Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump unveils 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza transition
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced the formation of a "Board of Peace" to supervise Gaza’s reconstruction and governance, describing the body on Truth Social as the "most prestigious" ever assembled. While specific members are yet to be revealed, the initiative marks the launch of the second phase of the U.S. ceasefire plan, which involves full demilitarisation and the backing of a newly appointed "Palestinian Technocratic Government" to manage the Strip during the transitional period.
Carney and Xi seek to reset Canada-China relations
In a significant move to rebuild diplomatic ties, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, suggesting that a renewed strategic partnership could deliver "historic" economic gains for both nations. The visit, the first by a Canadian leader since 2017, focuses on deepening collaboration in agriculture and finance as both Ottawa and Beijing seek to diversify their trade interests amidst escalating tariff pressures from the Trump administration.
Stun grenade explosion injures 18 at Russian training centre
Russian authorities have launched an investigation after a stun grenade explosion at an Interior Ministry vocational training centre in the Republic of Komi left at least 18 people injured. The blast, which occurred during a personnel exercise in the regional capital of Syktyvkar, sparked a fire and forced the evacuation of 200 people, with health officials confirming that four of the victims remain in an extremely serious condition.
White House reports halt to 800 executions in Iran
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Iranian authorities have suspended 800 scheduled executions amidst ongoing anti-government protests, though President Donald Trump has warned that "all options remain on the table" regarding a U.S. response. As Washington imposes fresh sanctions on senior officials and tracks illicit financial flows from the regime, human rights groups estimate that the crackdown has already resulted in more than 2,600 deaths. Iran says it doesn't seek escalation or confrontation but says that any act of aggression "will be met with a decisive, proportionate, and lawful response."
Venezuelan Machado gifts Nobel medal to Trump during White House visit
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during an historic meeting at the White House, describing the gift as a symbolic gesture of brotherhood in the fight against tyranny. While the President accepted the honour and praised Machado’s bravery, administration officials clarified that U.S. policy remains focused on rebuilding Venezuela’s economy and oil sector following the recent capture of Nicolas Maduro.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. fi...
A man previously convicted of spying on Türkiye has been arrested by Turkish and Syrian authorities after more than a decade on the run, Turki...
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says around 25 kilometres of the TAPI gas pipeline have been laid in Herat province, as work co...
Three Armenian citizens have been charged following an alleged attempt to attack Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at St Anna Cathedral in Yerevan on ...
HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by ...
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
Three Armenian citizens have been charged following an alleged attempt to attack Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at St Anna Cathedral in Yerevan on 29 March. Analysts say the incident reflects rising tensions between the government and the Church ahead of upcoming elections.
HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by an investigative outlet, appeared to show him discussing EU sanctions with his Russian counterpart days before an election that could shape Budapest’s relationship with Moscow, Reuters reports.
China and Kenya have agreed to revive a long-delayed railway project, signalling renewed momentum in infrastructure cooperation and a shift towards more sustainable financing models across Africa.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the U.S is in talks with the new Iranian regime. He said this in a post on his Truth Social account but warned that the U.S. will "Obliterate" Iran's electric and oil facilities if no deal is reached, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz closure.
NASA is aiming to launch its Artemis 2 mission on Wednesday (1 April), sending astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, officials confirmed. According to the Space Administration, the launch window is due to open at 23:24 GMT, with additional opportunities to 6 April if delays occur.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
The war in Iran has rapidly upended regional security, triggering spillover across the Middle East and raising fears of wider economic disruption that could threaten globalisation.
The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for the second time since the U.S.-Israeli war began on Tehran. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early 30 March but gave no further details.
A Russia-flagged tanker carrying about 700,000 barrels of crude has arrived in Cuba’s Matanzas Bay, marking the first major oil delivery to the island since the Trump administration cut off its fuel supplies.
China and Kenya have agreed to revive a long-delayed railway project, signalling renewed momentum in infrastructure cooperation and a shift towards more sustainable financing models across Africa.
HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by an investigative outlet, appeared to show him discussing EU sanctions with his Russian counterpart days before an election that could shape Budapest’s relationship with Moscow, Reuters reports.
The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine, amid tensions within the bloc over blocked EU aid.
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