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 on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it wa...
The European Commission has announced €493 million in emergency support for the Ebola response, including funding for vaccines, treatment and health...
A British Iranian man has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a memorial wall in north London, an area with a large Jewish population, ...
Iran says it is prepared for all scenarios as Tehran and Washington seek to avoid renewed tensions ahead of the planned signing of a memorandum of und...
Russia’s fuel market is coming under increasing strain as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt output at major oil refineries, forcing Moscow to rely mor...
A British Iranian man has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a memorial wall in north London, an area with a large Jewish population, police have said.
Russia’s fuel market is coming under increasing strain as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt output at major oil refineries, forcing Moscow to rely more heavily on imports from Belarus, according to sources reported by Reuters.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed an $800 million contribution from the U.S., saying the funding will strengthen humanitarian operations as global hunger continues to rise.
The United States military says it has carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two others alive.
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.
Ukraine has said it struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Moscow region, marking one of the deepest reported attacks into Russian territory in recent months.
The European Commission has announced €493 million in emergency support for the Ebola response, including funding for vaccines, treatment and health security measures.
A British Iranian man has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a memorial wall in north London, an area with a large Jewish population, police have said.
Russia’s fuel market is coming under increasing strain as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt output at major oil refineries, forcing Moscow to rely more heavily on imports from Belarus, according to sources reported by Reuters.
The United States military says it has carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two others alive.
Armed assailants have taken a woman and her young daughter from a health centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said, raising fresh concerns over the spread of Ebola in the region.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment