Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
India has agreed to cease purchasing Russian oil and lower barriers to U.S. goods, after President Donald Trump cut American tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%. The deal, which also commits New Delhi to buying more than $500 billion in U.S. energy and technology, was announced following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hailed the move as a boost for "Made in India" products.
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing on Monday, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave Gaz for medical treatment, marking a key step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. However, strict Israeli security checks meant only a handful of patients managed to cross into Egypt by nightfall, frustrating those desperate to escape the the Strip where 20,000 await urgent care.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has authorised new negotiations with the United States, instructing his foreign minister to prepare for "equitable and fair" talks provided threats are removed. The move comes as U.S. warships amass near the Iranian coast following deadly domestic unrest, with President Trump warning that "bad things" could happen if a deal on nuclear concessions is not reached. Reports suggest a meeting between U.S. and Iranian envoys is set for Friday in Istanbul, with regional powers including Saudi Arabia and Egypt expected to attend in a bid to avert a wider conflict.
The Kremlin has confirmed that trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States will now take place in Abu Dhabi on 4-5 February, following a brief postponement to align schedules. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the negotiations as "complex" but noted that some common ground had been found, whilst reiterating that any direct meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy must occur in Moscow.
Elon Musk has merged his artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI into SpaceX, creating an “innovation engine” valued at around $1.25 trillion. The deal aims to build a space-based AI ecosystem, and will see the integration of advanced computing with orbital infrastructure. Musk argues that future demand for processing power can only be met off-planet.
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunda...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership in Belgrade on Sunday ...
Italy will participate as an observer in the White House initiative of 'Board of Peace,' Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed on Sunday (15 Februar...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late...
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes,...
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday (15 February), days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Russia’s decision to change the leadership of its delegation for upcoming peace talks in Geneva appeared to be an attempt to delay progress.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing is enabling Moscow’s military campaign.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said China has the power to bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, arguing that Beijing is enabling Moscow’s military campaign.
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin endured a dramatic collapse in the men’s free skate on Friday night, falling twice and tumbling out of medal contention at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics as Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov surged to a surprise gold medal.
“Respected and feared globally,” U.S. President Donald Trump told troops at Fort Bragg on Friday (13 February), framing America’s renewed strength against to mounting pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear talks.
Speaking at Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha calls for decisive steps ahead of expected Geneva talks
Thousands of fans packed River Plate’s Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday for the first of three sold-out concerts by Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, as part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” World Tour.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (15 February) called it “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a toxin from poison dart frogs.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has criticised a video shared by President Donald Trump depicting him and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, describing it as “deeply troubling”.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will begin a two-day visit to Slovakia and Hungary on Sunday (15 February), aimed at strengthening ties with the two Central European nations, whose leaders have maintained close relations with President Donald Trump.
The Munich Security Conference concludes on Sunday (15 February) with discussions centred on Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable global landscape, including security coordination, economic competitiveness and the protection of democratic values.
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