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.
Türkiye is preparing to sue Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, over age-inappropriate content on social media, Turkish Education Minister ...
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 65, while forcing more than 12,000 residen...
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved a new alphabet, bringing the Latin-script Uzbek alphabet closer to other alphabet...
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
Saudi Aramco has ordered staff to evacuate its headquarters amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Two people were killed in an attack on Dammam airport, while Iran's IRGC Navy claimed strikes on seven vessels and warned the U.S. of a wider response.
Russia is willing in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in November, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said after President Vladimir Putin met U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Yemen's Houthis have denied targeting the holy city of Medina on Wednesday adding that they have not conducted any military operations towards Saudi Arabia either, denying earlier comments from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
Super typhoon Champi is set to batter Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture from Friday (23 October), bringing violent winds, torrential rain and waves up to 11 metres high, as airlines cancel flights and organisers scrap a major festival.
A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing 16 people and injuring 65, while forcing more than 12,000 residents to relocate as rescue teams respond to widespread aftershocks.
Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain to the island.
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring fuel prices frustrate voters ahead of the midterm elections. But farmers say using the fuel on public roads is too risky, while many other drivers cannot get hold of it.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 will take place from 17 September to 9 October next year in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment