Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Exclusive: NATO reinforces unity as Trump pauses tariff threats
In an exclusive interview, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has hailed a new era of alliance unity following the 5% GDP defence pledge, noting that the recent Davos meeting between Secretary General Mark Rutte and U.S. President Donald Trump resulted in "thoughtful diplomacy" rather than conflict. Amidst discussions on Arctic security and a temporary halt to new U.S. tariffs on European allies, Shekerinska emphasised that the alliance remains "razor-focused" on collective defence against increased Russian and Chinese activity, while also formalising a tailored partnership programme with Azerbaijan.
Trump rescinds Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite following Carney speech
Diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Washington have escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a defiant speech at Davos regarding the decline of the rules-based order, prompting President Trump to formally withdraw Canada’s invitation to his U.S.-backed "Board of Peace" initiative. While Trump retaliated by mocking Canada’s dependence on American support, Carney’s refusal to acquiesce to U.S. pressure has bolstered his domestic approval ratings, with politicians across the spectrum praising his defence of Canadian sovereignty.
Historic trilateral talks on Ukraine set for Abu Dhabi
In a significant step towards resolving the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to join U.S. and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi for historic trilateral talks for the first time, aimed at finalising security guarantees and post-war economic recovery plans. Following "constructive" preparatory meetings in Moscow and Davos, the summit will address critical territorial disputes. However, the Kremlin has warned that military operations will persist until its core demands are met, even as Kyiv faces its harshest winter of the conflict.
TikTok avoids U.S. ban with new joint venture deal
ByteDance has successfully circumvented a looming U.S. ban by finalising a joint venture that places 80.1% of TikTok’s ownership in the hands of American and global investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. President Trump, who credited the app with aiding his recent election victory, endorsed the agreement and thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his cooperation, noting that the new structure will safeguard American user data while allowing the Chinese tech giant to retain a minority stake.
The United Nations nuclear watchdog must clarify its stance on U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites last June that lasted 12 days, before ...
SOCAR’s Carbamide plant in Sumgayit has been recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Global Lighthouse site, marking Azerbaijan’s first ...
In the snowy peaks of Davos, where the world’s most powerful leaders gather for the 56th World Economic Forum, a new narrative is emerging that chal...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Türkiye opposes any form of foreign intervention in I...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a broad defence of the thousands of federal agents leading an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in M...
SOCAR’s Carbamide plant in Sumgayit has been recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Global Lighthouse site, marking Azerbaijan’s first inclusion in the Forum’s flagship Industry 4.0 network.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Türkiye opposes any form of foreign intervention in Iran, as protests and economic pressures continue to fuel tensions in the Islamic republic.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a broad defence of the thousands of federal agents leading an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, saying that "far-left agitators" and uncooperative local officials are to blame for chaos on the streets.
Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi on Friday (23 January) for their first-ever trilateral talks on the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine.
Qarabağ claimed a late 3–2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic home win in Baku.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Moscow could pay $1 billion from Russian assets frozen abroad to secure permanent membership in President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme.
A commuter train collided with a construction crane in southeastern Spain on Thursday (22 January), injuring several passengers, days after a high-speed rail disaster in Andalusia killed at least 43 people.
“I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the U.S.,” US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum. During his Wednesday (21 January) address, he once more cited national security concerns as the reason for wanting to own the Arctic island.
In the snowy peaks of Davos, where the world’s most powerful leaders gather for the 56th World Economic Forum, a new narrative is emerging that challenges the current dominance of artificial intelligence (AI).
The United States officially left the World Health Organization on 22 January, triggering a financial and operational crisis at the United Nations health agency. The move follows a year of warnings from global health experts that a U.S. exit could undermine public health at home and abroad.
Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, unveiled plans for a “New Gaza” on 23 January in Davos. The initiative to rebuild the war‑torn territory with residential, industrial, and tourism zones accompanies the launch of Trump’s Board of Peace to end the Israel-Hamas war.
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has finalised a deal to create a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. user data, safeguarding the popular short-video app from a potential U.S. ban. The move comes after years of political and legal battles over national security concerns.
Ukrainian, U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi on Friday (23 January) for their first-ever trilateral talks on the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine.
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