Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 21st of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump optimistic on Greenland deal as he snubs G7
U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that Washington will ‘work something out’ with NATO allies regarding his contentious bid to acquire Greenland. Speaking ahead of his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump defended his assertive approach to the alliance and dismissed concerns over transatlantic unity, even as he confirmed he would not attend the emergency G7 meeting in Paris, questioning the political longevity of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Global leaders at Davos warn of ‘world without rules’
Delegates at the World Economic Forum have issued stark warnings against a slide into protectionism, with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen uniting to condemn the “unacceptable” accumulation of tariffs. Von der Leyen cautioned that the U.S. risks plunging the alliance into a ‘downward spiral’ that would only aid adversaries, confirming that Brussels is prepared to launch a proportional response if Washington proceeds with levies linked to the Greenland dispute.
Brussels freezes U.S. trade pact as diplomatic row deepens
The European Parliament has suspended the ratification of a trade agreement with the United States following President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight European Union nations over the Greenland standoff. Trump has reportedly threatened 200% duties on French wines after President Macron refused to join the U.S.-led "Board of Peace", whilst British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged calm, warning that a trade war would act as a tax on households across the continent.
Fatal derailment near Barcelona compounds Spain’s rail crisis
Spain’s railway network has suffered a second fatal incident in three days after a commuter train derailed near Barcelona Tuesday evening following a landslide caused by heavy rain, leaving the driver dead and 37 passengers injured. The incident comes as the country remains in mourning following a high-speed crash in Córdoba on Sunday evening, raising urgent questions regarding infrastructure maintenance. Operator Adif has imposed speed restrictions on key lines.
Russian strikes leave Kyiv freezing and nuclear sites at risk
A massive Russian air offensive has targeted critical energy infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving more than one million households in Kyiv without heating or electricity amidst temperatures of -13C. The strikes, which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned had compromised safety at nuclear-linked facilities, occurred despite reports of ‘constructive’ peace talks between U.S. and Russian envoys in Davos, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appeal urgently for greater American pressure on Moscow to halt the bombardment.
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The UK has unveiled a major new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the shadow fleet, military supply chains and financial networks that su...
China’s retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, signaling furthe...
The UK has unveiled a major new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the shadow fleet, military supply chains and financial networks that support the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
France has continued activities that undermine the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process, including espionage and information campaigns targeting Baku, according to Azerbaijan’s State Commission Against Foreign Interference and Hybrid Threats.
Russian sailors aboard a naval frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday after the vessel reportedly came too close, according to a source familiar with the incident.
QatarEnergy is prepared to rapidly restore liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at its Ras Laffan complex once shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz return to normal, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
Pakistan's heavy reliance on imported energy was laid bare by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which disrupted regional supplies, drove up costs and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's energy security. However, a proposed peace agreement now offers hope for economic relief.
The UK has unveiled a major new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the shadow fleet, military supply chains and financial networks that support the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
Russian sailors aboard a naval frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday after the vessel reportedly came too close, according to a source familiar with the incident.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging countries to commit more resources to contain the spread of the virus.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned against actions in the Black Sea that could threaten regional stability, saying he raised the issue directly with Russia during talks in Moscow.
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