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.
German voters cast ballots on Sunday in two state elections that could add to the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his governmen...
Iraq has returned restricted airspace across the western part of the country to civilian authorities, ending limits imposed for military operations...
Denmark and Greenland have moved to reassure the public that their sovereignty will remain intact under a new security agreement with the United St...
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and U.S. commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that additional news organisations could be barred from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over coverage he described as “fake news”.
German voters cast ballots on Sunday in two state elections that could add to the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his government faces growing public frustration and a resurgent far right.
Iraq has returned restricted airspace across the western part of the country to civilian authorities, ending limits imposed for military operations against Islamic State since 2016, the Transport Ministry said.
Denmark and Greenland have moved to reassure the public that their sovereignty will remain intact under a new security agreement with the United States.
World leaders are set to gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York for several days of high-level debate, with Iran, Ukraine, artificial intelligence (AI) and a range of global crises expected to dominate discussions this week.
Ed Sheeran has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his U.S. tour, apologising for decisions made after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up over his public support for Palestine.
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