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.
Three people have been killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, including a security guard while the two suspects were later found ...
At least four people have been killed in protests across Kenya over sharp fuel price rises, as a nationwide transport strike brought parts of the c...
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, according to secu...
Global leaders gathered in Baku this week for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, where heads of state and senior officials warned that rapi...
Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State, re...
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, according to security officials and government sources familiar with the arrangement.
Global leaders gathered in Baku this week for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, where heads of state and senior officials warned that rapid urban growth is placing increasing pressure on housing, infrastructure and climate resilience.
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) has opened in Baku, bringing together governments, international organisations, city leaders and civil society to address mounting global urban challenges.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are negotiating summer water allocations as rising temperatures, agricultural demand and pressure on shared rivers intensify water security concerns across Central Asia.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack on Iran after appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, allowing negotiations to continue over a possible deal to end the conflict.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early on Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou to evacuate as rescue efforts continued.
U.S. President Donald Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran prepares a new shipping mechanism. Tensions over the U.S. blockade and stalled nuclear talks continue to disrupt global oil supplies.
Three people have been killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, including a security guard while the two suspects were later found dead after the attack, authorities have confirmed.
At least four people have been killed in protests across Kenya over sharp fuel price rises, as a nationwide transport strike brought parts of the country to a standstill.
Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State, residents said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to China is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly through expanded trade and economic cooperation.
Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians on Sunday, according to local health officials, as the Israel Defense Forces intensified operations targeting Hamas commanders and infrastructure across the enclave.
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