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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U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Türkiye is reportedly in discussions to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a strategic move that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia.
China, Russia and Iran have begun a week-long joint naval exercise in South African waters, a move that comes amid strained relations between Washington and several members of the expanded BRICS bloc.
Warning of a strategic threat from Russia and China, Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States must acquire Greenland to prevent the Arctic island from falling under foreign control.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday expressed support for protesters in Iran, saying Israel is closely monitoring developments as demonstrations spread across the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said Cuba should strike a deal with the United States, warning that the island nation would no longer receive oil or financial support.
Israeli gunfire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities reported, as tensions continue to simmer despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, remain without heating after a Russian missile strike earlier this week, local authorities said on Sunday, as freezing temperatures grip the city.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing Venezuelan oil revenues held by the United States from being used in judicial proceedings, arguing that court action could threaten U.S. policy objectives in Venezuela.
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