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.
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Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
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The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
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