Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 6th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
High-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to begin in Oman on Friday, though prospects for a breakthrough appear slim due to stark disagreements over the agenda. While Tehran insists the dialogue remain strictly limited to its nuclear programme, the Trump administration is pressing to include ballistic missiles and human rights issues. With a significant U.S. naval build-up nearby and reciprocal threats of military action, the talks are taking place under a cloud of escalating regional tension.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to prevent the U.S.-Iran standoff from spiralling into a broader conflict, with neighbouring powers seeking to calm the situation. Following warnings from Iranian media that regional states could become targets if they aid American operations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has voiced strong opposition to any foreign military intervention. Simultaneously, Baku has reassured Tehran that Azerbaijani territory will not be utilised for third-party strikes, emphasising its commitment to neutrality and regional stability.
The United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military-to-military dialogue following a meeting in Abu Dhabi this week. The communication channel, which had been suspended since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is intended to prevent accidental escalation as President Donald Trump seeks to normalise relations with the Kremlin. This renewed engagement comes at a critical juncture, with the expiry of the New START nuclear arms control treaty on Thursday (5 February).
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered his "complete and total endorsement" of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of Sunday’s general election. As Japan’s first female premier seeks a fresh mandate for her economic agenda, including controversial tax cuts that have unsettled markets, Trump confirmed he will host her at the White House in March. The endorsement serves to underscore the strengthening alliance between the two nations, despite Beijing's sharp criticism of Takaichi’s robust stance on defence.
The UAE is solidifying its position as a pivotal venue for high-stakes international mediation, currently hosting sensitive talks regarding conflicts in Ukraine and the South Caucasus. Capitalising on its strategic neutrality and ability to maintain relations with rival powers, Abu Dhabi has become an essential bridge-builder outside traditional Western frameworks. This diplomatic influence was highlighted recently on Wednesday (4 February) when the country hosted Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders, as well as the facilitation of indirect dialogue between Washington and Tehran on Friday.
Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, is under medical supervision and is "progressing favourably" while recovering from an undisclos...
Iran will issue authorisations to merchant vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, requiring ships to obtain permission fro...
The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governme...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards created secret cells inside Iraq to launch attacks on Gulf states that host American troops, bypassing established militia...
Nearly 300 students and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out at an elementary school in northern Tokyo on Friday morning, leaving 10 people wit...
Iran will issue authorisations to merchant vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, requiring ships to obtain permission from Iranian authorities under a new agreement with the U.S.
The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards created secret cells inside Iraq to launch attacks on Gulf states that host American troops, bypassing established militia networks in an apparent effort to avoid detection, according to a Reuters investigation.
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.
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 statement 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.
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.
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.
Abu Dhabi is increasingly looking to China for the technology it needs to build a greener economy, with its energy chief saying the partnership is advancing faster than many people realise.
The United Arab Emirates has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children.
Nearly 300 students and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out at an elementary school in northern Tokyo on Friday morning, leaving 10 people with minor injuries, according to Japanese media.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 19 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian American detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March, was released from detention on Thursday after an order by a federal judge.
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