Author: Anadolu Agency
US President Donald Trump criticized Walmart on Saturday for warning customers about potential price increases and blaming tariffs imposed under his administration. Trump said Walmart should stop blaming tariffs, noting the company made “billions of dollars” in profits last year—”far more than expected.” He urged the retail company to absorb the added costs instead of passing them to shoppers. “Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I’ll be watching, and so will your customers,” he added. The remarks followed Walmart CEO Doug McMillon’s comments…
At least two people were killed and four others wounded in an explosion in the town of Barawe on Saturday, an official said. “The explosion took place at the gate of the Barowe airport and was conducted by an improvised explosive device that was attached to a vehicle, killing at least two people,” Abduqadir Hussein, a security officer, told Anadolu over the phone after the explosion. He said four civilians who sustained serious injuries were rushed to nearby medical facilities. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab has claimed recent attacks in the…
The Gaza government on Saturday issued an urgent call to Arab leaders attending the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, demanding immediate, practical steps to break Israel’s siege and halt its continuing war on the Palestinian enclave. In a statement, the Government Media Office in Gaza urged heads of state to “assume their moral responsibilities and take concrete, courageous steps to lift the unjust blockade imposed on Gaza and halt the daily killings and mass atrocities carried out by Israel for more than 19 months.” The appeal called for the “unconditional opening of all border crossings” and the guaranteed delivery of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has underscored Türkiye’s growing efforts to foster peace and stability in a rapidly shifting global environment — placing particular emphasis on the strategic relationship between Ankara and Washington. “The Türkiye-US partnership is vital for establishing stability in our region and in the world. We are striving to create a constructive and result-oriented dialogue platform,” Erdoğan said during his return flight to Türkiye, following his official visit to Tirana, Albania on Friday where he attended a session of the European Political Community. He called for a renewed focus on shared values and strategic alignment, particularly within…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday spoke over phone with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, focusing on bilateral relations and broader regional and global issues, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said. Erdoğan said the cooperation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan would be further advanced both bilaterally and on multilateral platforms, particularly within the Organization of Turkic States. The call also included a personal note, with Erdoğan congratulating Tokayev on his birthday, who turned 72.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he has to come together with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. “I have a very good relationship with Putin. I think we’ll make a deal. We have to get together, and I think we’ll probably schedule it up,” Donald Trump told Fox News in Abu Dhabi. Istanbul hosted Russia-Ukraine talks Friday to advance peace efforts between the two countries. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the intense diplomatic talks, held under Türkiye’s facilitation, resulted in an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side as a confidence-building measure. Fidan said Ukrainian…
The UN relief chief said Friday that the UN has a plan to resume aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip. “To those proposing an alternative modality for aid distribution, let’s not waste time: We already have a plan,” Tom Fletcher said in a statement. Since March 2, Israel has kept Gaza’s crossings closed to food, medical and humanitarian aid, deepening an already worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave. “It is rooted in the non-negotiable principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. It is backed by a coalition of donors and the vast majority of the international community. It is ready…
A new round of negotiations in the Qatari capital, Doha, aiming to reach a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement has started, coinciding with Israel’s escalating aggression on the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported Saturday. “Negotiations in Doha resumed an hour ago, with Qataris shuttling between the rooms of the Israeli and Hamas delegations,” in an effort to bridge gaps, the daily Israel Hayom stated. The newspaper added that the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is following developments of the negotiations via telephone. Quoting an unnamed Israeli source, the Israeli Channel 12 added: “Hamas must realize that it needs to…
The United Nations has welcomed the Russia–Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul, viewing them as a constructive step toward advancing peace efforts between the two nations, a spokesperson said Friday. “We welcome today’s talks, the first such direct negotiations in three years, including discussions on a potential cease-fire and large-scale exchange of prisoners of war,” Stephanie Tremblay said at a news conference. The U.N. noted the “important role” of Türkiye and the U.S., Tremblay said. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the intense diplomatic talks, held under Türkiye’s facilitation, resulted in an agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners from each side as…
Danish drug-maker Novo Nordisk announced Friday that its CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen will step down from his position as the firm’s shares saw a fall during the increasing competition in the drug market. “The changes are, however, made in light of the recent market challenges Novo Nordisk has been facing, and the development of the company’s share price since mid-2024,” the company said in a statement. The company emphasized that it has been through a significant growth journey and transformation under the leadership of Jorgensen. “During his eight-year tenure as CEO, Novo Nordisk’s sales, profits and share price have almost…