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.
China has announced plans to fully cover childbirth-related costs for families as authorities move to incentivise young couples to have more children....
UNESCO is preparing to celebrate the first ever World Turkic Language Family Day on 15 December, following a decision by UNESCO’s General Conference...
Azerbaijan and Pakistan are bolstering bilateral ties and cooperation across energy, defence, trade and regional connectivity. This was highlighted at...
Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to a deadly attack on a joint U.S.–Syrian convoy in the central town of Palmyra on Saturday...
The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6, has warned that Russia "remains an aggressive and expansion...
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Ankara, at his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks took place on the sidelines of the international Forum for Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Friday (12 December).
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker carrying more than 6 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman, detaining all 18 crew members on board.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to a deadly attack on a joint U.S.–Syrian convoy in the central town of Palmyra on Saturday, the country’s Interior Ministry said.
The head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6, has warned that Russia "remains an aggressive and expansionist threat", vowing sustained support for Ukraine and calling for greater use of technology to protect UK security.
Odesa residents remained without power for a third straight day on Monday (15 December) after a Russian missile and drone strike crippled the power grid on Saturday (13 December).
Fighting along the Thailand–Cambodia border has entered a fifth consecutive day, despite U.S. President Donald Trump claiming he had brokered a ceasefire between the two sides.
World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity after 15 people were killed in a mass shooting during Hanukkah celebrations at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday (14 December).
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