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Press releases published on April 30, 2025

UNRWA Criticizes Israeli Closure of Schools
(MENAFN) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) raised an alarm on Wednesday over Israeli directives to shut down six schools operated by the agency in the occupied region of East Jerusalem. This move, UNRWA warns, …

Global Air Travel Demand Soars 3.3 Percent in First Quarter
(MENAFN) Air passenger demand worldwide increased by 3.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which reported the figures on Wednesday. Available air capacity, measured …

Global Air Travel Demand Witnesses Steady Growth
(MENAFN) Based on a recent update from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global demand for air travel experienced a 3.3 percent increase in the first quarter compared to the same timeframe the previous year. This indicates a continuing …

Jagmeet Singh Resigns as NDP Leader
(MENAFN) Jagmeet Singh, the head of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), revealed that he will step down from his position after his party failed to secure enough seats to maintain its official status in the Canadian parliament. In a message posted late …

EBC 金融集團深化對「United to Beat Malaria」的承諾,攜手擴大全球合作 並首度贊助5K慈善路跑活動
從策略夥伴到全球行動,EBC 與國際社群攜手,邁向終結瘧疾的共同目標 DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 迎來2025年世界瘧疾日,以「Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite」(終結瘧疾,由我們開始:再投資、再想像、再啟動)為主題,宣布續約成為聯合國基金會「United to Beat Malaria」運動的全球合作夥伴。 進入第二年的合作關係後,EBC …

Sima Acan Makes History as Canada's First Turkish-Canadian MP
(MENAFN) Canada's 2025 federal election marked a milestone with the election of Sima Acan, who became the country's first Member of Parliament (MP) of Turkish descent. Representing the Liberal Party, Acan secured victory in Ontario's newly formed riding of …

UK Ad Watchdog Bans Coffee Pod Ads Over False Eco Claims
(MENAFN) The UK's advertising regulator has taken action against Lavazza UK and Dualit for making false environmental claims regarding their coffee pods. On Wednesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) prohibited both brands from running …

Authorities Arrest Teenager Over Sweden Triple Homicide
(MENAFN) A suspect under 18 has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Uppsala, Sweden. Three people, aged between 15 and 20, were killed inside a hair salon near Vaksala Market in the city's center, authorities …

Sima Acan Becomes First MP of Turkish Descent
(MENAFN) Canada's 2025 federal election marked a significant milestone with the election of Sima Acan, who became the first Member of Parliament (MP) of Turkish heritage. Acan, who ran as a candidate for the Liberal Party, secured victory in the newly …

China Urges Tokyo to Commit to Peaceful Progress in Pacific
(MENAFN) China on Wednesday urged Japan to maintain a path of “peaceful development” in the Pacific region, as Tokyo looks to deepen its strategic ties with the Philippines. The call was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry representative Guo Jiakun during a …

Iran Confirms Fourth Round of Indirect U.S. Talks in Rome
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday that the fourth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, facilitated by Oman, is scheduled to take place in Rome on Saturday, as reported by …

Trump’s First 100 Days Boost Cryptocurrency Market
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s initial 100 days in office significantly boosted the cryptocurrency market as he set his sights on making the US the “crypto capital of the world,” propelling Bitcoin to a record-breaking $110,000. Upon taking office on …

Sydney Based Ian Lazar Digital Lifestyle Magazine Commence Feature Series On Organising Winter Events
Ian Lazar Digital confirmed that in May they will commence publishing a series of features on tips for organising winter season events SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ian Lazar Digital is an online magazine website managed …

India, Pakistan Exchange Conflicting Claims
(MENAFN) Tensions continue to intensify between Pakistan and India as opposing media sources delivered divergent reports regarding an aerial encounter involving fighter aircraft near the Kashmir frontier during the night of Wednesday. This latest …

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea
(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …

SPD Members Approve Coalition Pact with CDU/CSU
(MENAFN) Members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany have shown significant support for a coalition arrangement with the conservative bloc of Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU), as declared by party representatives on Wednesday. This development …

UK Advertising Regulator Rebukes Coffee Pod Brands
(MENAFN) Two leading coffee capsule brands have faced criticism from the UK's advertising regulator for presenting deceptive environmental statements regarding their products. On Wednesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) issued a prohibition on …

Lebanese President Urges More Action to End Israeli Occupation in South
(MENAFN) Lebanese Leader Joseph Aoun appealed on Wednesday for a revitalization of the ceasefire monitoring committee’s role to intensify pressure on Israel to retreat from five military positions in southern Lebanon. This appeal was voiced during a …

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for May 2025
CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for May 2025. These rates will apply to customers who do not currently have a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and …

ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Perpetua Resources Corp. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PPTA
NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA) between April 17, 2024 and February 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …