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Press releases published on March 29, 2025
Vice President JD Vance Urges Greenland to Cut Ties with Denmark
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Maintaining the contentious US effort to buy Greenland, Vice President JD Vance has urged the island to sever its historical relations with Denmark and form a partnership with the US, accusing Copenhagen of failing to sufficiently invest in …
Major Gang Leader Gets Arrested in Virginia
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) US authorities revealed on Thursday the arrest of a prominent MS-13 gang leader operating along the East Coast during a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies in Virginia. The suspect, aged 24, whose identity has not been disclosed, was …
Alibaba Launches New Multimodal AI Model
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Alibaba Group Holding has introduced a fresh multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of processing text, images, audio, and video on both smartphones and laptops, according to a Chinese news agency. On Thursday, the firm presented …
Australian Premier Announces Date for 2025 General Election
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian Premier Anthony Albanese revealed on Friday that the upcoming general elections will take place on May 3, 2025, after a discussion with Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn. “She accepted my advice that an election be held on Saturday, …
NBA, FIBA plan to explore new European basketball league
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, the NBA and FIBA announced that they are considering the creation of a new men’s basketball league in Europe. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis shared the news following recent meetings—the NBA …
US vice president calls on Greenland to sever ties with Denmark
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid ongoing US efforts to establish a stronger presence in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance has urged the island to sever its longstanding connection with Denmark and align itself with the United States, according to media reports. During a …
Previous Pakistani Premier Gets Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Previous Pakistani Premier Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned, has been put forward for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his leadership and dedication to advancing human rights and democracy. The nomination was announced on early Saturday by …
Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Tufts PhD Student
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Massachusetts halted the deportation of a Turkish Tufts University doctoral student on Friday, pausing a ruling regarding her habeas corpus petition. US District Judge Denise Casper ruled that the dismissal of Rumeysa Ozturk …
US State Department Announces Certain Changes in USAID
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The US State Department officially informed Congress about its plan to restructure the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Friday. The Department will shift particular responsibilities to the …
Canadian Premier Says Trump ‘respected Canada's sovereignty’ During Phone Call
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian Premier Mark Carney stated on Friday that United States Leader Donald Trump "respected Canada's sovereignty" in a phone conversation between both presidents. Carney described the talk as productive and focused on strengthening mutual …
NGO Accuses Italy of Spying on Migrant Rescue Operations in Mediterranean
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A pro-migrant nonprofit organization operating in the Mediterranean has accused Italy of spying on its activities. Mediterranea Saving Humans claimed on Wednesday that an investigation was carried out using Paragon Graphite spyware, following a …
Harvard removes leaders at Middle East Studies Center amid federal pressures
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Harvard University has reportedly dismissed the faculty leaders of its Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) following criticism of the center's programming. According to The Harvard Crimson, CMES Director and professor of Turkish Studies …
Musk unveils xAI merger with social media platform X in all-stock deal
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk announced on Friday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has merged with his social media platform, X, in an all-stock deal. According to Musk, the deal values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion (taking into account $45 …
Earthquake Death Rate in Myanmar Reaches 1,000
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The fatality count from the catastrophic earthquakes in Myanmar has climbed to 1,000, with more than 2,300 individuals injured, according to state media reports on Saturday. Based on the news agency , the current figures stand at 1,002 dead, 2,376 …
Chinese Military Conducts Patrols in South China Sea Warning Philippines
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Chinese military carried out standard patrols in the South China Sea on Friday, as stated by a spokesperson. Tian Junli, a representative from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command, explained that the patrols were …
Wildfires Resurge in South Korea as Authorities Attempt to Contain Blaze
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires that have been ravaging South Korea reignited in the southeastern region of the nation overnight, according to fire officials on Saturday, who reported that firefighting helicopters were deployed, based on a South Korean news agency. A …
Harvard University Dismisses Leaders at Center for Middle Eastern Studies
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Harvard University has dismissed the leaders of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), as revealed by the latest reports. Cemal Kafadar, the director of CMES and professor of Turkish Studies, along with associate director and history …
Elon Musk Announces xAI’s Acquisition of X
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Elon Musk revealed on Friday that xAI has acquired X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter. “@xAI has acquired @X in an all-stock transaction. The combination values xAI at USD80 billion and X at USD33 billion (USD45B less USD12B debt),” …
Greenland unveils plans for new autonomous government
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March 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Greenland has announced the establishment of a new autonomous government in its capital city on Friday, just hours before the scheduled arrival of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on the Arctic island. Jens-Frederik Nielsen from the Demokraatit …
Greentown China 董事會調整：CCCC 的支持帶動增長
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March 29, 2025
香港, March 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greentown China (03900.HK) 於 3 月 27 日宣布調整董事會。 Zhang Yadong 因工作安排辭去執行董事及董事會主席職務，而 Zhou Changjiang 則卸任執行董事及薪酬與提名委員會委員。 Liu Chengyun 目前擔任 China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) …