Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27 January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump dispatches Border tsar Tom Homan to Minneapolis operation
President Donald Trump has dispatched his designated border tsar, Tom Homan, to oversee federal operations in Minneapolis following days of escalating tensions and the removal of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino. The decision comes after a private phone conversation with Governor Tim Walz, whom the White House is urging to hand over criminal undocumented migrants in exchange for scaling back the federal presence. While Bovino returns to his former role in California, administration officials insist his transfer is unrelated to the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti, despite conflicting reports surrounding his departure.
Israel recovers final hostage as Rafah crossing set to reopen
The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza, fulfilling a critical condition for the reopening of the Rafah crossing. President Trump hailed the operation as an "amazing job" on Truth Social, marking the conclusion of the initial phase of his US-brokered peace plan. With all 251 hostages now accounted for—either released or confirmed deceased—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorised the reopening of the border, paving the way for the next stage of the agreement which includes the formation of a technocratic Palestinian government.
French MPs vote to ban social media for under-15s
French lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a key article in a new bill that bans children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, a move strongly backed by President Emmanuel Macron. The legislation, which also prohibits mobile phones in high schools, requires platforms to implement robust age-verification systems or face penalties, with educational sites remaining the only exemption. While the government aims for the law to take effect by September, critics warn that strict enforcement may conflict with existing EU regulations.
NATO chief warns Europe against separate defence force
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has dismissed calls for a standalone European defence force, warning that such a move would please Vladimir Putin by fracturing transatlantic security. Speaking in Brussels, Rutte asserted that Europe cannot defend itself without the US nuclear umbrella and urged member states to increase defence spending within the NATO framework instead. He also confirmed that recent talks with President Trump regarding Greenland focused on countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, rather than questions of sovereignty.
Trump hikes tariffs on South Korea over stalled trade deal
President Trump has announced an increase in tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25%, citing the failure of Seoul’s legislature to ratify a $350 billion trade agreement reached last year. The sudden hike targets major sectors including automobiles and pharmaceuticals, catching South Korean officials off guard as they attempt to navigate currency instability and falling exports to the US. While Seoul scrambles to negotiate, analysts suggest the move reflects Washington's growing impatience with delays in implementing the investment pact.
Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientif...
A senior delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has been holding meetings with Georgian government offici...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has told Masoud Pezeshkian, his Iranian counterpart, that violations of Turkish airspace by ...
China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country&rsquo...
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new programme aimed at develop...
Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientific data, national hydrometeorological services in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan say, adding there is no threat to the region.
A senior delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly has been holding meetings with Georgian government officials, opposition leaders and security authorities this week, as international observers attempt to gauge the country’s political climate following last year’s contentious elections.
China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new programme aimed at developing educational courses and training sessions for young parents.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a hardline cleric with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His rise signals continuity in Tehran's anti-Western policies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Welcome to our live coverage as the conflict involving Iran enters its 11th day. Tensions in the region remain high as the United States and Iran exchange increasingly sharp warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.
British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
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