برچسب: America and Europe

  • Canada Recognizes Palestine Officially

    Canada Recognizes Palestine Officially

    Canada’s Prime ‌Minister Announces Decision to Recognize Palestine as an independent State

    According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, ⁢Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney⁢ announced that Canada has‍ decided ‍to recognize Palestine as an independent country during the upcoming United Nations General‍ Assembly session scheduled for September.

    This move places Canada alongside France, the United Kingdom, spain, and⁤ Malta,⁤ all of which ‍have committed to‌ recognizing palestine.

    Several countries, ​many from Europe, expressed ​their readiness⁤ to recognize ‍Palestine at the conclusion of a conference on ‌Palestine co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia in New York.​ This recognition is planned for the forthcoming UN‌ General Assembly session in September.

    The foreign ministers of these countries issued⁤ a joint⁤ statement urging other nations that have not yet recognized Palestine to join this movement.

    Among these nations ⁣are eight states-Australia, Finland,‍ New Zealand, Portugal, Andorra, Malta, San Marino, and Luxembourg-that declared their intention to recognize Palestine for the first time alongside Canada. Simultaneously occurring, countries like Iceland, Ireland, and Spain‌ reaffirmed their commitment to this path after⁣ having previously recognized ‍Palestine.

    Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela separately confirmed that⁢ his country ‌will officially announce its recognition of Palestine.

    Previously, both France and‍ the United Kingdom had also expressed their willingness to recognize Palestinian⁣ statehood.

    News Sources: © webangah news Agency
  • Trump Signs Order to Raise Import Tariffs on Brazil

    Trump Signs Order to Raise Import Tariffs on Brazil

    U.S. President Issues Executive Order Imposing New Tariffs on Imports‌ from Brazil.

    According to teh English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency ⁣and Al-Mayadeen network, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on‍ goods imported from Brazil.

    The order increases import tariffs‌ on certain products by up to‍ 40 percent, raising total current tariffs to 50 percent.

    Simultaneously occurring, the White House stated in a press release that copper imports⁤ will now face a 50 percent tariff. This move is part of the ⁤Trump administration’s economic strategy aimed at protecting domestic production⁤ and reducing reliance on imports.

    ⁣News Sources: © webangah News Agency,
  • Trump: BRICS Is Our Enemy!

    Trump: BRICS Is Our Enemy!

    U.S. President Claims: BRICS Is Our‌ Enemy!

    According to the English ⁢section of⁤ webangah News Agency,⁢ quoting Mehr News Agency, ⁢U.S. President Donald Trump ‍claimed on Wednesday,⁤ “We are⁤ negotiating with India. BRICS is our enemy. We will⁤ see what happens regarding tariffs with india.The⁢ situation will‍ become clearer this week.” He added, “We will define our trade relations with ⁣specific countries and send ⁢them messages ⁣about tariffs. Through our deals with Japan and the European Union, we‌ earn billions​ of dollars. We are negotiating with India.”

    The U.S. president‌ continued, “Nancy Pelosi should be investigated for allegedly receiving⁣ millions in fraud.”

    he also ⁤stated, ​”The Democrats are trying to undermine our achievements.”

    Donald Trump further said, “We are now in talks with Harvard ‌University and they want an agreement.”

    It is worth noting that ⁤the BRICS group was founded⁢ in 2006.South Africa joined the initially four-member group-Brazil, Russia,​ India, and China-in 2011. Egypt, Iran, the United arab Emirates, and Ethiopia became full members last year. Indonesia joined this group ‌in January ⁤this year.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency ​
  • U.S. Sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court Justice

    U.S. Sanctions Brazilian Supreme Court Justice

    The ​U.S. Treasury Department has ⁣imposed sanctions on a ⁢Brazilian Supreme Court justice for ⁤pursuing the legal case against ⁤his country’s ‌former ​president,an ally of ‍Trump.

    the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions today against Alexandre de⁣ Moraes, a justice of Brazil’s Supreme Federal ‌Court (STF), in⁣ what it described⁣ as interference in ‌the internal affairs of an independent nation,​ according ‌to the ⁣English section of webangah News Agency,⁤ citing Mehr News Agency.

