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.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to...
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, S...
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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 fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis 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.
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 12 October 2026 with the top five natural disasters happening around the world.
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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