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.
When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Davos on Tuesday (20 January), a speec...
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewe...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States intends to bid to host the World Expo 2035, backing Miami, Florida, as the propose...
United Nations agencies have taken over the management of vast detention camps in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people associated wi...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Türkiye opposes any form of foreign intervention in I...
When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Davos on Tuesday (20 January), a speech that resonated at home and heightened tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, who later withdrew Canada’s invitation to the Board of Peace.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States intends to bid to host the World Expo 2035, backing Miami, Florida, as the proposed host city and promising major economic benefits if the bid is successful.
United Nations agencies have taken over the management of vast detention camps in northeastern Syria housing tens of thousands of people associated with Islamic State (IS), after Kurdish-led forces guarding the sites withdrew amid clashes with Syrian government troops.
Qarabağ claimed a late 3–2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic home win in Baku.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow could pay $1 billion from Russian assets frozen abroad to secure permanent membership in President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’.
“I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the U.S.,” US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum. During his Wednesday (21 January) address, he once more cited national security concerns as the reason for wanting to own the Arctic island.
A commuter train collided with a construction crane in southeastern Spain on Thursday (22 January), injuring several passengers, days after a high-speed rail disaster in Andalusia killed at least 43 people.
President Donald Trump says he has agreed a "framework" for a Greenland deal with NATO.
When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Davos on Tuesday (20 January), a speech that resonated at home and heightened tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, who later withdrew Canada’s invitation to the Board of Peace.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States intends to bid to host the World Expo 2035, backing Miami, Florida, as the proposed host city and promising major economic benefits if the bid is successful.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Türkiye opposes any form of foreign intervention in Iran, as protests and economic pressures continue to fuel tensions in the Islamic republic.
Vice President JD Vance delivered a broad defence of the thousands of federal agents leading an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, saying that "far-left agitators" and uncooperative local officials are to blame for chaos on the streets.
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