    The Treasury’s Office of Foreign ⁤Assets control (OFAC) declared: “Today,⁤ OFAC has sanctioned‌ Alexandre de⁢ Moraes,⁤ justice of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court.”

    U.S. Treasury⁣ Secretary Scott‌ Bessent ⁣claimed that Alexandre de Moraes has positioned ⁤himself as both judge‌ and jury in unlawful prosecutions targeting American⁢ and Brazilian citizens and companies. Bessent accused de Moraes of leading a repressive campaign and political prosecutions including actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

    the statement ‍added ​that this move signals the Treasury Department’s continued commitment to hold accountable those who threaten U.S.⁤ interests.

    Last week,‍ U.S. Secretary of State Marco ⁤Rubio announced visa cancellations for the Brazilian Supreme Court justice ‌overseeing‍ Bolsonaro’s prosecution.

    Former President Donald Trump cited Bolsonaro’s legal troubles⁣ over alleged coup attempts as one reason behind his recent threats⁢ to‍ impose 50 ‌percent tariffs on Brazil.

    Brazil has repeatedly stated that its judicial system is independent and will not allow Washington‌ to interfere in its domestic affairs.

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva previously​ responded‍ to Donald trump’s actions by​ asserting that he​ will take no⁣ orders from foreign powers regarding tariffs.

    Lula called america’s tariff threats “unacceptable extortion” and signaled readiness for​ reciprocal⁣ measures.

    News Sources: © webangah ​News Agency,Mehr News Agency
  • London Airspace Closed

    London Airspace Closed

    the UK ⁣Air ‌Traffic Control​ announced the closure of London’s airspace.

    According⁢ to ​the English section of webangah​ News Agency, citing⁣ Mehr News agency ‌which in turn referenced Al‌ Jazeera, Reuters reported that the ⁣UK Air Traffic ​Control has limited the ‌number of aircraft flying over London ​due‍ to a‍ technical failure in air traffic control.

    The agency added, “We cannot ‍say how ​long it will take ‍for air ‌traffic over London to return to normal.”

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, Reuters
  • Russia Issues Strong Warning to Bulgaria

    Russia Issues Strong Warning to Bulgaria

    Russia’s Foreign Ministry warns‍ Bulgaria: Labeling Moscow as a “state sponsor of terrorism” will not go unanswered.

    According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Today, Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement today criticizing Bulgaria’s actions against Moscow‌ and issuing a stern warning.

    the statement from Russia’s Foreign ministry declared that calling Moscow a “state sponsor of terrorism” will not remain without consequences.

    Moscow emphasized that it‌ views this ⁢move as an ‍imitative act driven by EU ⁤Russophobia​ and condemned it.

    It is indeed worth noting that Bulgaria has consistently taken anti-Russian stances under the pretext of Russia’s special operation in Ukraine, resorting to accusations against Russia, which has triggered sharp and ⁣clear ⁤responses from Moscow.

    News​ sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, ⁢Russia Today,
  • Axios: Witkoff to Visit Occupied Territories

    Axios: Witkoff to Visit Occupied Territories

    Axios reports that the US President’s special ‌envoy to the region is traveling to the Occupied Territories.

    According to the English section of webangah News Agency,citing Mehr News Agency,Axios announced today,Wednesday,that Steve witkoff,President Donald Trump’s special envoy‌ to the region,is traveling to the Occupied Palestinian⁣ Territories.

    The report states that the US special envoy will visit today to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and may also ⁤tour the Gaza Strip.

    An American official noted that Witkoff is expected not onyl to ‍meet with Israeli officials but also perhaps visit Gaza and inspect aid centers known as the “Gaza Humanitarian Institute,” an American organization purportedly providing relief in Gaza yet described by some as a deadly trap.

    News Sources: © webangah News‍ Agency, Mehr News Agency, Axios,
  • White House Imposes 25% Tariff on India

    White House Imposes 25% Tariff on India

    US President announces⁤ 25% tariff ‍on India over its growing ties with Moscow.

    According ​to the English section of webangah News ⁤Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, US President Donald Trump announced today, Wednesday, via his social media platform Truth Social that he ​is imposing tariffs on imports from India.

    Just two days before his⁣ planned⁤ rollout of ‌global tariffs, Trump declared a 25 percent⁣ tariff on goods imported from India.

