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.
Russian forces launched what Ukrainian officials described as the most intense wave of missile attacks so far this year on Ukraine’s two largest cit...
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is departing for China (13 January) for the first time since 2017, after years of strained diplomatic relations ...
Astronomers have observed a white dwarf - a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember - that is creating a colourful shockwave as it moves through spac...
The U.S. will invest $115 million in counter-drone measures to bolster security around the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary celebratio...
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 ...
Russian forces launched what Ukrainian officials described as the most intense wave of missile attacks so far this year on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, killing at least four people in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Astronomers have observed a white dwarf - a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember - that is creating a colourful shockwave as it moves through space, leaving them searching for an explanation.
The U.S. will invest $115 million in counter-drone measures to bolster security around the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday, the latest sign of governments stepping up drone defences.
Minnesota and Illinois have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, seeking to block a surge of federal immigration enforcement officers sent into their states following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis last week.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
Israel has sharply escalated its warnings to Lebanon amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Nida Al Watan.
Iranian authorities have taken steps to disrupt access to Starlink satellite internet, according to users and digital-rights groups, in what appears to be the latest effort to tighten control over people’s access to the internet inside the country.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is departing for China (13 January) for the first time since 2017, after years of strained diplomatic relations between the two countries that began in the late 2010s with disputes over trade, national security and human rights significantly weakened their ties.
The U.S. will invest $115 million in counter-drone measures to bolster security around the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday, the latest sign of governments stepping up drone defences.
Japan and South Korea have held high-level talks aimed at strengthening security cooperation and deepening economic ties, against a backdrop of rising tensions in East Asia.
Russian forces launched what Ukrainian officials described as the most intense wave of missile attacks so far this year on Ukraine’s two largest cities early on Tuesday, killing at least four people in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Minnesota and Illinois have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, seeking to block a surge of federal immigration enforcement officers sent into their states following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. immigration officer in Minneapolis last week.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment