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Ukraine's Drone Strikes on 'Russia's Amazon' Spark Intense Reactions New

Ukraine's Drone Strikes on 'Russia's Amazon' Spark Intense Reactions

A map by Newsweek shows the scale of Ukrainian drone attacks on centers run by Wildberries, the online retailer that dominates Russia's domestic e-commerce and is considered the country's version of Amazon. Wildberries delivers everything—whether it's clothing, electronics, groceries or household goods—and its importance has increased after many Western retailers left Russia following President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. At least 12 Wildberries warehouses in Russia and occupied Ukraine have been struck since July 17, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in an analysis published on Saturday. Images shared on social media show smoke and damage at the company's warehouses. Newsweek has contacted Wildberries for comment.Kommersant, a Russian newspaper, reported on July 23 that up to 10 percent of the retailer's logistics capacity, or 5.9 million square feet, had been damaged.Following the strikes, Wildberries stopped displaying military-related goods, and it has removed tags online linked to the "special military operation," which is the Kremlin's term for Russia's war in Ukraine, the Moscow Times reported.Ukraine says the warehouses support military logistics, a claim Moscow denies. The drone strikes signal a strategic shift in Ukraine's campaign against Russian commerce, bringing the war Putin started home to ordinary Russians. This screenshot from video shared on social media on July 24 shows the aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes on a Wildberries site in St. Petersburg, R... | X/@bayraktar_1loveWhich Wildberries Sites Were Hit?As Newsweek's map shows, the reach of the Ukrainian strikes inside Russia encompasses hundreds of miles. On July 18, Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, a town in the Tambov region, which killed seven workers and injured about 25 others, according to the regional governor. The same night, a strike hit Russia's largest Wildberries warehouse—in Elektrostal, a city in the Moscow region—injuring 24 people, according to reports. The Russian Telegram channel Astra reported that smoke from the Moscow facilities could be seen more than 30 miles away. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes were a response to Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, and that the Wildberries warehouses held components used to produce drones. Russia has used similar tactics, striking sorting centers at Ukrposhta, Ukraine's national postal service, and the courier firm Nova Poshta. Ukrainian drones then struck Wildberries distribution centers in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions in southern Russia on July 22. Tatyana Kim, the company's founder, confirmed the attacks. With a net worth of $8.1 billion according to Forbes, Kim is Russia's richest woman. Social media clips show a huge plume of smoke rising over the warehouse in Krasnodar. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said 10 people had been wounded in an attack on a "storage facility" without directly referring to Wildberries. He said one woman later died. On July 23, a Wildberries facility in the city of Voronezh suspended operations following reports of further Ukrainian strikes, Reuters reported. The governor of Voronezh said the ‌roof of a warehouse belonging to an online marketplace had been damaged in the attack that also killed a 3-year-old boy. A day later, Kim said three more warehouses had been attacked by Ukraine. They were in St. Petersburg, the surrounding Leningrad region and in Simferopol, the main city in Russian-occupied Crimea. Video from the scene of the ‌attacks in St. Petersburg and nearby showed thick smoke rising into the sky. St Petersburg is more than 800 miles from Ukraine's border. As Putin's home city, it has rarely been hit during the war because of Russian air defenses. "We managed to save some of the premises and goods. I would like to thank our staff, our heroes—a swift evacuation was carried out," Kim said in a statement. Geolocated footage published on July 24 shows a fire at the parking lot of a Wildberries warehouse and logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, a city in the Sverdlovsk region, which is about 1,200 miles from Ukraine. Fires also broke out at the Utkin Zavod logistics park south of St. Petersburg and at a separate facility in the Shushary district, both of which were suspended, according to Wildberries. Alexander Drozdenko, Leningrad's regional governor, said three people were hospitalized. Wildberries, rival marketplace Ozon and other smaller rivals account for about 8.5 percent of Russia's gross domestic product while employing more than 5 percent of the country's workforce. Contact Newsweek editors on this story: John Fitzpatrick and Shakeema Edwards.

Jul 27, 2026
El inesperado arresto de Ricardo 'N', el cerebro financiero detrás de 'Los Chapitos' New

El inesperado arresto de Ricardo 'N', el cerebro financiero detrás de 'Los Chapitos'

Un operativo coordinado entre fuerzas federales permitió la captura de seis presuntos integrantes de una célula delictiva que operaba en Mazatlán, entre ellos un hombre identificado por las autoridades como responsable del manejo financiero de la organización.La intervención fue realizada por elementos de la Secretaría de Marina (Semar), la Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana (SSPC) y la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), con apoyo del Centro Nacional de Inteligencia (CNI), tras una investigación que derivó en la ubicación de dos inmuebles presuntamente utilizados para actividades ilícitas. Crédito: Marina Las autoridades informaron que, luego de labores de inteligencia y vigilancia, se desplegó un operativo que culminó con la detención de Ricardo "N" y otras cinco personas, una de ellas de nacionalidad estadounidense, todos señalados de formar parte de la misma estructura criminal.Durante los cateos y aseguramientos fueron decomisadas armas de fuego, cargadores, cartuchos, diversas dosis de droga, dinero en efectivo, equipos de telefonía celular, computadoras, dos vehículos y los dos inmuebles donde se realizó la intervención.Los detenidos fueron puestos a disposición del Ministerio Público Federal, instancia que continuará con las investigaciones para determinar su situación jurídica y la posible responsabilidad de cada uno en los hechos.De acuerdo con el Gabinete de Seguridad, estas acciones forman parte de la estrategia federal para afectar la operación de organizaciones delictivas mediante labores de inteligencia y coordinación entre las instituciones encargadas de la seguridad pública.

Jul 27, 2026
Cleo Fields' Unexpected Move: What His Senate Run Means for Louisiana Politics New

Cleo Fields' Unexpected Move: What His Senate Run Means for Louisiana Politics

A surprising political announcement is creating another headache for House Democrats and triggering a new round of questions about what comes next in Louisiana politics.The move follows months of political uncertainty, redistricting battles and unexpected changes that have reshaped the state’s political landscape, setting the stage for another high-profile election.Louisiana Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields announced Friday that he will not seek another term in Congress, choosing instead to run for a vacant seat in the Louisiana State Senate following the death of longtime state Sen. Larry Selders.The decision creates another open House seat ahead of the 2026 elections and marks a return to the state legislature for Fields, who says he believes the opportunity allows him to continue serving Louisiana while honoring a longtime friend.Fields said he considered several options before making his decision, including seeking election in another congressional district after recent redistricting changes.Advertisement Ultimately, however, he announced he will run in the Dec. 12 special election to fill the state Senate seat vacated by Selders, who died earlier this year.“We are not always able to choose the moment that calls us to serve — we can only choose how we respond,” Fields said.Fields has represented Louisiana at both the state and federal levels over several decades.He was first elected to Congress in 1992 but lost his seat after congressional districts were redrawn in the mid-1990s.Following another round of redistricting, Fields returned to Congress in 2024 after winning Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.His departure from the Louisiana Senate at that time ultimately allowed Selders to succeed him in the state legislature.Fields said he briefly considered running in the congressional district currently represented by fellow Democrat Troy Carter but decided against it.“It was my district that was challenged, not his, and there was nothing the legislature could do to satisfy me to where I would run in that district,” Fields said.He also addressed speculation that he had been interested in becoming president of Southern University.Fields dismissed those reports, saying the position did not fit his strengths or long-term goals.“It’s not a good fit for me because I don’t view myself as a president — I view myself more as a legislator,” Fields said.“My job is to go to the legislature and fight for Southern and give them the funding they deserve. That’s my job.”Although he will not seek another term in Congress, Fields said he intends to complete the remainder of his current House term.He also expressed optimism that Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections.Fields said he believes lawmakers from both political parties need to restore personal relationships that have largely disappeared in Washington.“Those conversations are not taking place today,” Fields said.“Today you will not see a Democrat and Republican sitting having dinner or lunch or a cup of coffee. I think that has to change.”Fields said his decision to seek the vacant state Senate seat is also personal because of his longtime friendship with Selders.“It’s bittersweet for me — who wants to do it under these circumstances?” Fields said.“But I feel truly like the best way I can honor my friend is by doing what he started.”Following the announcement, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries praised Fields’ public service and thanked him for his years in Congress and the Louisiana Legislature.Jeffries highlighted Fields’ work on voting rights, economic opportunity and his leadership within the Congressional Black Caucus.“Rep. Fields will be deeply missed by the entire House Democratic Caucus,” Jeffries said in a statement, WAFB reported.With Fields leaving Congress at the end of his current term, Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District will become an open seat in the 2026 election, while attention now shifts to the Dec. 12 special election that will determine who succeeds Larry Selders in the Louisiana State Senate.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Jul 27, 2026
Kosovo Parents Alerted: New Subsidy for School Materials Announced New

Kosovo Parents Alerted: New Subsidy for School Materials Announced

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · July 27, 2026 · Uncategorized Hapet aplikimi për subvencionimin e teksteve dhe materialeve shkolloreNga sot, më 27 korrik, hapet aplikimi për subvencionimin e teksteve dhe materialeve shkollore për nxënësit e arsimit fillor të ulët dhe të mesëm të ulët (klasat 1–9).Ministria e Arsimit dhe Shkencës njofton të gjithë prindërit dhe kujdestarët se aplikimi do të realizohet përmes platformës eKosova dhe do të jetë i hapur për një periudhë prej dy javësh: 27 korrik – 9 gusht 2026.Subvencionimi përfshin blerjen e teksteve dhe materialeve shkollore për nxënësit e arsimit fillor të ulët dhe të mesëm të ulët (klasat 1–9).Mjetet financiare do të transferohen drejtpërdrejt në xhirollogarinë bankare të prindit/aplikuesit.Para se të aplikoni, ju lutemi sigurohuni që: – xhirollogaria juaj bankare është aktive dhe e saktë; – të dhënat tuaja në eKosova janë të përditësuara.Aplikimi do t’u mundësohet edhe shtetasve të huaj me leje qëndrimi të përkohshme ose të përhershme në Republikën e Kosovës, fëmijët e të cilëve vijojnë mësimin në institucionet arsimore të Republikës së Kosovës.Për shtetasit e huaj që ende nuk posedojnë leje qëndrimi, por kanë fëmijë të regjistruar në shkolla të Republikës së Kosovës, MASH do t’ia dorëzojë ASHI-së listën e këtyre rasteve me qëllim të krijimit të qasjes në eKosova për aplikim.Dokumentet për këtë kategori do të dorëzohen me email në adresën: libri@rks-gov.netLinku për aplikim: 1. https://rks-gov.net/469– APLIKIM – (Klasat 1 deri 5) 2. https://rks-gov.net/471 – APLIKIM – (Klasat 6 deri 9)Shënim i rëndësishëm: Në përputhje me Udhëzimin Administrativ të MASH-it nr. 13/2016 për pajisjen e nxënësve me tekste shkollore, përdorimin dhe ruajtjen e tyre, nxënësit dhe prindërit janë përgjegjës për ruajtjen e teksteve shkollore. Në përfundim të vitit mësimor, tekstet duhet të kthehen në shkollë në gjendje të rregullt.Në rast se tekstet dëmtohen me dashje, nga pakujdesia ose humbin, prindi është i obliguar t’i zëvendësojë ose t’i kompensojë ato. Dorëzimi i teksteve bëhet te kujdestari i klasës në fund të vitit mësimor.Të gjitha aplikimet do të verifikohen nga shkollat përkatëse përmes koordinatorëve të autorizuar.Për çdo paqartësi lidhur me aplikimin, të interesuarit mund të drejtohen në adresën e emailit ose në numrin e telefonit të paraqitur më poshtë:libri@rks-gov.net Tel: +383 (0) 38 200 65 049 I urojmë të gjithë nxënësve një vit të mbarë shkollor dhe shumë suksese në mësime!

