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Study links drug-resistant infections to millions of child deaths
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A groundbreaking study by two leading experts in child health has revealed that more than three million children across the globe are believed to have died in 2022 as a result of infections resistant to antibiotics. The findings, which draw on …
Antalya Diplomacy Forum Discusses Critical Raw Materials
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The panel discussion titled "Critical Raw Materials in the Age of Competition" was convened on Saturday during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The session explored the geopolitical, economic, and strategic relevance of underground assets, …
Protesters Gather in NYC Calling for Release of Detained Columbia Student
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Protesters critical of Israeli actions gathered in Times Square, New York City, on Saturday evening to call for the freedom of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student currently in custody, as reported by American news outlets. …
Winds lash South Korea, causing damage, power cuts
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, South Korea experienced fierce winds that led to considerable structural damage and widespread power outages, according to officials. In Gyeonggi Province, where a wind advisory was in effect, gusts peaked at 22.9 meters per second …
U.S., Iran engage in "positive" discussions, plan further talks
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, which the White House characterized as "very positive and constructive." In a statement, the White House noted, "Special …
Protesters flood times square demanding release of Mahmoud Khalil after deportation ruling
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Despite rainy weather, demonstrators gathered in New York City’s Times Square late Saturday to protest the detention and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist, according to …
South Korea subway collapse: Rescue teams resume search for missing worker after 48 hours
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Rescue teams in Gwangmyeong, South Korea, have resumed their search efforts on Sunday for a worker who has been missing for more than 48 hours following a subway construction site collapse. The search was temporarily halted on Saturday due to …
EU Threatens US Tech Titans with Tariffs
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The European Union has signaled its readiness to implement union-wide import levies on prominent American technology firms, including Meta and Google, should ongoing discussions with the United States fail to ease rising commercial frictions. This …
Gabonese Citizens Vote for First Presidential Election Since 2023
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the people of Gabon took part in a significant electoral process to choose a new head of state—the first such event since the peaceful military takeover in 2023. This marks a crucial juncture in the country’s political evolution …
Mongolia's inflation rate climbs to 9.1 percent in March
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Mongolia's inflation rate surged to 9.1 percent in March, as reported by local media on Sunday, referencing data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). This marks a significant rise of 2.9 percentage points compared to the same month last year …
U.S. aid halt deepens humanitarian crisis in Somalia's displacement camps
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In the arid landscape of Al-Hidaya camp, located on the outskirts of Mogadishu, mothers huddle outside their makeshift homes, using tattered pieces of fabric to shield their children from the unrelenting sun. These families, forced to flee due to …
China jails ex-military worker for life in espionage case
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese media reported on Saturday that a former employee of the military industry has received a life sentence for engaging in espionage. The individual, identified only as Wei, was previously employed at a research institute linked to a military …
Global Stock Markets Witness Decrease Amid Trump's Tariff Policies
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) In the aftermath of U.S. Leader Donald Trump's inauguration, international stock exchanges experienced significant downturns, with some indices suffering losses in the double digits. These declines were closely tied to his trade policy choices, …
Small aircraft carrying six crashes in New York field
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A small twin-engine private aircraft went down in a field close to Copake, New York, around noon on Saturday, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reporting that the number of fatalities remains unknown. The aircraft was carrying six …
Zelensky Criticizes Putin’s Aide
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has publicly criticized Kirill Dmitriev, a key associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, by calling the Kiev-born diplomat a separatist. Kirill Dmitriev currently holds the position of presidential …
Progress in US, Russia Talks as Kremlin Stresses Diplomatic Efforts
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced on Sunday that the continuing discussions between Moscow and Washington aimed at restoring bilateral relations are progressing “very well,” although the process demands substantial diplomatic engagement. Kremlin spokesperson …
Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Ties with Turkey
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, two prominent Bangladeshi officials praised the evolving partnership between Bangladesh and Turkey. Adviser Mahfuj Alam, who oversees Information and Broadcasting, along with interim government foreign affairs …
Lavrov Says US Pursues Diplomatic Solutions for Ukrainian War
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has remarked that, unlike the European Union and the United Kingdom, the United States appears to be prioritizing a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to Lavrov, Washington’s …
Ecuador Braces for Strong Presidential Runoff
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Ecuador is on edge as it prepares for a highly competitive presidential runoff this Sunday. Forecasts suggest a tight race between the conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and progressive challenger Luisa González. With polls indicating only a …
EU interior ministers call for enhanced measures against irregular migration
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) During the MED5 meeting held in Naples on Saturday, interior ministers from five EU nations bordering the Mediterranean called for intensified efforts to tackle irregular migration. The gathering included representatives from Spain, Malta, Greece, …