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.
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunda...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership in Belgrade on Sunday ...
Italy will participate as an observer in the White House initiative of 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Sunday (15 Februar...
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...
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes,...
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (15 February), days before a second round of talks 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. 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.
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.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
“Respected and feared globally,” U.S. President Donald Trump told troops at Fort Bragg on Friday (13 February), framing America’s renewed strength against to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha calls for decisive steps ahead of expected Geneva talks
Thousands of fans packed River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday for the first of three sold-out concerts by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, as part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” World Tour.
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.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, describing it as “deeply troubling”.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin a two-day visit to Slovakia and Hungary on Sunday (15 February), aimed at strengthening ties with the two Central European nations, whose leaders have maintained close relations with President Donald Trump.
The Munich Security Conference concludes on Sunday (15 February) with discussions centred on Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable global landscape, including security coordination, economic competitiveness and the protection of democratic values.
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