Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 17th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
President Donald Trump said he will be involved "indirectly" in Tuesday’s resumption of nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Geneva this week, emphasising that the talks are critical and implying that Iran is motivated to strike a deal to avoid further consequences. Against a backdrop of recent conflict and a significant American military buildup in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Switzerland seeking a "fair and equitable" agreement, though deep mistrust remains over uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief.
In a major day for international diplomacy, Geneva is set to host two separate tracks of negotiations on Tuesday. The Iran-U.S. nuclear discussions and a trilateral meeting involving U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials aimed at brokering peace in Eastern Europe. A U.S. delegation featuring Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will facilitate the talks, though prospects for a breakthrough in the Ukraine conflict remain uncertain as Kyiv and Moscow hold fast to opposing demands regarding territorial control and troop withdrawals.
On the eve of renewed nuclear negotiations with the West, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has conducted live military exercises in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to demonstrate readiness against "potential threats". The drills in the vital global oil shipping lane underscore the tension accompanying the diplomatic efforts in Geneva, serving as a signal of Tehran’s capability to disrupt maritime traffic should the political situation deteriorate further.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that his government will not provide assistance to repatriate Australian families of suspected Islamic State militants from detention camps in Syria, asserting that they must face the legal consequences of their actions if they manage to return. The hardline stance follows a failed attempt by 34 Australians to leave the Roj camp due to technical issues, according to sources, and coincides with a surge in domestic support for the right-wing One Nation party, placing pressure on the government’s approach to national security.
Robert Duvall, the acclaimed American actor known for his powerful performances in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and his Academy Award-winning role in Tender Mercies, has died peacefully at his home in Virginia at the age of 95. His wife, Luciana, paid tribute to his seven-decade career and dedication to storytelling, marking the passing of one of Hollywood’s most respected figures whose understated authority and emotional depth left an indelible mark on cinema history.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
A tenth-grade student was critically injured after a man attacked her with a chainsaw inside a classroom in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The girl suffered severe injuries to her head, neck and back, while a classmate who tried to protect her was also hurt.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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