Jul 27, 2026
Idajet Beqiri's Bombshell: Milosevic Gave $20 Million to Destroy Albania! New

Idajet Beqiri's Bombshell: Milosevic Gave $20 Million to Destroy Albania!

TBInfo First user · July 27, 2026 · Uncategorized Avokati Idajet Beqiri i ftuar në emisionin Intervista e Ditës nga Ermal Peçi në Dritare bëri një deklaratë të fortë për Sali Berishës. Beqiri tregon se si Slobodan Milosheviçi i pagoi Berishës 20 milionë dollarë për të shkatërruar Shqipërinë.“Po të lexosh ato 500 faqe akuzë ndaj Berishës, aty do të nxjerrësh konkluzione pafund. Kemi të bëjmë me njerëz që e morën drejtimin e Shqipërisë me mision të caktuar. Misioni i tyre ishte që ta bëjnë vendin përshesh. Domethënë të zbatojnë 100% planin e Millosheviçit që Shqipëria të bëhet vendi më i varfër i Evropës, që Shqipëria të varet nga armiqtë e saj, që mos ketë ekonomi, bujqësi, ushtri, arsim, kulturë, financa. Berisha ia arriti sepse nuk la gjë pa shkatërruar.Millosheviçi erdhi si misionar në Shqipëri edhe solli Berishën në pushtet në vitin 1991. Madje e vuri edhe në krye të PD-së. Serbët e kanë thënë hapur. Ata thonë se kanë paguar 20 milionë dollarë për ta shkatërruar Shqipërinë. Kur iu kërkua Millosheviçit në Kuvendin e Serbisë që të tregojë ku janë 20 milionë dollarët që futi në Shqipëri ai tha: “Shikoni ka ngelur gjë atje, ka më ushtri? Çfarë doni më ju? Përveç kësaj kasaphane që ka ndodhur në atë vend?” 20 milionë janë një pikë ujë se janë zyrtare, po sa kanë ardhur në rrugë jozyrtare nga miqtë e betuar të kombit shqiptar….”, tha Beqiri në DritareTV./K.C/dritare.netVIDEO KËTU

Jul 27, 2026
Gavin Newsom Faces Scrutiny: What Are the Feds Really Looking For? New

Gavin Newsom Faces Scrutiny: What Are the Feds Really Looking For?

Nearly a month after an announcement that reverberated through California politics, many of the key questions surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom remain unresolved.Rather than providing clarity, the weeks since have raised additional questions about legal representation, financial disclosures, and the scope of a federal investigation that Newsom says involves people close to him.Newsom has said that both he and “First Partner” Jennifer Siebel Newsom remain under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, while critics continue seeking more information about the inquiry and the governor’s unreleased financial disclosures.The governor first disclosed the investigation in June, alleging that federal agents had contacted family members, friends, and former employees in what he described as a politically motivated effort.Advertisement “Federal agents have knocked on the doors of family, friends, and former employees, not because they found a crime, but because they’re simply trying to find one,” Newsom said at the time.He also claimed investigators were seeking records and misusing the grand jury process but did not identify the individuals who had been contacted or specify the records being requested.According to Townhall Media, sources familiar with the matter have alleged that multiple federal investigations began during the Biden administration, including at least one reportedly involving Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s taxes and nonprofit organizations. Those claims have not been independently confirmed, and the Department of Justice has not commented, consistent with its policy of not discussing ongoing investigations.Since announcing the probe, Newsom has confirmed that he and his wife retained private legal counsel but has declined to identify their attorney.At a recent press conference, Newsom was asked about his tax returns for 2021 through 2025 after his office had previously indicated they would be released publicly.“I already have. I’ve given 20 years of my taxes,” Newsom responded before comparing his record to President Donald Trump’s.When pressed on why the more recent returns had not yet been released, Newsom said reporters would receive them and insisted he had “no problem” making them public. Critics, however, note that those returns have yet to be released.Newsom previously disclosed his complete tax returns from 2017 through 2020 during his 2022 reelection campaign, when California law required gubernatorial candidates to release their most recent tax filings.The governor has also said that federal agents contacted several people close to him, prompting some to hire private attorneys.“The abuse was overwhelming,” Newsom said. “Poor and innocent people getting knocks on the door first thing in the morning, having to hire private attorneys,” he claimed. “Lives and reputation at risk for no other reason than they want to take me out,” he said, which is absurdly false.He has not publicly identified those individuals.Separate reports have suggested that one federal investigation may be connected to a broader corruption and tax fraud case involving former California officials and political operatives. However, Newsom has not been charged with any crime.Newsom’s office has also disputed reports linking former state official Alexis Podesta to the governor’s inner political circle, arguing that media accounts have overstated the relationship.Although Newsom previously said he expected to receive subpoenas and that he “looked forward” to doing so, no subpoenas involving the governor have been publicly disclosed.The Department of Justice has announced no charges against either Newsom or his wife, and the governor’s office continues to maintain that the investigation is politically motivated while declining to provide additional details about the federal inquiry.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Jul 27, 2026
Tragedy Strikes: Man Kills Ex-In-Laws and Himself New

