Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for January 24th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Damascus after 13-year suspension
In a press conference at the airport, Syrian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Humanitarian Affairs Ahmad Dukhan applauded the resumption of flights, thanking "the Turkish government and people for standing by the Syrian people."
2. Trump orders release of thousands of classified files on JFK assassination
Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy, which has fueled conspiracy theories for decades.
The executive order the president signed on Thursday also aims to declassify the remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of Robert F Kennedy and the Rev Martin Luther King Jr. The order is among a flurry of executive actions Trump has quickly taken the first week of his second term.
3. Tesla to significantly raise prices of all cars in Canada, website shows
Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with prices of Model 3 going up by as much as C$9,000 ($6,254.78).
Model Y variants will see increases of up to C$4,000, while all versions of Model S and X will rise by C$4,000, according to the website.
Tesla did not provide a reason for the price increase.
4. OpenAI’s new Operator AI agent can do things on the web for you
Artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, with new developments and applications emerging across various sectors. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, unveiled a new AI agent capable of performing web tasks for users, further expanding the capabilities of AI assistants and their potential to automate everyday tasks
5. UK to investigate Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems
Britain launched an investigation into Apple and Google's smartphone operating systems, app stores and browsers on Thursday, its second use of recently bulked up regulatory powers to scrutinise big tech companies.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it would assess whether Apple and Google had "strategic market status" in mobile ecosystems, and the impact they had on users and on businesses developing content and services.
6. Best picture, director and lead actor Oscar nominees revealed
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, setting the stage for the upcoming ceremony on March 2. The announcement previews the competition for this year’s top honors in film.
This year’s nominations included notable achievements, with representation across various genres and languages. The announcement also addressed the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, adding a somber acknowledgment to the proceedings.
7. Kazakhstan Selects Four Global Nuclear Firms for NPP Construction
Kazakhstan has shortlisted four global firms—CNNC, KHNP, Rosatom, and EDF—for its future nuclear power plant, chosen for their expertise in water-cooled reactors and extensive experience. The final decision will prioritize national interests, international standards, and IAEA recommendations to ensure safety and sustainability.
In parallel, Kazakhstan is investing 13.5 trillion tenge (US$25.5 billion) by 2029 to modernize its energy infrastructure, upgrade 80,000 kilometers of networks, improve efficiency, and address rising demand while transitioning to market-based pricing and sustainable energy solutions.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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