Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 3rd of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Israeli military initiated a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran late Monday evening, issuing urgent evacuation warnings for residents near the state broadcaster's headquarters. As the conflict broadens, the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones early Tuesday morning, causing a minor fire and material damage but no injuries, whilst the U.S. State Department ordered the immediate departure of non-emergency personnel from Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan amidst escalating regional security threats.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran "could be quick and decisive" and will not drag on for years, framing the conflict as a unique opportunity to dismantle the current regime and forge lasting peace in the Middle East. Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu asserted that while the ultimate responsibility for regime change lies with the Iranian people, the military actions of America and Israel are actively creating the necessary conditions to topple the government, despite President Trump’s shifting rhetoric regarding the war's timeline and objectives.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the Treasury and Energy departments will unveil measures today to mitigate the sharp spike in domestic energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict with Iran. The pledge comes as global oil and gas markets surge following Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
A newly reviewed threat assessment from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that Iran and its proxy networks will "almost certainly escalate retaliatory actions" against the United States following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While large-scale physical attacks on U.S. soil are deemed unlikely, the intelligence report highlights a persistent threat of targeted violence and low-level cyber offensives from Iran-aligned "hacktivists", as authorities investigate a fatal shooting in Texas involving a gunman wearing pro-Iranian clothing.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are m...
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday...
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
Three students were killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines on Friday, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman who turned the gun on himself, provincial officials said.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
A small container of lunar soil travelled more than 380,000 kilometres from the far side of the Moon to Earth two years ago. It recently made one more journey - from Beijing to Vienna, where China officially handed it over to the United Nations.
Russian authorities have reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines as the country’s parliamentary election entered its second day on Saturday (19 September).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a new eight-nation grouping aimed at boosting trade, energy and security cooperation across central and eastern Europe. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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