Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22nd of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump and NATO agree Arctic framework, averting tariff war
U.S. President Donald Trump said a new strategic 'framework' with NATO of a future deal over Greenland and the Arctic has been agreed. It's a move that has prompted Washington to withdraw the threat of punitive tariffs on European allies just days before they were due to take effect. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Trump indicated the deal would secure U.S. defence interests in the High North without requiring a transfer of sovereignty over Greenland - a point confirmed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who noted that the territory's status "did not come up" during their constructive talks on countering Russian and Chinese influence.
Trump claims ‘Board of Peace’ could replace UN as allies sign up
President Trump has suggested that his newly formed ‘Board of Peace’, initially designed to oversea the reconstruction of Gaza, could eventually supersede the United Nations, arguing that the established international body has failed to meet its potential. Leaders from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Israel have accepted invitations to join the initiative which involves a $1 billion buy-in for permanent membership.
NATO's Rutte confirms Greenland sovereignty not discussed as Trump shifts focus
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has revealed the question of Greenland’s sovereignty "did not come up" during his talks with Donald Trump, as the U.S. President signalled a significant de-escalation in the standoff over the Danish territory. Speaking following a meeting in Davos on Wednesday, Rutte noted that Washington’s focus has shifted towards establishing a strategic framework to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, rather than pursuing an outright purchase. While Trump has withdrawn threats of military force and punitive tariffs, European leaders remain cautious, with Spain’s Foreign Minister urging the creation of a joint European Union army to ensure the bloc cannot be "coerced" economically or militarily.
Kazakhstan's final report on AZAL plane crash delayed pending foreign data
The release of the final investigation into the fatal Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crash near Aktau has been postponed indefinitely as Kazakh authorities await critical forensic results from foreign laboratories, including analysis from U.S. manufacturer Honeywell. Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev confirmed that the inquiry into the December 2024 disaster, which killed 38 people, cannot proceed until these outstanding technical reports are received, prolonging the wait for answers regarding the Embraer 190’s downing following its transit through Russian airspace.
Qarabağ snatch dramatic Champions League victory over Frankfurt
Azerbaijani champions Qarabağ secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in Baku on Wednesday night, with Bahlul Mustafazadə heading home a decisive winner deep into stoppage time. Following the match, President Ilham Aliyev issued a statement praising the team’s "unbreakable spirit" whilst levelling sharp criticism at UEFA’s officiating, accusing the referee of bias and asserting that the club had triumphed despite unfair decisions on the pitch.
Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state media and a U.S. official, in re...
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local ...
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which wa...
Lebanon says Israeli air strikes and ground operations have damaged or destroyed historic landmarks across the country's south, raising fears that par...
The World Cup knockout stage is finally ready to begin after 72 group matches trimmed the expanded 48-team field down to 32....
Iran has launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Iranian state media and a U.S. official, in retaliation for recent U.S. strikes on Iran.
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local prefect.
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which warned the final toll is likely to rise.
Lebanon says Israeli air strikes and ground operations have damaged or destroyed historic landmarks across the country's south, raising fears that parts of its cultural heritage have been lost forever.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
Japan remained on high alert Saturday as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the eastern coast after Typhoon Higos weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of continued heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, according to media reports.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
Germany and Poland are bracing for sweltering conditions as a deadly heatwave that has gripped Western Europe moves east, with temperatures expected to approach 40°C over the weekend.
Eleven people were killed when a plane crashed near Nancy in eastern France on Sunday (28 June), French broadcaster BFM TV reported, citing the local prefect.
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the severe heatwave that swept across Europe, according to the country's public health agency, which warned the final toll is likely to rise.
Lionel Messi made World Cup history as Argentina finished top of Group J, while Austria and Algeria both reached the Round of 32 after a dramatic draw that ended Iran's hopes of progressing.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 28 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma law enforcement veteran Lance Schroyer to serve as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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