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.
The Middle East crisis intensifies after the deadly attack on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound on Saturday that killed him, wi...
Türkiye and Iran have suspended day-trip passenger crossings at their shared border, Türkiye's trade minister said Monday, as a ...
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov following recent mil...
Global air travel remained in turmoil on Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region prompted widespre...
Uzbekistan has expressed deep concern over the rapid escalation of tensions in the Middle East, urging restraint and diplomatic resolution as ...
The Middle East crisis intensifies after the deadly attack on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound on Saturday that killed him, wife and other family members and senior figures. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. targets in the region.
Türkiye and Iran have suspended day-trip passenger crossings at their shared border, Türkiye's trade minister said Monday, as a U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its third day.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel on targets in Iran, as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
Global air travel remained in turmoil on Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region prompted widespread airspace closures across the Middle East, disrupting one of the world’s most important aviation corridors.
Follow the latest developments and global reaction after the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” in Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran.
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant Saudi Aramco closed its Ras Tanura refinery on Monday following an Iranian drone strike, an industry source told Reuters as Tehran retaliated across the Gulf after a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iranian targets over the weekend.
The Kremlin is utilising the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran to validate its ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian officials are pointing to the escalation in the Middle East as evidence that Western nations do not adhere to international rules.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has moved into a pivotal constitutional role following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, becoming the clerical member of Iran’s temporary leadership council under Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Middle East crisis intensifies after the deadly attack on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's compound on Saturday that killed him, wife and other family members and senior figures. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. targets in the region.
The UK said it's allowing the U.S. to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iran amid escalating missile attacks, after a suspected drone strike hit a British airbase in southern Cyprus, causing limited damage.
The Kremlin is utilising the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran to validate its ongoing war in Ukraine. Russian officials are pointing to the escalation in the Middle East as evidence that Western nations do not adhere to international rules.
European Union stands with its member states in the face of any threat, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in response to the drone strike that hit Britain's Royal Air Force base of Akrotiri in southern Cyprus overnight.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 27th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Protests broke out in Pakistan and Iraq on Sunday after Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. At least nine people were reported dead in clashes near the U.S. consulate in Karachi.
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