Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 24th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Starmer condemns Trump Afghanistan comments as ‘insulting’
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned President Donald Trump’s claim that NATO troops stayed off the front lines in Afghanistan, calling the comments “insulting and frankly appalling” and stressing that they diminish the sacrifice of British and allied forces. Starmer said the remarks caused genuine hurt and called for an apology, noting the UK lost 457 personnel. Prince Harry and veterans’ groups also criticised the comments, while the White House declined to respond directly.
Iran warns of ‘all-out war’ if attacked
A senior Iranian official has warned that any strike on the country would be viewed as an “all-out war,” as the U.S. reinforces its military presence in the Middle East with an aircraft carrier group and additional air defences. The official said Iran’s forces are on high alert and would “respond in the hardest way possible” to any attack. Washington says the buildup is defensive, while Tehran argues it risks triggering escalation. The warning comes amid Iran’s deadliest unrest in decades and continued U.S. pressure, though both sides say diplomatic channels remain open.
Trump thanks Azerbaijan and Armenia, announces Vance visit in February
U.S. President Donald Trump has thanked President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for maintaining last August’s peace deal, saying Vice President J.D. Vance will visit both countries in February to advance what he calls the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity. He added that Washington would deepen its strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, pursue peaceful nuclear cooperation with Armenia, and expand semiconductor and defence equipment deals, including sales of U.S.-made body armour and boats.
Germany divided over possible World Cup boycott
Germany is split over whether to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S. if President Donald Trump moves ahead with annexing Greenland, a step widely seen in Europe as violating international law. CDU lawmakers Jürgen Hardt and Roderich Kiesewetter said participation would be difficult to justify under such circumstances. Sports Minister Christiane Schenderlein said the decision ultimately rested with sporting federations. An INSA poll found 47% support a boycott, while 35% oppose it, reflecting broader unease over Trump’s foreign policy.
Russia and China oppose Western ‘militarisation’ of Asia-Pacific
Russia and China have accused Western countries of trying to militarise the Asia-Pacific region, saying they will step up coordination with Southeast Asian states in response. After talks in Beijing, officials criticised plans for Nato-style military infrastructure and so-called Indo-Pacific strategies, while promising deeper engagement with Asean. Discussions also covered Myanmar, Afghanistan and the Korean Peninsula, with both sides highlighting growing trade and momentum in bilateral ties.
The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers will meet on Monday to discuss a global rise in oil prices and a joint r...
Recent operations by the U.S. military have led some to believe that a decapitating strike is a silver bullet capable of fixing any foreign policy ...
Bahrain’s state-owned oil company Bapco has declared force majeure after an attack set the country’s only refinery ablaze. The firm say...
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Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling th...
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the United States has a “virtually unlimited supply” of munitions and is capable of sustaining military action indefinitely, as the conflict with Iran entered its fourth day.
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The Turkish Defence Ministry has called for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)’s “unconditional compliance” with the 18 January ceasefire agreement between the Kurdish-led militant group and Damascus.
Trump says the United States "don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won," targeting his criticism at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Israel continues to fire missles at strategic sites in Iran and Gulf regions report more strikes from Iran.
Baku has completed its evacuation of staff from the Azerbaijan Consulate General in Tabriz, while most employees from the Azerbaijan Embassy in Tehran have also returned.
Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport came under attack in heavy airstrikes on early Saturday morning (7 March), Iranian news agencies reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further attacks on Iran on Saturday (7 March), while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia continued to shoot down missiles in their airspace. Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would stop attacking its neighbours.
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s second largest city in the early hours of Saturday (7 March) killed 10 people, including two children. Kharkiv mayor, Ihor Terekov, said 10 residents died after a Russian ballistic missile hit a five storey apartment block in the city.
The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers will meet on Monday to discuss a global rise in oil prices and a joint release of oil from emergency reserves coordinated by the International Energy Agency, the Financial Times reports.
Recent operations by the U.S. military have led some to believe that a decapitating strike is a silver bullet capable of fixing any foreign policy problem swiftly. However, this logic is flawed, and the risks of relying on swift, targeted actions are too great to ignore.
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Global oil prices have surged past $110 a barrel this Monday as fresh U.S.-Israeli strikes hit multiple targets, including oil depots. Stock markets fell on fears the conflict with Iran could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global energy supply.
The U.S. embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday (8 March), causing minor damage but no injuries, in what may have been a deliberate attack linked to the crisis in the Middle East, Norwegian police said.
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