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Press releases published on April 17, 2025
Beijing Criticizes U.S. Tariff Hikes as "Numbers Game," Warns of Further Retaliation
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday vehemently denounced the latest US tariff hikes on Chinese imports, labeling them a "numbers game" and accusing Washington of using tariffs as a "weapon" to “coerce and bully others.” The statement came in …
Milliways, la révolution du chewing-gum, débarque en France
GlobeNewswire
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April 17, 2025
Milliways, la marque britannique de chewing-gum sans plastique en pleine expansion, annonce son lancement en France avec l’ambition de transformer un marché resté figé depuis des décennies. Déjà leader de la catégorie “plastic-free” au Royaume-Uni, …
Hooker Furnishings Reports Improved Sales in Fourth Quarter, Additional Planned Cost Savings
GlobeNewswire
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April 17, 2025
MARTINSVILLE, Va., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) (the “Company” or “HFC”), a global leader in the design, production, and marketing of home furnishings for 101 years, today reported its operating …
Johnson Outdoors to Release Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results on May 2, 2025
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April 17, 2025
RACINE, Wis., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, will release financial results for the Fiscal 2025 second quarter on Friday, May 2, 2025, …
El Salvador Plans to Expand Mega-Prison Amid U.S. Deportations
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) El Salvador’s leader, Nayib Bukele, intends to enlarge the capacity of what is considered the globe’s most extensive correctional institution to accommodate a greater number of individuals being removed from the United States, according to a …
Iraq Criticizes Lebanese President's Remarks on Popular Mobilization Forces
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Iraq's Foreign Ministry called in Lebanese Ambassador to Iraq, Ali al-Habhab, to express its discontent over remarks made by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun concerning the Iraqi paramilitary group, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF …
South Korea Successfully Tests AI-Based Drone Detection Radar
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, South Korea announced the successful testing of a cutting-edge radar technology designed to detect drones from several kilometers away. The Agency for Defense Development (ADD) confirmed this milestone, revealing that small drones …
Iran Relocates Next Nuclear Talks with U.S. to Rome
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran officially announced on Wednesday that the second session of nuclear discussions with the United States—initially scheduled for Oman this Saturday—will now be conducted in Rome instead. As broadcast by Iranian national television, Oman will …
Wildfire Destruction in South Korea Doubles Previous Predictions
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials have announced that the destruction caused by last month’s massive wildfires in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, is twice as severe as originally anticipated. This revelation came on Thursday, following updated assessments. …
U.S., South Korea, Japan Naval Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Cooperation Amid North Korean Threats
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, the naval leaders of the United States, South Korea, and Japan convened via teleconference to discuss enhancing their collaborative efforts in light of ongoing threats from North Korea. Adm. Yang Yong-mo, South Korea's Chief of Naval …
Cyclone Tam Hits New Zealand's Northland Region Hard, Causes Power Outages
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Cyclone Tam wreaked havoc in New Zealand's Northland area, unleashing heavy rainfall and strong winds across much of the North Island and parts of the upper South Island, as reported by various media outlets. Currently, almost 5,000 …
Trump Announces Progress in US, Japan Trade Talks
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that significant progress had been made in ongoing discussions between the United States and Japan. These negotiations are centered on averting hefty tariffs that Trump has previously pledged to enforce on …
California Becomes First State to File Lawsuit Trump Over Tariffs
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, California made history as the first U.S. state to file a lawsuit against Leader Donald Trump regarding his application of tariffs. Governor Gavin Newsom declared in a video message, “Today, I announced a lawsuit on behalf of the …
Cambridge Team Uncovers Possible Signs of Life on Distant Planet K2-18b
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered potential signs of life on a distant planet located trillions of miles from Earth, as reported by a research team from Cambridge University on Wednesday. Professor Nikku Madhusudhan, …
New Zealand's Inflation Rate Hits 2.5 Percent in March 2025
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) According to data released by Stats NZ on Thursday, New Zealand's annual inflation rate increased to 2.5% in March 2025, up from 2.2% in December 2024. This marks the third consecutive quarter that inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank's …
Djuro Macut Becomes Serbia’s New Premier
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Djuro Macut secured parliamentary endorsement to assume the role of Serbia's prime minister. The legislature convened with the purpose of selecting a new head of government and evaluating the composition of the upcoming Cabinet, …
China Proposes Philippines "Win-Win" Economic Path Amid U.S. Tariffs
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China has presented a "win-win" economic initiative to the Philippines, urging the country to address the potential repercussions of U.S. trade tariffs, as reported by local media on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian …
Algeria Slams French Diplomatic Moves as "Regrettable"
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An official from Algeria has labeled France's choice to withdraw its ambassador and expel 12 Algerian diplomats as "regrettable." The official pointed to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as a key factor in the worsening of bilateral …
Russia Points Out Its Role in Global Food Security
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated on Wednesday that the nation continues to be a major player in ensuring worldwide food stability. During a gathering in Moscow with delegates from various Russian regions, Lavrov underscored Russia …
Turkey Dismisses Legal Validity of Greece’s Maritime Spatial Planning
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a firm response on Wednesday to Greece’s recent maritime initiatives, asserting that Athens' unilateral decisions regarding maritime spatial planning bear no legal weight for Ankara. This reaction followed …