AnewZ Morning Brief - 4 February, 2026

AnewZ Morning Brief - 4 February, 2026
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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 4rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.

U.S. agrees to move Iran nuclear talks to Oman

Washington has accepted Tehran’s request to relocate planned nuclear negotiations from Türkiye to Oman, with talks set for Friday. The shift comes as Iran seeks to limit the agenda solely to its nuclear programme, whilst the U.S. aims to address broader issues including ballistic missiles. President Donald Trump confirmed that negotiations are underway, suggesting Tehran is eager to avoid conflict following recent military flare-ups, including the downing of an Iranian drone by U.S. forces in the Arabian Sea.

Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sector despite diplomacy, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a response from the United States after a wave of Russian overnight attacks damaged energy infrastructure across the country. Speaking in his nightly address, Mr Zelenskyy highlighted that the strikes violate Washington's proposal for a winter halt on such targeting during diplomatic efforts. While the White House indicated President Trump was "unsurprised" by Moscow's aggression, Kyiv insists that Russia must also make concessions towards de-escalation as freezing conditions grip the nation.
More Palestinian patients cross into Egypt as Rafah partially reopens

A second group of Palestinian patients has crossed into Egypt for medical treatment via the Rafah border crossing, which partially reopened on Monday. While some 150 patients are scheduled to leave Gaza, around 50 Palestinians are expected to return to the Strip after completing procedures. Local health officials warn that nearly 22,000 people remain on waiting lists for urgent care.

Spain and Greece advance social media bans for teens

Spain and Greece are moving forward with legislation to ban teenagers from accessing social media, joining a growing number of European nations tightening digital regulations for minors. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to block access for under 16-year-olds, declaring that the government will no longer accept the "digital Wild West" exposing children to harm. Athens is preparing similar restrictions for under 15-year-olds, as leaders call for coordinated cross-border action and greater accountability for tech executives regarding online safety.

U.S. and Indian diplomats meet ahead of critical minerals summit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Washington to discuss cooperation on critical minerals, following the signing of a major trade agreement between the two nations. The deal, announced by President Trump, will cut tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and increasing imports of American energy. The talks come ahead of a minerals summit involving more than 50 countries aimed at diversifying global supply chains and reducing reliance on single-source markets.

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