Author: Anadolu Agency
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he hopes that “justice is served” for former President Jair Bolsonaro concerning the coup charges against him. Bolsonaro and seven others have been indicted for an attempted coup after Brazil’s top court accepted charges against the ex-leader and his allies. By a unanimous five to zero vote, the Supreme Court ruled that charges by the prosecution against Bolsonaro warranted a criminal trial. “I only hope that justice is served. If he (Bolsonaro) is found innocent in the proceedings, let him be declared innocent. If he is guilty, let him be punished,”…
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday rejected any easing of sanctions on Russia, saying recent developments have shown that Moscow is “currently not interested in real peace.” Speaking to reporters in Paris after the Ukraine summit of European leaders, Scholz affirmed that Germany and its allies would maintain their support for Ukraine while ceasefire negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow continue. “We have seen how the negotiations have gone so far, and Russia has added new demands after each round. This clearly demonstrates that Russia is currently not interested in real peace,” Scholz said, calling for heightened pressure on Moscow to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that Russia is trying to insert additional conditions into a Black Sea maritime security deal negotiated by the US between Moscow and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The US announced separate agreements Tuesday with Russia and Ukraine to “ensure safe navigation” in the Black Sea and a halt to strikes on each other’s energy facilities for 30 days following talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Moscow and Kyiv later confirmed the agreements, though the Kremlin said they would take effect as soon as certain restrictions and sanctions on Russia are lifted.…
The European automotive manufacturers on Thursday said they are “deeply concerned” by the US president’s new tariffs on imports of foreign-made vehicles. “It comes at a watershed moment for our industry’s transformation and as fierce international competition mounts,” the Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) said. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing 25% tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and light trucks as he continued his global import duty push. Sigrid de Vries, the director general of the association, said in a press release that European automakers have been investing in the US for decades, creating jobs, fostering…
South Korean automotive giant just opened its factory in Georgia before Trump announced new tariffs on imports of foreign-made vehicles. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing 25% tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and light trucks as he continued his global import duty push. Before the announcement, Hyundai opened its Metaplant America, saying: “The key pillar of the Group’s $12.6 billion investment in Georgia and the largest economic development project in the state’s history.” “Vehicle assembly and battery plant will produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands,” the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on international leaders to keep sanctions on Russia “as long as the aggression and occupation continue.” Speaking at the Leaders’ Summit on Support for Ukraine in France, Zelenskyy thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for their commitment, and warned that lifting sanctions now would “be a disaster for diplomacy,” as Moscow continues to reject ceasefire proposals and impose “unrealistic conditions.” “Sanctions are one of the few real tools the world has to pressure Russia into serious talks,” Zelenskyy said. “Russia breaks its promises way too often-we can’t take…
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Thursday called for a unified European defense strategy, urging increased military spending and deeper EU coordination. “We live in a world where the international order is increasingly being eroded. Therefore, we need a European Union that can act quickly, decisively and from a position of strength,” he said. He made the remarks at the EUROPE 2025 conference in Berlin, an initiative organized by several German media outlets. Pistorius outlined three priorities to strengthen European defense capabilities, starting with a significant increase in defense spending across the EU. “Looking to the future, we are committed…
Ukraine said on Thursday that at least 13 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on the country’s second-largest city of Kharkiv. “The enemy launched a massive drone strike on Kharkiv. Thirteen people were injured, including two children,” the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office said in a statement on Telegram, noting that an investigation into the strikes was launched. Civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi and Kyivskyi districts was hit during the strikes, the statement said, adding that the attack that took place late Wednesday lasted for almost an hour. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that the attack caused four fires…
New Zealand called Thursday for an immediate return to a ceasefire following a renewed Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke with Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa on the latest situation in Gaza. “They discussed the importance of an immediate resumption of the ceasefire in Gaza, of all hostages being released without delay, and of all sides upholding their international legal obligations,” said a statement posted on Peters’ official X account. The two sides also discussed the Arab Summit’s reconstruction plan for Gaza. The Israeli army launched a…
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday imposing 25% tariffs on imports of foreign-made cars and light trucks as he continued his global import duty push. As he has done repeatedly in similar announcements, Trump billed his latest initiative as an effort to bring wealth to the US, saying foreign nations “really ripped us off at levels that nobody’s seen before. But that’s not going to happen.” “They’ve taken so much out of our country, friend and foe. And frankly, friend has been oftentimes much worse than foe. And this is very modest,” he told reporters in the…