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Press releases published on March 23, 2025
Boy tests positive for H5N1 avian flu in Cambodia
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A 3.5-year-old boy from Kratie province in northeast Cambodia has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, bringing the total number of cases in the country to three in 2025, according to a remark released by the Ministry of Health on Sunday. The …
Algeria commits to energy security, regional collaboration
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reiterated Algeria's dedication to energy security and regional collaboration during a meeting with media representatives on Saturday. He outlined strategies to increase gas production, support African …
FBI go on ‘frenzied mission’ to redact Epstein documents
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The FBI is in a frantic rush to redact files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before they are made public, CNN reported on Saturday. According to sources familiar with the effort, agents are working nonstop, even pausing other …
Demonstrations to back arrested mayor fill Turkey
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) For the fourth consecutive night, thousands of protesters took to the streets across Türkiye, demanding the release of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on corruption and terrorism charges. Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and …
NASA eliminates diversity pledge from lunar program
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) NASA has quietly removed its commitment to landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon under the Artemis lunar program, aligning with President Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies …
Czech leader confesses he recognized Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive was doomed
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech President Petr Pavel has admitted that Ukraine’s 2023 counteroffensive against Russia was destined to fail, citing inadequate equipment, manpower shortages, and unrealistic military conditions. In an interview with European Pravda published …
UAE Invests USD1.4 Trillion in U.S. For Next Decade
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged a USD1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States, covering a period of 10 years, as announced by the White House on Friday. This new initiative is designed to significantly boost the UAE's …
Media reports bookmakers witness 20 percent opportunity of third Trump term
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite the constitutional two-term limit, betting markets see Donald Trump as a strong contender for the 2028 US presidential election, Newsweek reported on Saturday, citing data from British bookmaker William Hill. According to the odds, Trump …
Turkish opposition politicians fight with law enforcement
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu clashed with police inside a courthouse on Sunday, as opposition lawmakers from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) attempted to break through security barriers. During the confrontation, CHP MP Cemal …
AstraZeneca Introduces Investment of USD2.5 Billion in Beijing
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, British-Swedish pharmaceutical titan AstraZeneca revealed a USD2.5 billion investment in Beijing, reinforcing its dedication to advancing life sciences in China. This significant investment will lead to the establishment of the firm's …
Trump’s special envoy to Middle East shares insights on peace negotiations with Russia
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, shared insights on peace negotiations with Russia during an interview with journalist Tucker Carlson. He highlighted progress in talks, Ukraine’s NATO status, territorial …
Global Oil Giants Witness Profit Declines in 2024
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In 2024, the combined profits of eight of the largest oil companies worldwide dropped by 16 percent compared to the previous year, totaling USD217.65 billion in earnings. This decline affected major players in the industry, including US-based …
Trump claims Tesla attackers possibly to be up against El Salvador mega prison
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has proposed that individuals convicted of recent attacks on Tesla facilities could serve their sentences in El Salvador’s mega-prison. Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations in the US and Canada have been …
Doctor Responsible for Pope Francis Says Pontiff Will Leave Hospital
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the head doctor responsible for Pope Francis' medical care, said that the pontiff will be leave the hospital on Sunday after spending more than a month getting hospitalized for double pneumonia. "The good news the world and …
Pentagon director gives choice between war, defense
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suggested renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War, launching a public poll to gauge support for the idea. Hegseth shared the poll on X, asking for opinions on the potential name change. The …
UNICEF Urges Lifting Ban on Girls' Secondary Education in Afghanistan
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, UNICEF called on the interim Taliban-led government in Afghanistan to remove its ban on girls' secondary education with the beginning of the new school year, marking a third consecutive year without girls in classrooms above the sixth …
Bank of Russia maintains key interest rate at 21 percent
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bank of Russia decided to keep its key interest rate at 21% on Friday, aligning with market expectations. The bank stated, "Current inflationary pressures have decreased but remain high, especially underlying ones.” It highlighted that " …
Deputy Premier says Serbia encountering ‘color revolution’
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbia is confronting an attempt at a Western-orchestrated "color revolution," Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has claimed. Speaking in Moscow on Saturday, Vulin accused foreign intelligence agencies of fueling unrest to overthrow the …
Trump annuls security authorizations of Harris, Clinton, Biden family
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has officially revoked the security clearances of former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and several members of Joe Biden’s family, along with other top officials from the Biden …
Turkey's Bayraktar KIZILELMA successfully completes key test flight
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March 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Turkey's first unmanned fighter jet designed by Baykar, successfully completed a key AB-Launched Maneuver System Identification Test, marking an important milestone in its testing phase. Baykar confirmed that the testing …