Author: Anadolu Agency
Mexican authorities have arrested 15 suspected members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in connection with the discovery of a suspected extermination site known as Izaguirre Ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, Mexico’s top prosecutor said Tuesday. Alejandro Gertz Manero, the country’s attorney general, confirmed during a morning press briefing that those detained had been previously arrested for other organized crime-related offenses and are now directly linked to the mass killing site uncovered last month. The 10,000-square-meter estate, discovered by a search group on March 8, was reportedly used by the cartel to forcibly recruit young men and eliminate those who…
China on Wednesday sharply criticized the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO), warning that Washington’s decision to impose sweeping new tariffs could further destabilize the global trading system. “The situation has dangerously escalated,” Beijing said in a statement delivered to WTO members, describing the move as “reckless” and a violation of WTO rules. The statement to the WTO, seen by Anadolu, expressed “grave concern and firm opposition” to the US action. While China said it does not seek a trade war, it made clear it will not back down. “China opposes trade wars, but it will firmly defend its…
Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev announced on Wednesday that some progress has been made in resolving bilateral diplomatic issues between Moscow and Washington. Speaking to Russian journalists in Istanbul ahead of the second round of Russia-US consultations, the ambassador said both sides had reached mutual agreements regarding banking services for diplomatic missions. According to him, these include guarantees for financial transactions between the two capitals, as well as the smooth transfer of Russian contributions to the budgets of the UN and other international organizations. Darchiev credited the presidents of both countries for this achievement, saying they “opened a…
Russia’s top diplomat late Wednesday arrived in the Kazakh city of Almaty ahead of a foreign ministers summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Russian state news agency RIA reported Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s arrival in Almaty, adding that he is expected to attend the CIS Foreign Ministers’ Summit later this week. He will also hold separate meetings with his Central Asian counterparts. Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Lavrov would take part in the CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting on Friday. “The ministers will exchange views on current international and regional issues and discuss priority spheres…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, warning that the American approach to global trade threatens economic stability and undermines international cooperation. Speaking at a meeting with industrial leaders in São Paulo, Lula denounced Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs, which now target more than 90 countries. The Brazilian leader accused Trump of acting unilaterally and imposing his will on the global economic system. “I am observing President Trump’s behavior in the United States. I don’t know what you all think, but I don’t think it’s going to work. It’s…
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala cautioned on Wednesday that Europe must brace for a potential surge of inexpensive Chinese goods following the US tariff hikes, Radio Prague International reported. Speaking after a Cabinet discussion on the repercussions of the Trump administration’s trade measures, Fiala stressed the urgency for the EU to secure a tariff agreement with the US. “Should negotiations falter, the EU must enact robust countermeasures,” Fiala asserted. He advocated for dismantling internal market obstacles and diversifying the bloc’s economic partnerships. To safeguard Czech businesses, Fiala announced intensified economic diplomacy efforts and the creation of a dedicated working group.…
Egypt hosted the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process on Wednesday to combat irregular migration and human trafficking. In his opening speech, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called the meeting “a unique platform for political cooperation to achieve tangible results through dialogue, knowledge sharing, and support in the key areas of migration.” Abdelatty stressed the need for a comprehensive approach to combat irregular migration based on mutual cooperation and respect for human dignity, according to a Foreign Ministry readout. The top diplomat said that no boats carrying illegal migrants have set sail from the Egyptian coast since 2016. “This…
Russian Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev announced on Wednesday that some progress has been made in resolving bilateral diplomatic issues between Moscow and Washington. Speaking to Russian journalists in Istanbul ahead of the second round of Russia-US consultations, the ambassador said both sides had reached mutual agreements regarding banking services for diplomatic missions. According to him, these include guarantees for financial transactions between the two capitals, as well as the smooth transfer of Russian contributions to the budgets of the UN and other international organizations. Darchiev credited the presidents of both countries for this achievement, saying they “opened a…
French Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry after detention of a Russian diplomat at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Zakharova said the incident took place on April 6, when French border officials detained a Russian diplomat without explanation, confiscating her computer and phone. The Russian Embassy in Paris issued a protest note to the French Foreign Ministry, and in Moscow the Foreign Ministry protested with the French mission, she said. As a result of this demarche, our colleague was…
China requested dispute consultations from the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the US reciprocity-based tariffs, according to a statement Tuesday by the Geneva-based group. “China has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States concerning US measures which it says impose a 10% additional duty on imports from all trading partners effective 5 April, and a 34% additional duty on imports from China that will become effective on 9 April,” it said. China is arguing that the measures contravene the US’ obligations under various provisions of the 1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the Agreement on Customs Valuation and…