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 While Trump has withdrawn threats of military force and punitive tariffs, European leaders remain cautious, with Spain’s Foreign Minister urging the creation of a joint European Union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.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to pursue diplomacy with Iran as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, using a visit to Budapes...
Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session...
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has moved swiftly to consolidate his authority following the dismissal of his long-time ally Kamchybek Tashiev, head of...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (16 February), state-linked media reported. The drill too...
A man accused of carrying out Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades appeared briefly in a Sydney court on Monday (16 February)...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (16 February), state-linked media reported. The drill took place a day before renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva.
The 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) unfolded over three intense days in Munich, confronting a defining question of our era: has the post-Second World War international order collapsed - and if so, what will replace it?
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday ahead of a second round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media.
Azerbaijan and Serbia have formally launched a Strategic Partnership Council, marking a new phase in bilateral relations and placing cooperation under direct presidential oversight.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing is enabling Moscow’s military campaign.
Austria’s Janine Flock won the gold medal in the women’s skeleton event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the United States could evaluate its own interests separately from those of Israel in ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Russia’s decision to change the leadership of its delegation for upcoming peace talks in Geneva appeared to be an attempt to delay progress.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to pursue diplomacy with Iran as nuclear talks resume in Geneva, using a visit to Budapest on Monday (16 January) to reaffirm both U.S. negotiating aims and strong ties with Hungary ahead of its April election.
Geneva is set to host two sets of negotiations on Tuesday, with U.S. officials meeting Iranian representatives in the morning and a trilateral session on Ukraine scheduled for the afternoon. The talks aim to advance a resolution of Iran’s nuclear programme and a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards navy held military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (16 February), state-linked media reported. The drill took place a day before renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Geneva.
A man accused of carrying out Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades appeared briefly in a Sydney court on Monday (16 February), facing terrorism and murder charges over the 14 December attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach that left 15 people dead.
The 2026 Munich Security Conference (MSC) unfolded over three intense days in Munich, confronting a defining question of our era: has the post-Second World War international order collapsed - and if so, what will replace it?
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