, advocating for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. During a meeting with Arab …

France Expels Algerian Officials Amid Tensions
(MENAFN) France announced on Tuesday that it will be removing 12 Algerian representatives from its territory, a move that comes as diplomatic strains between Paris and Algiers intensify. This decision is seen as a countermeasure to Algeria's earlier …

Trump Administration Considers Closure of 30 US Embassies
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in the United States' diplomatic operations overseas. A report released on Tuesday indicates that close to 30 American embassies and consulates may be shut down as part …

China Pulls Out of Boeing Aircraft Agreement
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, United States Leader Donald Trump revealed that China has backed out of a significant agreement involving the purchase of airplanes from Boeing. Speaking on Truth Social, Trump remarked, "They just reneged on the big Boeing deal, …

U.S. Tariffs Threaten Global Stability, Mexico’s Economy, Expert Warns
(MENAFN) A senior Mexican finance official warned Tuesday that the unpredictable tariff policies of the United States are undermining global financial stability and reducing liquidity. Gabriela Gutierrez Mora, president of the Mexican Institute of Finance …

Rising Violence Forces Mass Displacement in Sudan
(MENAFN) Tens of thousands of individuals have been compelled to escape an internally displaced persons (IDP) settlement in Zamzam, situated in Sudan's North Darfur region, due to a recent surge in conflict and instability, the International Organization …

Turkey Confirms Its Stance on Supporting Unity in Syria
(MENAFN) Turkey has declared its strong opposition to any initiatives aimed at hindering Syria's path toward enduring peace and security. In a statement made on Tuesday, the President of Turkey emphasized unwavering backing for the Syrian administration. …

ADB Funds Final Phase of Philippines' Malolos-Clark Railway with USD1.45bn
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed its approval of $1.45 billion for the second and final phase of the Malolos-Clark Railway Project (MCRP). This project is a vital part of the 163-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR …

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon, Civilian Casualty Reported
(MENAFN) Israeli drones executed three airstrikes on Tuesday evening near the village of Ramyeh in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, as reported by Lebanese officials through a news agency. The news agency indicated, "Israeli unmanned aircraft …

South Korean Police Search Presidential Offices for Investigation
(MENAFN) South Korean law enforcement officials conducted a search operation on Wednesday targeting the presidential office and the Presidential Security Service (PSS). This action is part of an ongoing investigation into claims that former President Yoon …

Endeavour Announces Holding(s) in Company
Endeavour Mining plc (“the Company”) announces that on 15 April 2025, it received the following notification from Blackrock, Inc. of its interests in the Company as at 14 April 20251. Issuer Details ISIN GB00BL6K5J42 Issuer Name ENDEAVOUR MINING PLC UK or …

Awilco Drilling PLC: Minutes from Extraordinary General Meeting 25 October 2024
An Extraordinary General Meeting of Awilco Drilling PLC was held Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 10:00am (UK time), at the Company’s registered office, Suite 1, 7th Floor, 50 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BL, United Kingdom. The resolution set out in the Meeting …

Peru Court Imposes 15-Year Sentence on Ex-President Humala, Wife for Money Laundering
(MENAFN) Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday after being found guilty of money laundering, as reported by local sources. The judges of the National Superior Court concluded …

Tragic Vehicle Accident Claims Lives of Two U.S. Service Members, Injures Another
(MENAFN) Two service members from the United States lost their lives, and another sustained serious injuries in a vehicle accident on Tuesday while serving with Joint Task Force-Southern Border, according to reports. The incident took place around 8:50 a.m …

Police Raid South Korean Presidential Office in Sensitive Warrant Investigation
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, South Korean authorities executed raids at the presidential office and the Presidential Security Service (PSS) as part of an inquiry into claims that former President Yoon Suk Yeol and acting PSS chief Kim Seong-hoon hindered the …

International Powers Call for Immediate Measures to End Sudan Conflict
(MENAFN) In a significant meeting on Tuesday, representatives from the African Union, European Union, UK, France, and Germany stressed the critical need for immediate action to address the ongoing conflict in Sudan. They urged the conflicting parties to …

Trump Envoy Demands Total End to Iran's Nuclear Enrichment in Talks
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, emphasized on Tuesday that any deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program must include the complete elimination of the country’s enrichment activities. "A deal with Iran will only be …

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 127 Lives, With 674 Confirmed Cases
(MENAFN) Public health authorities have confirmed that the death toll from the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has reached 127. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 674 confirmed cases among 4,025 suspected …

Trump Enacts Executive Order Permitting Federal Agencies to Relocate Offices
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order that permits federal government agencies to consider relocating their offices beyond Washington, D.C. “The American people are spread across more than 3.8 million square miles in urban, …

Trump Administration Considers Closure of Nearly 30 U.S. Embassies, Consulates
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of shutting down almost 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a strategy to minimize the federal government's international presence, according to a report released on Tuesday. …