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.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Servic...
Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes milita...
The Left Party won Sunday's Berlin state election with 25.5 per cent of the vote in the preliminary result, ahead of the Christian Democra...
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and U.S. commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that additional news organisations could be barred from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over coverage he described as “fake news”.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has prepared sanctions targeting the entire International Criminal Court (ICC) and could announce them soon, escalating Washington's efforts to pressure the global tribunal.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged closer ties on Sunday as they sought to strengthen cooperation on geopolitical tensions, climate change, energy and the protection of democratic values.
The Left Party won Sunday's Berlin state election with 25.5 per cent of the vote in the preliminary result, ahead of the Christian Democrats (CDU) on 19.1 per cent. This marks a major shift in the city's political landscape and a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition.
German voters cast ballots on Sunday in two state elections that could add to the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his government faces growing public frustration and a resurgent far right.
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