Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 15th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump sees halt to Iran executions as West pulls staff
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has received assurances that the execution of anti-government protesters in Iran has ceased, a claim echoed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi who insisted there are "no plans" for hangings. Despite these diplomatic signals, human rights groups report that capital punishment remains common in the country, and Washington has threatened "very strong action" should the crackdown escalate, prompting the U.S. and UK to withdraw some personnel from regional bases as a security precaution.
Iran airspace closure causes regional travel chaos
Commercial aviation across the Middle East faced significant disruption on Wednesday after Iran temporarily closed its airspace for five hours amid fears of military escalation with the United States. Although restrictions were eventually lifted, major carriers including Lufthansa and IndiGo were forced to divert routes or suspend services, with aviation safety groups warning that the heightened risk of missile activity and misidentification in the conflict zone continues to pose a threat to civil aircraft.
Trump questions exile Pahlavi’s support in Iran
President Trump has expressed scepticism regarding whether Reza Pahlavi, the U.S.-based son of the late Shah, commands sufficient domestic support to lead Iran should the current clerical regime collapse. Speaking to Reuters, Trump described the exiled figure as "very nice" but emphasised that political change must originate from within the nation, signalling a reluctance to openly endorse specific opposition leaders despite the administration's condemnation of Tehran’s actions over the recent unrest.
Denmark and NATO allies boost Arctic defence
Citing rising security tensions in the High North, Denmark has announced an immediate expansion of its military presence in Greenland, supported by deployments from NATO allies including Sweden, Norway, and Germany. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen stated that the increased allocation of aircraft and vessels is essential for maintaining a robust defence posture, a move confirmed ahead of high-level talks in Washington regarding the territory's strategic future and sovereignty.
Zelenskyy declares energy emergency as Trump blames Kyiv for war
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares a state of emergency in the energy sector following Russian airstrikes and freezing temperatures, President Donald Trump has publicly blamed Kyiv for stalling peace negotiations. In stark contrast to the stance held by European allies, Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to end the nearly four-year conflict, asserting that it is Zelenskyy who remains "less ready" to reach a deal, despite Ukraine’s insistence that it cannot constitutionally cede territory to Moscow.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began the second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian officials....
Uzbekistan is accelerating plans to expand uranium production and deepen international nuclear cooperation, positioning the sector as a pillar of long...
A landmark gathering of commercial and political minds has convened in the Kyrgyz capital, signalling a significant shift in Washington’s foreign po...
Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday (3 February), security sources and witnesses...
Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed at least 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian officials said, as Israel h...
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began the second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian officials.
Uzbekistan is accelerating plans to expand uranium production and deepen international nuclear cooperation, positioning the sector as a pillar of long-term industrial growth and resource security.
A landmark gathering of commercial and political minds has convened in the Kyrgyz capital, signalling a significant shift in Washington’s foreign policy approach towards the Eurasian heartland.
Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed at least 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinian officials said, as Israel halts the passage of patients through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.
Talks with the U.S. should be pursued to secure national interests as long as "threats and unreasonable expectations" are avoided, President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X on Tuesday (3 February).
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has denied that Havana and Washington have entered formal negotiations, countering recent assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump, while saying the island is open to dialogue under certain conditions.
Mexico said it will stop sending oil to Cuba as U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the Caribbean nation.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 opened in Doha on Sunday, drawing tens of thousands of founders, investors, policymakers and technology leaders to what organisers describe as one of the region’s largest digital economy gatherings.
Any U.S. military strike on Iran would almost certainly trigger cross-border retaliation and could ignite a wider regional war, according to political analyst James M. Dorsey.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began the second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian officials.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said the search at his social media platform X offices in Paris on Tuesday by French authorities was a "political attack".
Thousands of documents linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been taken down from the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) website after victims and their lawyers warned that sensitive personal information had been exposed.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday (February 3) one day after the U.S. and India signed a trade deal.
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