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 While Trump has withdrawn threats of military force and punitive tariffs, European leaders remain cautious, with Spain’s Foreign Minister urging the creation of a joint European Union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.
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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