AnewZ Morning Brief - February 6th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 6th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order nationwide

A second federal judge has issued an order blocking Donald Trump's administration from implementing his plan to curtail U.S. birthright citizenship, saying no court in the United States has ever endorsed the Republican president's interpretation of the Constitution.

During a hearing on Wednesday in Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman sided with two immigrant rights groups and five pregnant women who argued that their children were at risk of being denied U.S. citizenship based on the immigration status of their parents in violation of the Constitution.

2. Argentina to withdraw from WHO after Trump exit, citing 'deep differences'

Argentina will pull out of the World Health Organization (WHO), a presidential spokesperson said on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's executive order last month to pull the United States out of the global health group.

Trump, who Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei considers a close ally, moved to exit the organization on his first day in office on January 20.

3. Israel withdraws from UN Human Rights Council, following US lead

Israel announced Wednesday that it is withdrawing from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) following a decision by the US to no longer participate in the body.

“Israel welcomes President (Donald) Trump’s decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC),” Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X.

4. Mexican troops deployed to border as part of deal to pause US tariffs

Hundreds of Mexican soldiers were mobilized on Tuesday to the border with the United States as part of an agreement that halted U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports under the condition the Latin American country cracks down on fentanyl trafficking.

The Mexican troops will be posted to hot spots along the border with high rates of illegal migration and drug and weapons trafficking, including the border states of Baja California, Sonora and Tamaulipas, said three military and government officials with knowledge of the plan.

5. Unexpectedly warm January puzzles climate scientists

January 2025 set a new global heat record, with temperatures 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels, highlighting ongoing climate change concerns.
 

6. Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts

The Central American country of Guatemala has agreed to ramp up the number of deportation flights it receives from the United States, after a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

At a news conference on Wednesday, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo also announced that his country would accept non-citizens sent from the US.

7. Helicopter crashes in Italy: Three victims, including the heir to a well-known family

A helicopter crashed in the province of Parma, Italy, this evening. The air accident occurred over the village of Castel Guelfo and Italian media report that three people on board the helicopter have died.

Among the victims is Lorenzo Rovagnati, heir to the historic meat company. The helicopter crashed inside the Castelguelfo castle estate, a medieval villa along the Via Emilia, in the municipality of Noceto.

8. Turkmenistan to develop new payment system

Turkmenistan is set to launch a new payment system, 'Galkynyş', Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Hojamyrat Geldimyradov said during a recent government meeting, Trend reports.

The development of the system is being spearheaded by the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan. The new platform aims to provide modern, high-quality remote services for both institutions and individuals, enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of banking operations.

9. Trials resume for Ruben Vardanyan

The trial of Ruben Vardanyan, who is accused of violating the laws and customs of war, as well as terrorism, financing terrorism, and other charges, will continue on Thursday.

During the process to be held at the Baku Court Complex under the chairmanship of Judge Zeynal Aghayev of the Baku Military Court, it is expected that the court investigation will be declared open and the prosecutor will announce the conclusive part of the indictment.

Copied