Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 25th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump to meet Zelenskyy over strategic mineral deal.
President Donald Trump revealed on 24 February that he is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to finalise an agreement allowing the US to secure a share of Ukraine's valuable mineral resources. While the deal nears completion, key issues, such as security guarantees and military aid, remain under negotiation.
2. Azerbaijan and Oman strengthen bilateral ties during key meeting.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Oman’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa Alharthy, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The talks focused on cooperation in various sectors, including energy, trade, education, and regional security.
3. Putin: Europe’s role in Ukraine talks needed eventually.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised that trust between Moscow and Washington must be established before involving European countries in Ukraine peace talks. While US President Donald Trump has suggested a quick resolution, Putin indicated that the conflict's end may still be distant.
4. South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces final hearing in impeachment trial.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will give a closing statement on Tuesday in a Constitutional Court trial reviewing his impeachment for declaring martial law. If upheld, he could be removed from office less than three years into his term, with a new election required within 60 days.
5. French surgeon on trial for sexual abuse of hundreds of patients.
Joel Le Scouarnec, a retired surgeon accused of sexually abusing 299 patients, began his trial in France on Monday. He admitted to committing "despicable acts" over a 25-year period, sparking concerns about the healthcare system’s role in allowing his actions to continue.
6. Roberta Flack, iconic Grammy-winning singer, dies at 88.
Roberta Flack, the iconic Grammy-winning singer renowned for hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song," has passed away at the age of 88, her publicist confirmed on February 24.
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nati...
Utah prosecutors said on Tuesday they will seek the death penalty for the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination and revealed s...
In a landmark agreement during President Donald Trump's state visit, the UK and US have unveiled a $42 billion "Tech Prosperity Deal," focusing on adv...
Benfica squandered a two-goal advantage, falling 3-2 at home to Qarabag in their Champions League opener. Oleksiy Kashchuk's late strike secured a his...
The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Tuesday its team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant heard shelling close to the site and obs...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 15th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
Lithuania is teaching children how to operate drones along its border with Russia, part of efforts to bolster awareness and skills on the NATO 'Eastern flank'.
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director who became a champion of independent film, died at his home in Provo, Utah, on 16 September. He was 89.
U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging that the newspaper published false and damaging information about him to interfere in the 2024 election.
As Israel launches a major ground offensive in Gaza City, families of hostages and activists in Jerusalem demand the immediate release of captives, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nations General Assembly this month, the Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed government sources.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment