Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump threatens 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
President Donald Trump has announced an immediate 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran, responding to the escalating anti-government protests within the Islamic Republic. Although the White House has yet to release official documentation, the move aims to intensify pressure on Tehran, potentially impacting major trading partners such as China, India, and the UAE.
U.S. orders citizens to leave Iran immediately
The United States has issued an urgent directive for all American citizens to depart Iran immediately, citing intensifying violence and communication blackouts driven by widespread protests. As commercial flights face disruptions, the advisory recommends land routes via Armenia or Türkiye, whilst the Trump administration considers options ranging from diplomatic talks to potential military action.
Finland and Sweden urge tougher EU sanctions on Russia
Finland and Sweden have called for stricter economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties and a complete ban on ships carrying Russian energy to the European Union. Speaking at a security conference, foreign ministers from both nations emphasised the necessity of cutting Moscow’s war funding, with these proposals set to be considered for the EU’s forthcoming sanctions package.
NATO discusses Arctic security amidst Greenland speculation
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has confirmed that the alliance is discussing steps to bolster Arctic security, a move intended to address President Donald Trump’s strategic concerns regarding the region and his interest in Greenland. While Danish officials maintain the territory is not for sale, allies are exploring operations to counter increasing Russian and Chinese activity in the High North.
Deadly Russian missile barrage strikes Kharkiv
A severe wave of Russian missile attacks struck Ukraine’s major cities early Tuesday, killing at least four people in Kharkiv and injuring several others. Ukrainian officials described the assault, which involved approximately 20 ballistic missiles targeting Kharkiv and Kyiv, as the most intense bombardment of the year so far, further straining the nation's air defences.
Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelen...
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One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi ...
The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, urging Washington to step in to ensure that Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement.
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The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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