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Zelensky's top aide and foreign minister to meet US and EU officials in Paris

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga speaks during a session as part of the 4th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya on April 12, 2025. OZAN KOSE / AFP Top Ukrainian officials came to Paris on Thursday, April 17, to meet EU and US …

Italy's Meloni Heads To White House Seeking EU Tariff Deal

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads to Washington on Thursday to meet with Donald Trump, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut a more favourable deal on EU tariffs. The far-right Meloni -- described by …

Mark Carney: Nothing to See Here—including His Ability to be Prime Minister

Liberal betrayal is real but their promises are NOT. China, failed Green Economy, and marching orders from Xi Jinping…do you think? Recently there has been chatter amongst the Leaders of the Opposition Parties that Mark Carney is hiding. Quite a few …

The European Union reduces asylum options for citizens of seven countries

The European Commission announced on Wednesday a list of countries it considers "safe," reducing the chances of their nationals being granted asylum. This list includes Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia. This measure …

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks

Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare hosted his Nigerian counterpart for talks in Niamey - Copyright POOL/AFP Pavel Bednyakov The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic …

Prime Minister Drew Dispels Land Concerns as New JNF Hospital Advances

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that the construction of the new climate-smart national hospital is “well on its way” and unequivocally stated that there are no outstanding issues with land acquisition …

France’s Prime Minister: ‘France’s Budget Impossible to Hold’

France’s Prime Minister: ‘France’s Budget Impossib

White House changes rules for media access to Trump in latest strike against AP

The White House shut down the special access that wire services have long enjoyed to presidential events, as President Trump continues his battle against The Associated Press. Rather than restore AP to the news organizations’ pool that has daily access to …

Fifty years after fall of Phnom Penh, history weighs on Cambodian politics

Fifty years after the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge rebel army, the events of April 17, 1975 continue to cast a long shadow over Cambodia and its political system. Emerging from the bloodshed and chaos of the spreading war in neighbouring Vietnam, …

Leaders square off over trade tensions, affordability concerns in French leaders’ debate

Open this photo in gallery:Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet smiles as Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks during the French-language federal leaders' debate, …

Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah 'step by step,' says President Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Hezbollah is not seeking war with Israel and expressed hope that all weapons in the country could be brought under the control of the state by the end of 2025. His remarks came in an interview with Al-Araby Al- …

Melinda French Gates slams billionaires for showing ‘true personalities’ with Trump in White House

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates admits she has "become more political" in recent years while also slamming other billionaires who are supporting President Donald Trump. French Gates, who was promoting her new memoir, The Next Day, …

NATO Ally's 'Invisible' Weapon Takes Down Drone Swarms for First Time

British soldiers have successfully trialed a new radio frequency directed energy weapon (RFDEW) designed to take out incoming attacks involving large numbers of drones, the U.K. government has said. Why It Matters The world has watched on as the rapid pace …

Implications of the 2024 Presidential Election in Mozambique: Insights from Emilia Columbo

GJIA: What were some of the top priorities for Mozambican voters heading into this election? Emilia Columbo: Two priorities were personal security and the economy. Mozambique has been grappling with the problem of kidnapping for ransom. These kidnappings …

European Union And Zambia Partnership Dialogue Marks The 50 Years Of Strong And Committed Partnership

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) LUSAKA, Zambia, April 16, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Partnership Dialogue meeting between the European Union and the Republic of Zambia took place in Lusaka on 16 April 2025. The dialogue was co-chaired by Ms Rita …

EU Parliament Appoints Leaders To Negotiate Sustainability Reporting Reduction

The European Union (EU) flag at the European Parliament's Louise Weiss building in Strasbourg, ... More France, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg© 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP In February, the European Commission …

Trump and U.S. trade war take spotlight in French leaders’ debate

In the French language election debate Wednesday night, the four main federal party leaders were asked to lay out policy priorities that have nothing with the United States. But the conversation quickly turned to the elephant in the room — Donald Trump — …

Budget: The limits of Prime Minister Bayrou's method

The intention behind the "budget alert committee," which Prime Minister François Bayrou convened on Tuesday, April 15, was commendable. It was aimed at preparing the general public for the urgent necessity of getting public accounts under control …

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

FEUSA’s Pat Soldano, Brownstein’s Mark Warren Speak at Sonoma Authors Festival on Importance Family Businesses

Over 25 Well-Known Authors, including Isabel Allende and Michael Connelly, Discuss Successful Writing, Business of Writing, and Today’s Top Issues WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pat Soldano, President of …

MatchAwards Welcomes Digital Marketing Expert Fredrick Muriithi as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) Partner

MERU, MERU, KENYA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, the cutting-edge ITO-powered economic development platform, is redefining how businesses, governments, and investors connect to funding and growth opportunities. Fueled by the …

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

Sheikh Tahnoon in Washington: UAE-US relations reimagined for the 21st century with technology at the core

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the United Arab Emirates’ national security adviser and a central figure in its tech and security landscape, visited Washington for high-level engagement with President Donald Trump’s team late last month, signaling a …

Three issues to watch in Trump’s emerging Iran policy approach

The biggest recent development to emerge from the still-evolving Middle East policy of President Donald Trump’s second administration was the initiation of talks between the United States and Iran in Oman last Saturday, with the next round reportedly on …

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the secretary of the Navy at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday for a tour of the shipyard, meetings with company leadership, and direct interactions with …

APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies

Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state permits to …

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …