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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President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC+ on 1 May has put renewed focus on one of the most influential groups in global energy - and how its decisions can shape oil prices worldwide.
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Reversing a decade of restrictions, New South Wales has opened new areas for gas exploration in its remote west. The move reflects growing concern over future energy supply across Australia’s east coast.
Travel demand across China is expected to remain robust during the upcoming five-day Labour Day holiday starting 1 May.
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