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 While Trump has withdrawn threats of military force and punitive tariffs, European leaders remain cautious, with Spain’s Foreign Minister urging the creation of a joint European Union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 Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to...
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, S...
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The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead.
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 12 October 2026 with the top five natural disasters happening around the world.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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