Author: Anadolu Agency
In what appears to be a first under Texas’ strict abortion ban, a midwife has been arrested and charged with allegedly performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a proper license, according to US media. State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of 49-year-old Maria Margarita Rojas, stating that it followed an investigation by his office, NBC News reported. Rojas allegedly owned and operated three health clinics in northwest Houston, where she is accused of performing abortions—prohibited under Texas law—and hiring individuals who falsely claimed to be licensed medical professionals, NBC News quoted Paxton as saying. This marks the…
The Maltese prime minister on Tuesday strongly condemned what he called Israel’s “barbarous” attacks on the Gaza Strip. Robert Abela noted that Monday night’s intense strikes on Gaza left more than 300 people, including children and women, dead. “On behalf of the @maltagov I strongly condemn these barbarous attacks,” he wrote on X. Abela added: “I cannot emphasise enough Malta’s plight for peace, in Gaza, Ukraine & beyond.” Within five hours after Israel reneged on ceasefire talks and resumed its genocidal campaign in the enclave, local authorities in Gaza said that over 322 Palestinians had been killed and missing. Israel…
The Swiss Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged a return to the ceasefire in Gaza following the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians. “Switzerland calls for an immediate return to the ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid,” the ministry said on X. “It recalls the obligation to protect the civilian population,” it added. Within five hours after Israel reneged on ceasefire talks and resumed its genocidal campaign in the enclave, local authorities in Gaza said that at least 326 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed. Israel had agreed on a…
The Norwegian prime minister on Tuesday denounced the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians, including children and women. “For the people in Gaza, this is a great tragedy. They are almost without protection. Many of them live in tents and the ruins of what has been destroyed,” the Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told public broadcaster NRK. Store urged the international community to call for an end to bombing of areas with unprotected people. “There is reason to believe that Israel has the green light, and they also have weapons to do this, and they also…
The Venezuelan government has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to or through the US due to escalating risks and adverse conditions. In a statement released Monday, the Foreign Ministry highlighted the recent increase in arbitrary immigration measures and harassment targeting Venezuelans. The advisory detailed instances of unjustified detentions, deportations, property confiscations, and discriminatory treatment by US authorities. It also called on the international community to remain alert to practices that undermine human dignity and international law. US President Donald Trump had previously reactivated the wartime act to expedite the deportation of migrants linked…
Australia on Tuesday asked Israel to “abide by its obligations” on the Palestinian-besieged enclave of Gaza after Tel Aviv mounted a fresh assault on Palestinians. “Australia urges all parties to respect the terms of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal and for it to be implemented in full,” Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on X. “All civilians must be protected. All parties must abide by international humanitarian law,” she added. Within five hours after Israel reneged on ceasefire talks and resumed its genocidal campaign in the enclave, local authorities in Gaza said that over 322 Palestinians were killed and missing.…
Indonesia on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council and the international community to take action against Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza and to restore the ceasefire to prevent further civilian casualties. In a statement on X, the Foreign Ministry said that Jakarta the attacks constitute “a series of Israeli’s continued provocations that threaten the ceasefire and undermine prospects for a peaceful negotiation toward a Two-State Solution.” This came after Israel launched a new wave of devastating airstrikes that have killed more than 400 Palestinians, including many women and children. Jakarta also said that stopping “Israel’s illegal occupation is the…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday announced that another enlargement meeting on Cyprus will be held at the end of July. Guterres’ remarks came in a media stakeout after the informal meeting of the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders, along with representatives from the three guarantor states-Türkiye, Greece, and the UK-under the auspices of the UN. He said that discussions were held in a “constructive atmosphere, with both sides showing clear commitment to making progress and continuing dialog.” He highlighted several trust-building initiatives agreed upon by Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar and Greek Cypriot administration…
The Russian Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that a Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Leningrad region, killing the crew. “On March 18, 2025, during a planned training flight, a Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the airspace over the Leningrad region. The aircraft went down in an uninhabited area, far from populated zones. The crew did not survive,” the ministry said in a statement. It noted that the helicopter was not carrying ammunition. “A search and rescue team has arrived at the site, and a commission from the Aerospace Forces has been dispatched to investigate,” it added.
US-based credit agency Fitch lowered its global GDP growth forecast to 2.3% for 2025 on Tuesday, down 0.3 percentage points. “The new US administration has started a global trade war that will reduce US and world growth, push up US inflation and delay Federal Reserve rate cuts,” Fitch said. “These rates are well below trend and down from almost 3% annual growth in 2023 and 2024,” it said. “Fiscal easing in China and Germany will cushion the impact of higher US import tariffs, but growth in the eurozone this year will still be a lot weaker than forecast in the…