Tragedy Strikes: Man Kills Ex-In-Laws and Himself

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · July 27, 2026 · Uncategorized Ish-dhëndri, vrau ish-vjehrrin, plagosi për vdekje ish-vjehrrën, rrëmbeu ish të fejuarën dhe i dha fund jetës së tij.Gazetari nga Shqipëria, Martin Marku, në emisionin “Kosova Today”, tha se 35-vjeçari ka shkuar në banesën e ish-partneres në orët e para të mëngjesit të së premtes, ku edhe pati përplasje fizike mes tij dhe prindërve të ish të fejuarës.“Aty ka ndodhur edhe vrasja, ku është ekzekutuar me armë e gjahut, ish-vjehrri. Më pas është plagosur ish-vjehrra e tij, dhe kjo e fundit pas disa orësh humbi jetën në spital. Pas konfliktit dhe vrasjes, 35-vjeçari ka rrëmbyer me forcë 24-vjeçaren, dhe e ka mbajtur peng për disa orë në një zonë të thellë malore”, u shpreh Marku.Sipas tij, pavarësisht forcave të shumta të policisë të cilët nuk arritën që ta bindin që të dorëzohej, 35-vjeçari la të lirë ish-partneren pas katër orëve, ndërsa i dha fund jetës së tij.“E kishte si një vetëmbrojtje, pra e mbante për disa orë pasi ndihej më i sigurt. Për këtë arsye, të paktën rrëfimi që ai ka dhënë te ish e fejuara e tij, dhe deklaratat që kjo e fundit ka dhënë në polici, dyshohet se ka qenë kjo arsyeja pse ai e ka mbajtur peng”, tha gazetari në Klan Kosova.Pos tjerash, gazetari Marku tha se një shumë e madhe parash dyshohet se shtynë të dyshuarin të kryente aktin kriminal.

