Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump addressed troops at Fort Bragg on Friday, highlighting America’s military strength as leverage in stalled nuclear talks with Iran. Trump referenced the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East alongside the USS Abraham Lincoln, stating the carriers were “ready” should diplomacy fail. U.S. officials confirmed that the move signals both preparedness for military action and continued diplomatic intent.
Diplomatic negotiations on Iran and the Ukraine-Russia conflict are set for Tuesday in Geneva. The U.S. delegation, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will meet Iranian negotiators in the morning, with Oman mediating, before joining trilateral discussions with Russia and Ukraine in the afternoon.
A severe sandstorm sweeping Gaza has intensified suffering for displaced residents living in fragile shelters. Strong winds and dust from North Africa are hitting makeshift camps, raising health concerns for those with chronic respiratory conditions. Despite a ceasefire since October 2025, Palestinians continue to face shortages of basic supplies, medical equipment, and adequate shelter, with the storm adding another layer of hardship.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych the Medal of Freedom after the athlete was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for honouring fallen Ukrainian athletes on his helmet. Zelenskyy praised Heraskevych’s stance as the “correct Ukrainian position,” highlighting the athlete’s commitment to peace, humanity, and Ukraine’s values despite the Olympic controversy.
A state of emergency has been declared in Otorohanga after torrential rain caused severe flooding, power outages, and evacuations. A man was found dead in a submerged vehicle as forecasters warned the storm could worsen, threatening Wellington and other North Island areas. Authorities reported up to 300mm of rainfall in about an hour, overwhelming flood defences, with around 80 residents evacuated and emergency centres set up to assist affected communities.
Türkiye’s foreign minister has renewed calls for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to disarm and disband, during talks with...
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign ...
ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 will bring startups, investors and global technology companies to Tashkent from 22 to 25 September, with venture capital, ...
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
Swedes vote in an election on Sunday (13 September) that could see the far-right enter government for the first time if the country's right-wing parties can form a majority.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
European leaders are meeting in Finland for a high-level summit on Arctic security and cooperation as the region takes on greater strategic importance.
Amazon has paused its operations with 21 Air, the Miami-based cargo carrier that operated an Amazon Air flight which crashed at Miami International Airport last weekend, killing five people.
Voters in the southern Philippines are casting ballots in a historic election that could shape the future of one of the country’s most conflict-affected regions and put a decades-long peace process to a crucial test.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed back against growing calls for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to slow down, arguing that maintaining America’s lead over China is more important.
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