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.
The penultimate day of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku will see Azerbaijan's Pavilion highlight post-construction efforts in Garabagh ...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (21 May), with both leaders di...
A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session o...
Activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla detained by Israel at sea have been released from prison and are expected to be deported to Türkiye, offi...
The European Union has moved closer to finalising a trade agreement with the United States in an effort to avoid a...
The penultimate day of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku will see Azerbaijan's Pavilion highlight post-construction efforts in Garabagh and East Zangezur, as well as host events on the future of Baku and architectural education.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (21 May), with both leaders discussing bilateral ties, regional developments and ongoing peace efforts in the South Caucasus.
A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).
Activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla detained by Israel at sea have been released from prison and are expected to be deported to Türkiye, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Asian stocks surged on Thursday as some vessels resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while forecast-beating results at Nvidia and a suspended workers' strike at Samsung Electronics lifted shares of chipmakers.
Day four of the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Baku brings a packed agenda on sustainable cities and the global housing crisis, with sessions on green housing, smart cities, public spaces and urban rights taking place on Wednesday (20 May) at Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan.
At least 21 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after torrential rain triggered flooding, landslides and transport disruption across southern and central China, with authorities warning that more heavy rainfall is expected along the Yangtze River.
The penultimate day of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku will see Azerbaijan's Pavilion highlight post-construction efforts in Garabagh and East Zangezur, as well as host events on the future of Baku and architectural education.
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya warned on Tuesday (19 May) that Moscow could retaliate against Baltic states if Ukraine launches military drones from that region. Latvia, the United States and Ukraine responded strongly during a UN Security Council meeting.
Activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla detained by Israel at sea have been released from prison and are expected to be deported to Türkiye, officials confirmed on Thursday.
NATO fighter jets were activated on Thursday (21 May) after at least one drone entered Latvian airspace, according to Latvia’s armed forces, marking the latest in a series of security incidents across the Baltic region linked to the war in Ukraine.
Russia pledged support for Cuba on Thursday after the U.S. indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro on murder charges linked to the 1996 downing of exile planes, escalating tensions between Washington and Havana.
Financial documents released on Wednesday (20 May) ahead of SpaceX going public - in what is expected to be Wall Street’s biggest ever listing - revealed the firm made operating losses of $1.94 billion, despite Elon Musk being tipped to become the world’s first trillionaire.
The European Union has moved closer to finalising a trade agreement with the United States in an effort to avoid a new tariff escalation threatened by President Donald Trump. The proposed deal is aimed at stabilising transatlantic trade ties amid mounting economic and political pressure.
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