Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 1st, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump: Nothing Canada, Mexico or China can do to delay Feb 1 tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would impose hefty new tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China, and nothing could be done by the three countries to forestall them.
Trump did, however, reference a potential carve out for oil from Canada, saying that rate would be 10% versus the 25% planned for other goods from the United States' northern neighbor. But he indicated wider tariffs on oil and natural gas would be coming in mid-February, remarks that sent oil prices higher.
2. US will 'absolutely' impose tariffs on EU, Trump says.
President Donald Trump stated that the US will "absolutely" impose tariffs on the European Union.
"Am I going to impose tariffs on the European Union? Do you want the truthful answer, or should I give you a political answer? Absolutely, absolutely," Trump answered in response to a question about whether he would impose the tariffs.
3. Three Israeli hostages set to be released in latest Gaza exchange.
The Hamas is expected to hand over three Israelis on Saturday, in the latest stage of a gradual exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners under a truce aimed at opening the way to ending the 15-month conflict in Gaza.
4. Bundestag Approves €3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine.
The Bundestag MPs passed a resolution from the Free Democratic Party of Germany (FDP) calling on the German government to immediately submit a proposal to the Bundestag's budget committee for "unplanned expenses" of up to 3 billion euros for further measures to support Ukraine.
5. EU and Kazakhstan strengthen ties with Visa facilitation agreement.
Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu met with the European Union Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić, to discuss bolstering their strategic partnership.
As reported by the Foreign Ministry’s press service, their discussions centered on deepening cooperation and progressing with preparations for negotiations on the EU visa regime.
6. At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday, UN reports.
According to the UN, intense clashes in Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo, have resulted in at least 700 fatalities since Sunday.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that 2,800 individuals have been wounded as M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, seized control of North Kivu's capital.
The insurgents are now reportedly advancing south toward Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu.
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Yemen's air force carried out 20 strikes on Houthi targets earlier on Friday, Brigadier General Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili, Spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces, said. Meanwhile, the Iran-backed Houthis denied targeting a power plant supplying energy to a mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel may participate in the investigation into a serious incident aboard a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, while investigators examine the motive of the co-pilot involved.
Passengers restrained a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the pilot and tried to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
Swiss glaciers lost more than 5 per cent of their ice in 2026, making it one of their worst years on record as a dry winter and repeated heatwaves accelerated melting across the Alps.
Passengers from a flydubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an alleged attempt to crash the aircraft have arrived safely in Israel.
Around 400 schools across France remained closed on Friday as protests over teacher shortages and deteriorating buildings escalated into violence, leaving dozens injured and leading to 2,000 arrests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow wanted to end the war in Ukraine through negotiations as soon as possible, while insisting that any settlement must meet conditions acceptable to Russia and include security guarantees.
The family of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minneapolis in January, has sued the Trump administration, accusing federal officials of excessive force and unconstitutional conduct.
Ukraine is working to resolve a diplomatic dispute with South Korea after Kyiv publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday, 1 October.
As U.S. troops complete their withdrawal from Iraq, Washington's military footprint may be shrinking. Its financial influence, however, remains deeply embedded in the country's economy.
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