Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 19th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pope Francis Has Pneumonia, Vatican Says
The Pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on February 14 and he has been suffering from a severe respiratory infection, bronchitis, for more than a week.
2. 10% of NASA Workforce Laid Off Amid Trump Administration Cut
NASA has laid off 10 percent of its workforce as part of a broader federal government downsizing initiative led by President Donald Trump's administration, according to a report from ABC News that cited unnamed sources at the space agency.
The layoffs - reportedly affecting probationary employees and those accepting buyouts, according to ArsTechnica—come as Trump's administration implements workforce reductions across multiple federal agencies with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) being tasked with identifying cost-cutting measures.
3. Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he intends to impose auto tariffs "in the neighborhood of 25%" and similar duties on semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports, the latest in a series of measures threatening to upend international trade.
On Friday, Trump said levies on automobiles would come as soon as April 2, the day after members of his cabinet are due to deliver reports to him outlining options for a range of import duties as he seeks to reshape global trade.
4. Azerbaijan-Serbia energy cooperation has entered new stage, says minister
Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Serbia has entered a new stage in both traditional and renewable energy sectors, Azerbaijan's Minister of Finance Sahil Babayev said at an event dedicated to Serbia's Statehood Day.
According to the minister, Serbia has become a transit country for Azerbaijan's energy exports to the Balkan countries and rest of Europe.
5. Korea declares 'all-out' efforts to face down Trump-era tariffs
The South Korean government declared an "all-out" efforts in response to escalating global tariff tensions on Tuesday, unveiling a substantial support package for local businesses under growing pressure.
"With the new Trump administration triggering a tariff war, South Korea faces increasing uncertainty on the exports front," acting President Choi Sang-mok said in a Cabinet meeting. "We are now launching an all-out efforts on trade. From this point, how a country responds to the US-led trade war will shape its future."
6. Japan government not to participate in U.N. nuke ban meeting in March
The Japanese government will not participate in next month's meeting of signatories of the U.N. nuclear ban treaty in New York, according to Kyodo news.
Japan is not a member of the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons but had faced calls to attend the five-day meeting from March 3 as an observer, as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
7. U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants welcomed under Biden
The Trump administration has enacted a pause on all immigration applications filed by migrants from Latin America and Ukraine allowed into the U.S. under certain Biden-era programs, citing fraud and security concerns, according to two U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by CBS News.
The application freeze will remain in place indefinitely while government officials work to identify potential cases of fraud and enhance vetting procedures to mitigate concerns related to national security and public safety, according to the directive.
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The EU’s border agency is pushing for disciplinary action against Greece over ongoing migrant pushbacks, citing repeated human rights abuses and calling for potential infringement proceedings by the European Commission.
Italy’s government is facing internal doubts over whether its plan to meet NATO’s defense spending target of 2 percent of GDP will satisfy NATO and the European Commission, despite publicly maintaining confidence in its budget strategy.
The Kremlin said Thursday it has no talks under way with Washington or European capitals to revive Russian gas flows via Ukraine, leaving TurkStream as Moscow’s only pipeline route into Europe.
A 30-nation NomadMania delegation began a three-day tour of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and East Zangezur on Thursday to survey post-war reconstruction and promote the region as a dark-tourism destination.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least nine people and injuring 70, including six children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
China launched its Shenzhou-20 mission on Thursday, sending three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. The successful liftoff marks its 15th crewed flight as Pakistan eyes sending the first foreign astronaut on a future mission.
TF FEST 2025 opened Thursday in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, bringing together 116 student-run training companies from Bulgaria, Serbia, and Montenegro to showcase skills, compete, and connect with real businesses in a dynamic, interactive environment.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ending the Ukraine war and improving strained bilateral ties, amid rising tensions following Trump’s return to office and policy disagreements.
The EU’s border agency is pushing for disciplinary action against Greece over ongoing migrant pushbacks, citing repeated human rights abuses and calling for potential infringement proceedings by the European Commission.
Italy’s government is facing internal doubts over whether its plan to meet NATO’s defense spending target of 2 percent of GDP will satisfy NATO and the European Commission, despite publicly maintaining confidence in its budget strategy.
The EU’s border agency is pushing for disciplinary action against Greece over ongoing migrant pushbacks, citing repeated human rights abuses and calling for potential infringement proceedings by the European Commission.
Italy’s government is facing internal doubts over whether its plan to meet NATO’s defense spending target of 2 percent of GDP will satisfy NATO and the European Commission, despite publicly maintaining confidence in its budget strategy.
The Kremlin said Thursday it has no talks under way with Washington or European capitals to revive Russian gas flows via Ukraine, leaving TurkStream as Moscow’s only pipeline route into Europe.
A 30-nation NomadMania delegation began a three-day tour of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh and East Zangezur on Thursday to survey post-war reconstruction and promote the region as a dark-tourism destination.
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