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Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to get your Saturday started, including the indictment of former US President Donald Trump, the war in Ukraine, and the six-month ceasefire between the Colombian government and the ELN rebel group.
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Federal indictment filed in Trump classified documents case
An indictment against former President Donald Trump has been filed in court in the historic first of federal charges against a former US commander-in-chief.
Trump faces 37 charges, including 31, related to the deliberate withholding of national defense information, most of which are linked to documents seized when the FBI ran the search warrant at his Mar-a-Lago property on August 8. It’s about documents given to FBI investigators by Trump’s lawyer in June.
Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the months-long investigation after he was appointed to the case by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November, said prosecutors “will seek a speedy trial in this matter in accordance with the public interest and the rights of the accused”. “
Putin says Russia will start shipping nuclear weapons to Belarus in July
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus will begin in July.
During a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Sochi, Putin said that the construction of special facilities necessary for deployment is planned to be completed by July 7-8.
Earlier this year, Putin announced Russia’s intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus in response to the growing security risks associated with US nuclear bombs, particularly in European countries.
Colombia, ELN rebels agree on national, bilateral ceasefire
The Colombian government and National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas have signed a national and bilateral ceasefire that will last for six months.
The agreement plans the first preparatory phase by 6 July and will officially enter into force on 3 August.
In the presence of President Gustavo Petro, ELN top commander Antonio Garcia, and delegations of the Colombian government and armed group, the third round of negotiations took place in Cuba.
Cuba congratulated both sides, as did UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who pledged to continue UN support for the peace process.
NEWS IN BRIEF
According to media reports, Swiss lawmakers have refused to support a proposal for a $5.5 billion aid package to Ukraine over the next five to 10 years.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi returned to San Raffaele Hospital in Milan after being hospitalized for 45 days last month for a lung infection linked to a previously undisclosed chronic leukemia problem.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that he is stepping down as an MP for allegedly misleading parliament about breaking coronavirus rules.
The White House said Iran is helping Russia build a new drone factory, while Tehran and Moscow continue to deepen military cooperation. It was the first such visit since he came to China. Diplomatic relations with Beijing in March.
According to local media, Japan’s parliament has passed a controversial bill allowing the government to deport “repeated applicants for refugee status”.
The Afghan Taliban held military exercises with heavy weapons in the southwest near the Iranian border, days after the clash between the two neighboring forces.
A Turkish ship attacked by armed stowaways has been secured by security forces off the southern city of Naples, Italy’s defense minister said.
Four indigenous children were discovered after surviving 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed.
SPORTS
Football legends gather in Istanbul for the ‘Ultimate Champions Tournament’
Before the UEFA Champions League Final, Istanbul hosted the Festival of Champions, where legendary football players came together for the “Ultimate Champions Tournament”.
The four-day festival, which included Marco Materazzi, Esteban Cambiasso, Patrick Vieira, Roberto Carlos, Lucio, Eric Abidal, Ivan Cordoba, Maicon, Kaka, Christian Karambeu and Michael Essien, took place at the Yenikapı Event Space in Fatih district.
Turkish legends such as Hamit Altıntop, Arda Turan, Nuri Şahin, Semih Şentürk and Okan Buruk also participated.
Novak Djokovic beat seeded Carlos Alcaraz to advance to French Open final
Two-time French Open (Roland Garros) champion Novak Djokovic reached the men’s singles final at the tournament held in Paris on Friday.
Third seeded Djokovic, world no. Carlos Alcaraz from Spain faced 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 sets in the semi-final match played at Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Alcaraz’s cramps in the third set put Djokovic ahead.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Binance.US suspends dollar deposits after SEC order to freeze assets
The US subsidiary of the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform Binance has announced that it has decided to suspend its US dollar deposits.
The decision comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed for urgent action Wednesday demanding a temporary restraining order to freeze Binance.US assets.
The SEC on Monday awarded Binance entities and CEO Changpeng Zhao for operating unregistered exchanges, brokers and clearing agents, misrepresenting trade controls and surveillance on the Binance.US platform, and violating various US securities laws, including unregistered offering and selling. He made 13 charges. securities.
Türkiye surpasses EU countries in livestock population
Turkey maintained its leadership among EU countries with 17 million cattle and 56.3 million sheep and goats in 2022.
According to data compiled by Anadolu from Eurostat, TurkStat and Statista, Turkey ranks first among European countries in terms of animal husbandry.
The number of cattle in the EU fell from 75.7 million in 2021 to 74.9 million in 2022. France has the largest cattle population in the EU with 16.99 million animals. Germany with 10.99 million, the UK with 6.6 million and Ireland with 6.55 million followed last year.
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