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.
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The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June since records began in 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month brought extreme heat, widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths across parts of the continent.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence in a case linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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