Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Briefing: here are the top news stories for January 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Briefing: here are the top news stories for January 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1.Trial of South Korea's impeached President Yoon set to begin.
The trial of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to start on Tuesday with oral arguments over his short-lived bid to impose martial law which threw the country into the worst political chaos in decades.
However, the Constitutional Court session is likely to be cut short as Yoon, who has been holed up in his hillside villa in Seoul for weeks, is not expected to attend. The next trial session is scheduled for Thursday.
2. Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he takes office next week.
He did not provide a timeline for the meeting, which would be the first between the leaders of the two countries since Russia's war with Ukraine started in February 2022.
3. Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24.
The death toll rose to 24 on Sunday in the wake of the devastating wildfires ravaging the US state of California.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said they are investigating at least two dozen deaths related to two massive wildfires that have been raging in Southern California since last Tuesday.
4. US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok January 19 ban deadline.
Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged Congress and President Joe Biden to extend a Jan. 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell the U.S. assets of TikTok or face a U.S. ban.
The Supreme Court held arguments Friday on Tiktok and ByteDance's challenge to the law. A lawyer for the companies, Noel Francisco, said it would be impossible to complete a sale by next week's deadline.
He said if banned, the the short video app used by 170 million Americans would quickly go dark and "essentially the platform shuts down."
5. Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown.
At least two Tibetan Buddhism monastic centres were severely damaged in Tibet with an unknown number of monks and nuns hurt, according to the few state media reports on the damage to religious sites since last week's powerful earthquake.
The magnitude 6.8 quake reduced to rubble roofs and walls at a monastery and a nunnery about 15 km (nine miles) east of the epicentre in Tingri county, China Tibet Online reported on Sunday.
6. Georgia celebrates National Flag Day.
Georgia celebrates National Flag Day on January 14. The current flag of Georgia was approved by the parliamentary majority as the National Flag of Georgia on January 14, 2004.
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Afghanistan and China have taken steps to deepen financial and banking cooperation, as acting central bank governor Noor Ahmad Agha met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul to discuss expanding economic ties, investment opportunities, and bilateral collaboration.
A federal judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely exceeded her authority by revoking documents granted under the Temporary Protected Status program—offering relief to thousands of Venezuelans facing potential deportation.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
Tajikistan’s external debt has seen a modest reduction, standing at $3.1 billion as of April 1, 2025 — a decline of $87 million, or 2.7%, from the start of the year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance.
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR and Canada’s Gran Tierra Energy Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct joint research focused on the technical and economic assessment of a project to explore, develop, and produce hydrocarbon resources in the Guba-Caspian region.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
Afghanistan and China have taken steps to deepen financial and banking cooperation, as acting central bank governor Noor Ahmad Agha met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul to discuss expanding economic ties, investment opportunities, and bilateral collaboration.
A federal judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely exceeded her authority by revoking documents granted under the Temporary Protected Status program—offering relief to thousands of Venezuelans facing potential deportation.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
Ukrainian and Russian delegations have begun a new round of peace talks in Istanbul, with Kyiv pushing for a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and humanitarian measures, while Moscow continues to withhold its official terms and demands concessions unlikely to be accepted by Ukraine.
Stock markets across Asia tumbled Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariff hikes on Chinese imports, sparking renewed fears of a deepening U.S.–China trade war.
Afghanistan and China have taken steps to deepen financial and banking cooperation, as acting central bank governor Noor Ahmad Agha met with Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing in Kabul to discuss expanding economic ties, investment opportunities, and bilateral collaboration.
A federal judge ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely exceeded her authority by revoking documents granted under the Temporary Protected Status program—offering relief to thousands of Venezuelans facing potential deportation.
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly in Istanbul on Monday, lasting just over an hour amid mounting tensions following a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russian strategic bombers and renewed pressure from the U.S. for a breakthrough.
Tajikistan’s external debt has seen a modest reduction, standing at $3.1 billion as of April 1, 2025 — a decline of $87 million, or 2.7%, from the start of the year, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance.
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR and Canada’s Gran Tierra Energy Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct joint research focused on the technical and economic assessment of a project to explore, develop, and produce hydrocarbon resources in the Guba-Caspian region.
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