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.
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of a deadly drone strike on a Türkiye-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing it...
Regional powers gathered in Moscow on Monday for talks on Afghanistan, focusing on security, economic cooperation and Kabul’s relations with ...
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
Uzbekistan’s grape exports have grown rapidly. In January-August 2025, the country exported 86,200 tonnes of fresh grapes worth $78.3 million to 19 countries but can it turn these crops into a recognisable international product?
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international scrutiny, while authorities say there is no evidence of an outbreak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of a deadly drone strike on a Türkiye-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing its captain and endangering a civilian crew that included Azerbaijani and Indian nationals.
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
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