Jul 27, 2026
Eric Roberts' Absence from Daughter Emma's Wedding Sparks Buzz New

Eric Roberts' Absence from Daughter Emma's Wedding Sparks Buzz

Eric Roberts confirmed he skipped his daughter Emma Roberts’ Idaho wedding to Cody John on Saturday.In an exclusive statement to Page Six, the “Dark Knight” actor said, “I love my daughter, always have, always will.“It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”Page Six has reached out to Emma for comment but did not immediately hear back.Eric Roberts (seen above Sunday) spoke out after missing his daughter Emma Roberts’ wedding to Cody John. Bruce/Javiles / BACKGRIDIn an exclusive statement to Page Six, the “Dark Knight” actor (seen above Sunday) said, “I love my daughter, always have, always will.” Bruce/Javiles / BACKGRIDA day after the star-studded nuptials that even Eric’s sister, Julia Roberts, attended, the Oscar nominee was seen leaving a Los Angeles-based Crunch Gym, according to photos obtained by Page Six.The 70-year-old was casual for the workout, wearing a gray, long-sleeved Champion shirt and gray sweatpants.Eric was hundreds of miles away from where his famous daughter exchanged vows with her now-husband.The couple said “I do” in front of their close friends and relatives at John’s family estate in Sun Valley after four years of dating.Eric (seen above Sunday) said it is “perfectly wonderful” for Emma to “celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.” Bruce/Javiles / BACKGRIDPage Six obtained photos of Eric leaving the gym in LA on Sunday. Bruce/Javiles / BACKGRIDPage Six obtained exclusive photos of the ceremony, which lasted 45 minutes and took place in 95-degree weather. The “American Horror Story” star, 35, was walked down the aisle by her 5-year-old son, Rhodes, whom she shares with ex Garrett Hedlund.Emma stunned in a “convertible” custom-made, vintage-inspired Monique Lhuillier dress, while the groom looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo. A day prior, Emma and John tied the knot at his family’s estate in Idaho. Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRIDThe “American Horror Story” actress was walked down the aisle by her son, Rhodes. Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRIDThe pair exchanged vows on a wooden platform as guests braved the heat with small fans.Several A-listers attended the wedding, including Ashley Benson and her husband, Brandon Davis; Demi Moore; Kristen Stewart and her partner, Dylan Meyer; Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd.Emma’s famous aunt, Julia, also attended the nuptials, sitting in the second row with her husband, Danny Moder.The “Pretty Woman” actress, 58, looked chic in a flowy blue-and-white polka-dot dress.The bride and groom exchanged vows on a wooden platform. Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRIDEric’s famous sister, Julia Roberts (seen above in a polka-dot dress), attended the ceremony. Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRIDSeveral stars watched the couple wed, including Demi Moore (seen above). Dsanchez/CPR / BACKGRIDEric and his daughter, Emma, have had issues over the years.However, in April, the “King of the Gypsies” actor claimed they were not estranged.While chatting on “Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson” at the time, Eric said that their relationship is “only complicated through outside eyes … because they don’t get any of it.”“So they have their own take, whatever that is,” he explained.Earlier this year, the Lifetime movie star (seen above with his daughter and wife Eliza Roberts) clarified that he and Emma were not estranged. WireImageEric (seen above with his daughter and wife Eliza Roberts) welcomed Emma in February 1991 with ex Kelly Cunningham. WireImageEric admitted that though he is “so proud” of the “Scream Queens” alum, he acknowledged he could have been a better father to Emma as a child.“I was a wash rag. I was not to be depended on emotionally whatsoever,” the “Stalked by My Doctor” star shared, noting that he takes “full responsibility for it.”Eric welcomed Emma in 1991 with ex Kelly Cunningham. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 27, 2026
Albin Kurti's Bold Steps: Five New Agreements with France Elevate Kosovo's Global Standing New

Albin Kurti's Bold Steps: Five New Agreements with France Elevate Kosovo's Global Standing

17:58 | 27 Korrik 2026 Kryeministri në detyrë i Kosovës, Albin Kurti, e ka pritur në takim ministrin e Deleguar për Europën të Republikës Franceze, Benjamin Haddad.Duke përmendur se sot janë nënshkruar pesë marrëveshje mes Kosovës dhe Francës, ai tha se ato thellojnë bashkëpunimin dypalësh në disa fusha kyçe.Sot mirëprita në takim Ministrin e Deleguar për Evropën të Republikës Franceze, Benjamin Haddad.“Vizita e sotme e Ministrit Haddad vjen në vazhdën e drekës së punës që zhvillova me Presidentin Emmanuel Macron më 17 mars në Pallatin Elize dhe të angazhimit tonë të përbashkët për forcimin e marrëdhënieve ndërmjet dy vendeve. Sot, ky angazhim u konkretizua me nënshkrimin e pesë marrëveshjeve ndërmjet Kosovës dhe Francës. Marrëveshja për ekstradim dhe Marrëveshja për ndihmë të ndërsjellë juridike në çështjet penale forcojnë bashkëpunimin ndërmjet institucioneve tona të drejtësisë, në luftimin e krimit dhe sigurimin e llogaridhënies. Marrëveshja e kredisë prej 60 milionë eurosh dhe themelimi i Komitetit Francë–Kosovë do të mbështesin investimet infrastrukturore, përgatitjen dhe organizimin e Lojërave Mesdhetare Prishtina 2030, si dhe trashëgiminë e tyre afatgjatë. Ndërkaq, marrëveshja administrative për mësimdhënien e gjuhës frënge zgjeron mundësitë për mësimin e saj dhe e afron më tej Kosovën me hapësirën frankofone”, shkroi Kurti në një postim në Facebook.Me ministrin Haddad, Kurti tha se diskutuan “për integrimin evropian të Kosovës, sigurinë rajonale, bashkëpunimin ekonomik dhe thellimin e partneritetit dypalësh”. Tha se ia kërkoi “mbështetjen e Francës për avancimin e Kosovës drejt anëtarësimit në Bashkimin Evropian, në NATO dhe në organizata të tjera ndërkombëtare”.“E falënderova Ministrin Haddad për vizitën dhe për angazhimin e tij në avancimin e marrëdhënieve ndërmjet të dyja vendeve. Marrëveshjet e nënshkruara sot dëshmojnë se partneriteti ynë po shndërrohet gjithnjë e më shumë në projekte, investime dhe rezultate konkrete për qytetarët e Kosovës”, shkroi ai.

