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.
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The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education, living costs and military service proposals. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on developing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant following talks at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Saturday.
Foreign ministers from the U.S., Japan, Australia and India raised concerns over export restrictions and economic coercion at a Quad meeting in Atlanta, U.S., on Saturday, 31 October 2026, according to their joint statement.
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