Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 4th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Mexican president says US tariffs are put on hold for one month
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 1 will be suspended for a month.
In a statement on her X account, Sheinbaum mentioned having a conversation with Trump, during which they reached agreements on border issues and fentanyl trafficking.
2.Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind Sudan's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.
Last week, the east African country announced an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, with a single case, a nurse who died on January 29.
3. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan approve green energy pact
Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis has approved a partnership agreement with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to boost renewable energy cooperation.
4. Polar bear population drops as Arctic ice melts
Researchers at the University of Toronto found that melting sea ice in Hudson Bay has led to a nearly 50% decline in the polar bear population since 1979.
Reduced hunting time has caused weight loss and fewer cubs, threatening survival as Arctic warming accelerates.
5. World Cancer Day raises awareness of global fight against disease
Marked annually on February 4, World Cancer Day highlights prevention and early detection. In 2022, there were 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million deaths worldwide.
Experts warn of a 47% rise in global cases by 2040, stressing the need for awareness and action.
6. WHO considers $400 million budget cut after U.S. withdrawal
WHO member states are discussing a $400 million budget cut following Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the organization. The budget proposal for 2026-2027 reduces core program funding to $4.9 billion, reflecting the loss of WHO’s largest donor.
7. Azerbaijan, UAE discuss investment and economic cooperation
Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov met with UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi to discuss strengthening trade and investment ties. They reviewed joint investment fund activities and potential cooperation in energy, agriculture, and finance.
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily guarded land border into South Korea and is currently in custody, according to the South’s Join...
Egypt on denounced Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), warning that the move lacks any legally binding agreement an...
Turkish defence company Repkon will set up a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility in cooperation with Norwegian firm Nammo, aiming to ...
Abdul Qader Husariya, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said on Friday that Syria will not borrow from abroad....
Equatorial Guinea has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop France from selling a disputed mansion in Paris and to regain f...
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily guarded land border into South Korea and is currently in custody, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Egypt on denounced Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), warning that the move lacks any legally binding agreement and undermines the water rights of downstream countries.
Turkish defence company Repkon will set up a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility in cooperation with Norwegian firm Nammo, aiming to boost Denmark’s national ammunition production.
Abdul Qader Husariya, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said on Friday that Syria will not borrow from abroad.
The European Commission is set to propose allowing carbon credits from other countries to count towards the EU’s 2040 climate target, according to a leaked internal document.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Brazilian authorities have arrested a suspect linked to a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking network.
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily guarded land border into South Korea and is currently in custody, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Egypt on denounced Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), warning that the move lacks any legally binding agreement and undermines the water rights of downstream countries.
Turkish defence company Repkon will set up a 155-millimeter artillery ammunition filling facility in cooperation with Norwegian firm Nammo, aiming to boost Denmark’s national ammunition production.
Abdul Qader Husariya, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said on Friday that Syria will not borrow from abroad.
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