Jul 27, 2026
Trump's New Tariff Move Targets Forced Labor in Global Trade New

Trump's New Tariff Move Targets Forced Labor in Global Trade

The Trump administration is preparing to take another major step in its effort to reshape global trade, with a new policy expected to affect dozens of America’s trading partners.Administration officials say the move is designed to accomplish more than simply collect revenue, arguing it addresses an issue they believe has put American workers at a disadvantage for decades.The Trump administration is launching a new round of tariffs targeting imports from countries that have not adopted laws banning goods made with forced labor, expanding the president’s trade agenda while tying U.S. tariff policy to international labor standards.The new duties will affect imports from roughly 60 countries and are set to take effect as an earlier round of temporary tariffs expires, marking another major shift in U.S. trade policy.Advertisement Senior administration officials announced Thursday that countries with laws prohibiting imports made through forced labor will generally face a 10% tariff, while countries that have not enacted similar measures will face a 12.5% tariff.The new duties are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 24.U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the policy is intended to encourage other nations to adopt labor protections similar to those already enforced by the United States.“The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,” Greer said in a statement.“Today’s action will begin to correct what is both a human rights abuse and distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere.”According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the 10% tariff rate will apply to imports from countries including Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.Administration officials said India qualified for the lower tariff after adopting legislation aimed at preventing products made with forced labor from entering its supply chain.The European Union, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will face either 10% or 12.5% tariffs depending on the product involved, while most other countries covered by the policy will receive the higher 12.5% rate.The duties are being imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a law that allows the United States to respond to foreign trade practices it determines are unfair or discriminatory.Administration officials said using Section 301 provides a stronger legal foundation after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s earlier “Liberation Day” tariffs.Officials argued the new approach is designed to withstand future legal challenges while advancing the administration’s broader trade objectives.One senior administration official said the policy is intended to strengthen labor rights enforcement abroad, restore fairness for American workers and encourage trading partners to eliminate forced labor from global supply chains.The administration also emphasized that the United States has prohibited imports made wholly or partially through forced labor for decades.Officials said oil and natural gas imports will be exempt.The administration also said the new Section 301 tariffs will not be stacked on top of existing Section 232 tariffs that already apply to products such as steel and aluminum for national security reasons.Although the new duties will apply to approximately 99% of U.S. imports, administration officials said they are not expected to produce major economic disruption because many of the tariff rates are similar to those already in place.The announcement comes just days after President Trump imposed new tariffs of up to 50% on certain Canadian goods, continuing an aggressive trade strategy that has become a central part of his economic agenda, The New York Post reported.With the latest action, the administration is broadening its use of tariffs beyond traditional trade disputes by linking import duties to labor standards, arguing that countries seeking greater access to the American market should also take stronger action against the use of forced labor in global supply chains.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Jul 27, 2026