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.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff vote on Sunday, the...
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has formally launched her presidential campaign, promising to restore order and national confidence a...
Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to the student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections o...
Around 11,000 people joined a demonstration in Orléans on Saturday against the National Rally congress, according to the local prefecture.
Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, leaving one person dead and more than 500 injured as strong winds and torrential rain brought down trees, cut power and disrupted transport across the island.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday described a deadly shooting in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, as a racist attack and ‘a turning point’ for the country.
Israeli forces have maintained a tight closure on Hebron in the occupied West Bank for a second day, with Palestinian media reporting home raids, mass detentions and dozens of residents forced outside following a shooting incident the day before.
German police have detained a suspect after a major fire broke out at the historic Kehlsteinhaus, known as the “Eagle’s Nest”, a mountain retreat once used by senior Nazi officials, including Adolf Hitler.
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has formally launched her presidential campaign, promising to restore order and national confidence amid what she called mounting economic, social and security crises.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff vote on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure an unprecedented fourth non-consecutive term.
Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat to the student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections on Sunday.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to the South American nation almost a year after she secretly left the country to travel to Norway for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
Riot police fired tear gas at protesters in France’s largest cities and more than 1,300 people were arrested during demonstrations against the rising cost of living on Saturday (24 October). Police also used a water cannon on a group of around 500 hooded youths in Paris, after the main rally ended.
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