Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 23rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Mexican security forces have confirmed the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the notorious cartel boss known as ‘El Mencho’, following a military operation in Jalisco supported by U.S. intelligence. The elimination of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader, who carried a $15 million U.S. bounty, has sparked a wave of retaliatory violence across western Mexico, with gang members setting fire to vehicles and establishing road blockades in response to the raid.
U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed an armed man at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida early on Sunday after he breached a secure perimeter carrying a shotgun and a fuel canister. The 21-year-old suspect from North Carolina was engaged by law enforcement at the north gate; President Trump was not at the property at the time, and the FBI has launched an investigation into the motive behind the intrusion.
The European Commission has called on Washington to honour existing trade agreements after President Trump imposed new levies of up to 15% following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous global tariff programme. Despite the legal setback, the President utilised a specific trade law provision to implement the unexpected hikes, prompting European Union officials to warn that such unpredictability undermines confidence in the global market.
Washington and Tehran are scheduled to hold a new round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva this Thursday, mediated by Oman, in a renewed diplomatic effort to reach a potential settlement. The talks coincide with heightened tensions in the region as the U.S. strengthens its naval presence in the Middle East, whilst Iranian officials insist the dialogue remains strictly focused on their nuclear programme rather than wider regional issues.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a spectacular ceremony at the historic Arena di Verona, blending Italian opera and heritage to celebrate the end of more than two weeks of competition. The United States team celebrated a national record of 12 gold medals, whilst the Olympic flag was formally handed over to the organisers of the French Alps 2030 Games, marking the official transition to the next winter hosts.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues ...
Canada and the five Nordic countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in military procurement and other areas, in...
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 ...
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as ...
French voters head to the polls on Sunday (15 March) to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a t...
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 15 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
Canada and the five Nordic countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in military procurement and other areas, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to the region.
French voters head to the polls on Sunday (15 March) to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential vote.
Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday (15 March) to elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the Communist Party, ensuring the party's continued overwhelming dominance.
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