Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Trump administration has executed a sweeping rollback of U.S. climate policy by repealing the scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. The move eliminates the federal vehicle emissions standards. Described by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an end to regulatory "overreach", the move dismantles key Obama-era protections and has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, who warn the decision prioritises fossil fuel profits over public safety and global climate commitments.
NATO allies have pledged nearly $48 billion (£35 billion) in new military support for Kyiv during a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, with the explicit aim of forcing an end to the war in 2026. UK Defence Secretary John Healey and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasised renewed unity to intensify pressure on Russia, confirming that fresh funding from nations including the UK and Germany will support the immediate purchase of vital weaponry to strengthen Ukraine's battlefield position.
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has secured a decisive landslide victory in the country’s general election, winning a two-thirds majority in the first competitive vote since the 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. With BNP leader Tarique Rahman expected to be sworn in as prime minister, the party has called for national unity and prayers rather than celebrations, aiming to restore stability to the South Asian nation following a period of significant political tumult.
Belgian police have conducted raids on European Commission offices in Brussels as part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor into the €900 million sale of Europe Union owned buildings to the Belgian state. The probe focuses on a property transaction completed during the previous mandate, with the Commission maintaining that all financial protocols were followed correctly and promising full cooperation with authorities regarding the ongoing inquiry.
World leaders are gathering for the Munich Security Conference amidst deepening anxiety over the United States’ commitment to transatlantic security under President Trump’s administration. Some European officials say they're grappling with Washington's hard-line stance on defence spending and trade, while U.S. representatives insist their objective is simply to forge a stronger, more self-reliant NATO alliance.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Leb...
Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the ...
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has chaired his first Cabinet meeting, pledging to make the cost of living his government's central priority...
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Lebanese president Michel Aoun. Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up a foolproof public examination system in the country on Tuesday, a day after supporters of the youth-led "cockroach" movement and police clashed as they marched on parliament to protest against question paper leaks.
Lebanese army troops have begun deploying in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, marking the first major step in a U.S.-brokered plan to reduce tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
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At least six people were killed and 21 others injured after two earthquakes struck Peru's central Junín region, destroying dozens of homes and triggering a major emergency response.
Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot on more than one occasion. The French forward won the award presented to the top goalscorer of the tournament for the second time, despite France being knocked out in the semi-finals.
Overnight U.S. strikes caused blackouts in southwestern Iran and hit the northwestern city of Tabriz for the first time. Separately, a U.S. soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.
Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the Caspian Sea rather than through the Indian Ocean.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has chaired his first Cabinet meeting, pledging to make the cost of living his government's central priority while signalling a broader effort to restore confidence in Britain's government and strengthen its international standing.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have discussed regional developments, transport connectivity, energy cooperation and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process during talks in Berlin.
Russian strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine, setting a large hardware store ablaze in the northeastern city of Sumy and damaging a residential building in the country's east, as fighting between the two sides continued to intensify.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for setting up a foolproof public examination system in the country on Tuesday, a day after supporters of the youth-led "cockroach" movement and police clashed as they marched on parliament to protest against question paper leaks.
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