Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 6th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that tariff revenues are poised to exceed $600 billion, claiming these measures have significantly bolstered the nation’s financial strength and international standing.
The claim comes as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the legality of the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration has indicated it would seek alternative legal routes to preserve the levies should the court rule against their current basis.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has condemned President Trump’s recent comments regarding the annexation of the Arctic island, declaring that the territory is not for sale.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any hostile action against a NATO ally would undermine the alliance’s post-war security framework. Several European governments have echoed those concerns amid renewed U.S. strategic interest in the region.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has voted to cease operations following the U.S. Congress’s decision to eliminate its federal funding, ending over 50 years of support for American public media.
The board opted to fully dissolve the organisation rather than leave it dormant and vulnerable to political manipulation, forcing local broadcasters to rely entirely on private donations and sponsorship to ensure their future survival.
President Ilham Aliyev has characterised 2025 as a pivotal year, marking the political conclusion of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict and a significant reset in relations with the United States under the Trump administration.
He pointed to the lifting of Section 907 restrictions and progress on the Zangezur Corridor, outlining a broader strategy focused on regional connectivity, the development of an AI hub and the expansion of a privatised defence industry.
The Syrian government has categorically denied social media reports alleging an assassination attempt on President Ahmed al-Sharaa, dismissing the claims as "completely untrue".
State media aired footage showing the president walking through central Damascus and making purchases with the country’s new currency, in what officials said was an effort to dispel rumours amid heightened security following Syria’s political transition in late 2024.
Armenia could face soaring gas prices, a sharp drop in remittances and tighter restrictions on migrant workers if its membership of the Eurasian Ec...
Pakistan’s military chief is heading to Iran for talks as Islamabad pushes for dialogue between Tehran and Washington, while reaffirming its ...
The European Union has warned that Georgia's bid to ban five major opposition parties threatens political freedoms and fair competition, as the...
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for continuing to target Russia's energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight killed at least one person and damaged a metro station.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Norway for talks about the Russia-Ukraine war. He is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who arrived in Oslo earlier. Witkoff will also meet European officials.
The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the violence, looting and vandalism that erupted during cost-of-living protests across France. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held crisis talks on Monday, calling for partial curfews and raising the possibility of a state of emergency.
An oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said late Sunday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Norway for talks about the Russia-Ukraine war. He is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who arrived in Oslo earlier. Witkoff will also meet European officials.
Beijing says it deployed naval forces to monitor a U.S. warship near Sabina Shoal, while Taiwan reports a separate confrontation with a Chinese coast guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.
Tensions are mounting across Asia, with North Korea warning of war, China clashing with the U.S. and the Philippines, and protests gathering pace in Indonesia and India. Military threats, diplomatic disputes and political unrest are fuelling uncertainty across the region.
Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta voted to remain part of the country in a non-binding referendum on Monday, 19 October, CBC News reports, delivering a much-needed victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney amid an ongoing trade war with the United States.
A Kenyan court has convicted cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-defendants of murder over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in a case that shocked the world and exposed one of the deadliest cult-related tragedies in recent memory.
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