    Trump claimed that Delhi has‌ consistently ⁣purchased a significant portion of its military​ equipment and energy supplies​ from Russia​ at‍ a time when the world urges Moscow to halt its offensive in Ukraine.

    News sources: © ⁣webangah News Agency,
  • After Massacre of 60,000 Palestinians, Trump Says Gaza Images Upset Melania

    After Massacre of 60,000 Palestinians, Trump Says Gaza Images Upset Melania

    The President of the⁤ United States, a key supporter of the Zionist regime’s crimes, referred ⁣too his wife’s reaction upon seeing images of starving children in⁢ the⁣ Gaza Strip.

    According to the English section of ⁢ webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency adn Russia al-Youm, nearly two years after the brutal attacks by the Zionist regime⁣ on the Gaza Strip-which have resulted in ⁣over 60,000 Palestinians being massacred by Israeli occupiers-U.S. President Donald Trump, returning ‌from ​Scotland to Washington, said that photos published from Gaza upset Melania.

    He added: “Melania believes that conditions in Gaza are terrible. there is no other way to describe‍ it ​but terrible.”

    According to the ‍Palestinian Ministry of Health ​in Gaza,since⁢ October 7,2023,Israeli military attacks have killed​ 60,034 people.

    The Palestinian medical authority also​ reported that total injuries caused by‍ Israeli army offensives​ in Gaza since⁤ the war’s onset have reached 145,870.

    News Sources: © webangah ‍news Agency
  • Taiwan Defense Minister’s Washington Trip Canceled Over China Concerns

    Taiwan Defense Minister’s Washington Trip Canceled Over China Concerns

    The Pentagon canceled⁣ a‍ military meeting with ⁤Taiwan’s ​defence minister due to ‍U.S.President Donald Trump’s ‌fears of⁢ damaging Washington’s relations ⁤with Beijing.

    The English division of ⁢ webangah News Agency cited Reuters ⁣via‌ Mehr News⁢ Agency, reporting that the Financial ​Times wrote the⁢ pentagon called off a scheduled military meeting with Taiwan’s Defense Minister, ⁤Wellington Koo, over President Donald Trump’s concerns about ​straining U.S.-China ties.

    According to⁢ the Financial Times citing informed ​sources, Taiwan’s defense minister was‌ expected to​ visit⁢ Washington in June for talks with Elbridge Colby,⁢ the ‌Pentagon’s third-ranking official. However, the United States ⁤canceled the meeting at the last minute.

    Sources said that Washington initially told Taipei that because of ongoing⁤ U.S.actions against Iran, it was not ⁤an opportune time for such a visit. Yet others indicated there⁤ where additional reasons behind the cancellation.

    The sources added that American officials ​worried Koo’s trip might jeopardize ongoing ​trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing and hamper President ⁤Trump’s efforts‍ toward a potential summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Neither the white House‍ nor the Pentagon nor Taiwan’s embassy⁢ in Washington have confirmed or commented⁣ on‍ this report.

    Previously, the Financial Times reported that Tsai Ing-wen, president of⁢ Taiwan, ​canceled her planned⁤ trip to Central America after ‍her supporters’ aircraft was barred from making a brief stop in Washington ‌by indisposition from Trump management officials. ​in‌ an official statement, Taiwan’s ‌presidential office said Tsai had no plans for foreign travel soon due to heavy involvement in post-typhoon⁢ recovery efforts in southern Taiwan ⁤and ongoing tariff negotiations with the⁢ United States.

    Taiwan Defense Minister's Visit ⁤Canceled Over China Concerns

    Tsai had intended to include stops in New York on August 4 and Dallas ten days later as part of visits‌ to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize-Taiwan’s ⁤few remaining diplomatic allies. According to sources ​close to planning efforts, late‍ last week uncertainty arose after Taiwanese officials failed repeatedly to reach ‌American counterparts for confirmation or approval of these plans.

    The sources explained ​that amid⁣ delicate trade talks between Washington⁣ and Beijing and growing concern over‍ disruptions potentially caused by tsai’s travel or ⁣any upcoming Trump-Xi summit meeting discussions put pressure on White House officials who ​consequently declined contact attempts from Taipei.

    News Sources: © webangah News⁢ Agency