Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 20th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the war in Gaza "over" during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington on Thursday, unveiling a massive reconstruction initiative supported by a $7 billion relief package from Gulf and Central Asian nations and a proposed $10 billion contribution from the United States. While the plan includes a stabilisation force of more than 30,000 personnel, the initiative has faced scepticism from key European allies who fear it undermines the United Nations, a sentiment further complicated after Azerbaijan denied participating in the financial pledge despite Trump’s claims.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding a nuclear deal be reached within 15 days or the nation would face "really bad things" following talks in Geneva that brought no breakthrough. Both Washington and Tehran have increased their military presence in the region as the Iranian government vows a decisive response to any aggression, prompting countries such as Poland to urge their citizens to leave the country immediately.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation after being arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, relating to allegations that he shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein. His brother, King Charles III issued a statement emphasising that "the law must take its course," whilst the family of Virginia Giuffre welcomed the arrest as evidence that no individual is above the law.
A court in Austria has convicted a 37-year-old mountaineer of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a severe storm on the Grossglockner mountain. The judge ruled that the climber, who received a suspended sentence, failed to take essential safety precautions before leaving his exhausted partner alone to seek help, highlighting a breach of the duty of care in extreme alpine conditions.
Eric Dane, the American actor celebrated for his roles as Dr Mark Sloan in 'Grey’s Anatomy' and Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria', has died at the age of 53 following a year-long battle with ALS, said his family. Dane, who publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2025, continued to work and advocate for awareness of the neurodegenerative disease during his final year, earning praise from colleagues and fans alike for his courage and enduring contribution to television.
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The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead.
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The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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