Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 1st February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S., Russian envoys hold talks in Florida on Ukraine peace push
United States and Russian representatives held what Washington described as “productive and constructive” talks in Florida aimed at advancing a diplomatic path to end the war in Ukraine. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev took part in the discussions, which focused on conflict resolution and possible next steps.
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan says security forces killed at least 92 militants after armed groups launched simultaneous attacks across multiple districts in Balochistan, stretching from Quetta to the port city of Gwadar. Fifteen security personnel and at least 18 civilians, including women and children, were killed. The banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, while the military accused Indian-sponsored militants of directing the assaults.
Blasts in Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas leave five dead in Iran
Separate explosions in the city of Ahvaz and at the port of Bandar Abbas killed five people and injured several others, Iranian media reported. Authorities say both incidents are under investigation and rejected online claims of targeted attacks. Two Israeli officials told Reuters that Israel was not involved.
U.S. releases millions of Epstein documents referencing Trump, Musk and Prince Andrew
The U.S. Department of Justice has released more than three million pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including files referencing Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew. Officials say the disclosure followed an extensive review process and aims to meet transparency requirements while protecting victims’ identities.
UK and Japan agree to strengthen critical mineral supply chains
The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to deepen co-operation on critical mineral supply chains and economic security during talks in Tokyo. Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Sanae Takaichi also agreed to expand co-operation in cyber security and space.
Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Friday will no longer take place after Vice President JD Vance withdrew from a scheduled trip to meet Irania...
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Frid...
World Cup action delivered impressive wins and late drama on 18-19 June. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage as Group A winners, while J...
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following remarks...
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday,...
Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Friday will no longer take place after Vice President JD Vance withdrew from a scheduled trip to meet Iranian negotiators, Swiss authorities said.
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
World Cup action delivered impressive wins and late drama on 18-19 June. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage as Group A winners, while Jonathan David's hat-trick inspired Canada to a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following remarks attributed to her that reportedly compared Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statment on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
Britain has announced an additional £8 million ($11 million) to help Pakistan combat illegal migration, human trafficking and organised crime, while praising Islamabad's role in diplomacy that helped secure the recent U.S.-Iran agreement.
Lionel Messi matched the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Austria, France and Norway also secured opening victories in Group J and Group I matches on Tuesday.
Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win for Ghana over Panama as World Cup action delivered a mix of late drama and key results. Colombia and England also began their campaigns with victories, while DR Congo held Portugal in a historic 1-1 draw and Austria beat Jordan 3-1.
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine for a further 12 months, marking the first time the restrictive measures have been renewed on an annual basis rather than the previous six-month cycle.
A New Mexico legislative commission investigating the handling of cases linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has subpoenaed multiple U.S. Attorney’s offices. The subpoena is a part of an inquiry into whether prosecutors failed to pursue charges despite evidence of alleged abuse.
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, as Kyiv continues to push for deeper Western support in countering Russian missile attacks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced $107 million in emergency funding to help contain an expanding outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, warning it could become one of the worst on record.
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