Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 13th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. US-Russia Negotiations on Ukraine
Former US President Trump and Russian President Putin held a 1.5-hour call agreeing to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, with discussions extending to AI, energy, and Middle Eastern geopolitics
2. NASA Astronauts’ Early Return
Two US astronauts stranded on the International Space Station due to Boeing’s Starliner malfunction will return early via SpaceX, highlighting aerospace collaboration
3. Adobe launches AI video tool to compete with OpenAI
Adobe on Wednesday released the first public version of an artificial intelligence tool that can generate video clips and revealed how much it will charge, but said it will not set pricing for major users such as studios until later this year.
4. About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
About 75,000 U.S. federal workers accepted the deferred buyout program of President Donald Trump's administration, a spokesperson for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management said late on Wednesday.
The buyout is one of many approaches Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million that he has blasted as ineffective and biased against him.
5. Egypt, Jordan leaders stress need to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need to begin Gaza’s reconstruction without displacing Palestinians
6. Kazakhstani deputies call for review of foreign NGO status
Deputies of the People's Party of Kazakhstan have called for a review of the status of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country.
According to a document obtained by Report, this was prompted by the activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Kazakhstan.
7. At least five dead after suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building, where construction was taking place, the department said in a statement.
8.3rd CIS Games confirmed for Sept-Oct slot in Azerbaijan
The first meeting of the Organizing Committee of the CIS Games has confirmed that the 3rd CIS Games will take place in Azerbaijan from September 28 to October 8 this year across seven cities.
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Mitch McConnell was the only Republican defector, as Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by a vote of 52-48 earlier Wednesday.
Explosion near Kabul's Urban Development Ministry: Suicide bomber neutralized, one killed, three injured. ISKP suspected amid rising security threats in Afghanistan.
Last year, approximately $1.83 billion was spent on operations at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil and gas field block, according to BP's annual report on its activities in Azerbaijan.
Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) and Honda Motor Co. (7267.T) have formally ended discussions on a potential merger, a deal that would have created a $60 billion automotive giant. Despite this decision, both automakers confirmed they will continue to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) technology.
India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, will only purchase Russian crude if it is supplied by companies and ships not sanctioned by the U.S., Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said.
The Sarandí stream in Buenos Aires, Argentina, turned bright red on Thursday for unknown reasons, raising concerns among authorities and residents. The waterway, which flows into the Río de la Plata, is under investigation to determine the cause.
Uzbekistan’s flag carrier has announced airline’s plan to purchase a dozen of aircrafts from Boeing and Airbus, marking a significant milestone in upgrading and expanding its fleet.
Azerbaijan has halted activities of “Russian House” in Baku according to local media reports on Thursday, following accusations of espionage. This is being described as an escalation of tensions between the two countries.
Elon Musk has called for the shutdown of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA), arguing that the U.S.-funded media outlets serve as government propaganda tools and waste taxpayer money.
Apple is reportedly working on a version of AirPods Pro with integrated cameras, set to launch as early as 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the cameras won’t be featured in the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, the new tech aims to enhance AI-driven features and spatial audio integration.
Mitch McConnell was the only Republican defector, as Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by a vote of 52-48 earlier Wednesday.
India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, will only purchase Russian crude if it is supplied by companies and ships not sanctioned by the U.S., Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said.
U.S. President Trump and Indian PM Modi will hold a rare joint press conference in Washington on Thursday, focusing on trade, energy, tech, and immigration, the White House announced.
Wildfires in Chile’s Araucania region have left one person dead and over 40 homeless. Authorities warn the situation remains critical.
Mitch McConnell was the only Republican defector, as Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed by a vote of 52-48 earlier Wednesday.
Explosion near Kabul's Urban Development Ministry: Suicide bomber neutralized, one killed, three injured. ISKP suspected amid rising security threats in Afghanistan.
Last year, approximately $1.83 billion was spent on operations at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil and gas field block, according to BP's annual report on its activities in Azerbaijan.
Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) and Honda Motor Co. (7267.T) have formally ended discussions on a potential merger, a deal that would have created a $60 billion automotive giant. Despite this decision, both automakers confirmed they will continue to collaborate on electric vehicle (EV) technology.
India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, will only purchase Russian crude if it is supplied by companies and ships not sanctioned by the U.S., Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said.
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