Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 5th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump claims U.S. control over Venezuela after Maduro detention
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that Washington now effectively controls Venezuela following the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, warning of further military action if stability is not restored.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said remaining Venezuelan officials must cooperate or face severe consequences. He also outlined plans for U.S. oil companies to invest in rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, invoking what he described as a reinterpretation of the Monroe Doctrine to justify American dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
Tokayev plays down political significance of Putin–Nazarbayev talks
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has publicly dismissed the significance of recent private meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former leader Nursultan Nazarbayev, describing them as personal rather than political.
By portraying the talks as informal exchanges between old acquaintances, Tokayev appeared to underline that authority in Astana now rests firmly with the current administration, amid continued political restructuring following the unrest of 2022.
Azerbaijan and Türkiye agree 33 bcm gas supply deal
Azerbaijan and Türkiye have secured a significant energy agreement for the supply of 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas, set to be delivered over a 15-year period starting in 2029.
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the deal would include annual volumes from the Absheron gas field in the Caspian Sea and use the existing Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum pipeline, strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries into the 2040s.
Denmark rejects Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed suggestions that the United States should acquire Greenland, calling the remarks unfounded and urging Washington to stop issuing threats towards a close ally.
The comments followed Trump’s assertion that the Arctic territory is vital to U.S. defence. Copenhagen reiterated that the self-governing island is not for sale, amid growing unease over Washington’s recent rhetoric.
Deadly unrest erupts in Iran amid economic pressure
At least 16 people have been killed and hundreds arrested in Iran as protests over inflation and economic hardship escalated into clashes with security forces.
The protests, described as the most serious in three years, has heightened regional tensions. Donald Trump has suggested possible U.S. intervention if violence continues, while Tehran has warned of retaliation as it seeks to contain unrest amid a collapsing currency and ongoing sanctions.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with renewed military action on Sunday if Tehran-backed Hezbollah continues attacks from Lebanon, even as ...
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure. ...
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-...
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that ...
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with renewed military action on Sunday if Tehran-backed Hezbollah continues attacks from Lebanon, even as Vice President JD Vance held the first talks with Iranian officials under a week-old peace agreement in Switzerland.
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo Petro or elect conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella in a closely watched presidential runoff.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-standing issue that was raised by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an expected NATO summit visit to Ankara next month.
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that had paralysed transport networks across the country.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo Petro or elect conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella in a closely watched presidential runoff.
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-standing issue that was raised by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an expected NATO summit visit to Ankara next month.
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that had paralysed transport networks across the country.
Ukraine's improved position on the battlefield has done little to ease the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people displaced by the conflict, according to the head of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
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