Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iran open to nuclear talks despite war readiness
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that whilst Tehran does not seek conflict with Israel or the United States, it remains fully prepared to respond to any aggression. Speaking from Beirut, Mr Araghchi emphasised that Iran is open to resuming nuclear negotiations with Washington, provided such talks are founded on mutual respect rather than "dictation", a statement that comes amidst intensifying economic protests within Iran.
Trump warns Tehran against harming protesters
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the Tehran will be "hit very hard" if authorities resort to killing demonstrators during the ongoing nationwide unrest. As protests over economic hardship enter their second week with reports of casualties, Iranian officials have dismissed Mr Trump’s comments as foreign interference, maintaining that the unrest is being driven by external actors.
Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods
The Syrian Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in three neighbourhoods of Aleppo, offering Kurdish-led fighters a six-hour window to withdraw from contested areas following fierce overnight clashes. This ultimatum in the northern city poses a significant challenge for President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s pledge to unify the country, as government forces prepare to assume control of districts previously held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Deadly Russian strikes hit Kyiv infrastructure
A barrage of Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, killing at least four people and injuring nineteen others whilst causing widespread damage to residential buildings and critical infrastructure. The attacks, which disrupted water supplies and sparked fires across the capital, occurred as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares to finalise a security guarantee framework with the United States amidst intensifying battles on the eastern front.
UN Chief regrets U.S. withdrawal from agencies
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep regret following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw the United States from more than 30 entities linked to the global body. Whilst the White House argues these organisations no longer serve American interests, UN officials have reiterated that financial contributions remain a legal obligation under the UN Charter and affirmed their commitment to continuing their mandates despite the U.S. withdrawal.
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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