Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 26th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Cuban authorities have reported a fatal exchange of fire involving a Florida-registered speedboat attempting an armed infiltration, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to six others, including a patrol commander. Havana has identified the suspects as Cuban nationals residing in the United States with alleged links to violent activity, whilst U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have stated that Washington is independently verifying the incident amidst heightened maritime tensions between the two nations.
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme resume in Geneva today, with mediators hoping to bridge significant gaps regarding uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief. The indirect talks take place against a backdrop of intensifying military posturing, as the United States bolsters its naval presence in the Middle East and President Donald Trump warns that the window for a diplomatic breakthrough may be limited to a matter of days.
The next round of trilateral talks on ending the war could pave the way for a leaders’ meeting according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He said he spoke on the phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (25 February). Writing on X, Zelenskyy said the two sides discussed preparations for a bilateral meeting in Geneva and a broader trilateral session scheduled for early March.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are set to provide depositions to a congressional committee in New York on Thursday and Friday regarding the investigation into disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The high-profile testimony follows a bipartisan subpoena seeking accountability for survivors, though the Clintons maintain they severed ties with Epstein long ago and have strenuously denied any knowledge of his criminal activities.
Azerbaijan is honouring and remembering the 613 victims of the the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide today, marking the 1992 massacre with nationwide ceremonies and moments of remembrance. While the country reflects on the genocide, authorities report that post-conflict recovery efforts have led to the discovery of 18 mass graves in the liberated territories, and the government remains committed to pursuing legal accountability for war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law.
Iranian President Pezeshkian has confirmed the killing of intelligence minister Esmail Khatib calling it a "cowardly assassination", foll...
Festive events across Azerbaijan are bringing the spirit of Novruz to life, with the Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve hosting its ann...
One person has died after a cable car cabin at the Titlis ski resort in central Switzerland plunged down a snow...
Pakistani authorities have denied claims by the Afghan government that a hospital was targeted, insisting that its airstrikes were aimed solely at ...
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday that it has identified five new cases of meningococcal disease in Kent, bringing the total ...
Festive events across Azerbaijan are bringing the spirit of Novruz to life, with the Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve hosting its annual “Spring Fortress” celebration. Visitors are immersed in a historic setting, surrounded by colourful decorations and live performances.
One person has died after a cable car cabin at the Titlis ski resort in central Switzerland plunged down a snow-covered mountainside on Wednesday (18 March) amid strong winds.
Georgia is in national mourning following the death of Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, who has died at the age of 93. His passing marks the end of a nearly 50-year era during which he became one of the most influential spiritual and public figures in the country’s modern history.
South Korean pop sensation BTS, one of the world’s biggest music acts known for their record-breaking albums, global tours and devoted fanbase ARMY, will return to the spotlight in a new documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, premiering globally on Netflix on 27 March.
Morocco has been declared winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and Senegal stripped of their title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
One person has died after a cable car cabin at the Titlis ski resort in central Switzerland plunged down a snow-covered mountainside on Wednesday (18 March) amid strong winds.
Iranian President Pezeshkian has confirmed the killing of intelligence minister Esmail Khatib calling it a "cowardly assassination", following reports that Israel carried out an overnight strike.
The real power of the Strait of Hormuz lies not in closing it, but in the threat of closure.
Kouri Richins, a U.S. woman who penned a children’s book about bereavement after the death of her husband has been found guilty of killing him.
One person has died after a cable car cabin at the Titlis ski resort in central Switzerland plunged down a snow-covered mountainside on Wednesday (18 March) amid strong winds.
A Chinese man, Zhang Kequn and his Kenyan associate, Charles Mwangi, have been charged by a court in Kenya for alleged involvement in illegal dealings of wildlife species.
Six people died on Wednesday, following fresh Israeli offensive against suspected Hezbollah infrastructure in Central Beirut on Wednesday.
Employees of Voice of America (VOA) who had spent nearly a year on paid administrative leave may soon return to work after U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled that efforts to scale down the broadcaster were unlawful.
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