Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for February 28th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Erdoğan urges EU to take concrete steps to improve ties with Türkiye.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told European Council President António Costa that Türkiye expects the EU to take concrete steps to strengthen ties. In a phone call, they discussed regional issues, European security, and Türkiye's role in peace efforts.
2. FTC to relocate to former USAID building amid cost-saving measures.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will move to the former USAID building in the coming months. According to Bloomberg, the decision by the U.S. Government Efficiency Agency, overseen by Elon Musk, aims to save over $11 million by not renewing FTC’s current lease.
3. Trump announces talks on Ukraine's territorial return.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations will take place regarding the return of Ukrainian territories. During a meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he emphasized efforts to restore significant areas to Ukraine.
4. Pope Francis' condition improves amid pneumonia treatment.
Pope Francis' condition has improved over the past 24 hours as he receives treatment for bilateral pneumonia, though doctors remain cautious about making predictions. The 88-year-old pontiff continues medical procedures and prayer while working in the afternoon.
5. Kim Jong Un urges North Korean military to be ready for nuclear weapon use.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the country’s military to be ready to use nuclear weapons. During strategic cruise missile tests, he emphasized the importance of enhancing nuclear readiness to defend sovereignty and demonstrate military retaliation capabilities.
6. Scientists predict giant tsunamis from Antarctic glacier melting.
Scientists warn of potential giant tsunamis triggered by melting glaciers in Antarctica. Their study, published in Nature, suggests that underwater landslides caused by climate change could produce massive waves, affecting coasts across South America, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermin...
SOCAR has completed the acquisition of a 99.82% stake in Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding after receiving all r...
Fuel exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia are continuing, with eight rail wagons carrying 479 tonnes of diesel fuel dis...
Health authorities are monitoring a widening hantavirus alert after new suspected cases emerged in Spain and on a remote South Atlantic island, day...
Russia is holding a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026, reflecting heightened security concerns and the ongoing w...
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermining the self-determination rights of the Kanak Indigenous People in New Caledonia amid proposed political and constitutional reforms.
SOCAR has completed the acquisition of a 99.82% stake in Italiana Petroli (IP) from API Holding after receiving all required regulatory approvals.
Fuel exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia are continuing, with eight rail wagons carrying 479 tonnes of diesel fuel dispatched as part of the latest shipment between the two South Caucasus neighbours.
Health authorities are monitoring a widening hantavirus alert after new suspected cases emerged in Spain and on a remote South Atlantic island, days after an outbreak on a cruise ship left three people dead and several others infected.
The U.S military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday (7 May). Meanwhile, Iran's Joint Military Command accused the U.S. of breaching the ceasefire, by striking an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks on several Iranian cities.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though both sides signalled they did not want escalation. The clashes come as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed deal to end the war while leaving key disputes, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now.
Singapore has isolated and is testing two of its residents who travelled aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A reported CIA assessment suggested Tehran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for months despite mounting sanctions and renewed Gulf attacks.
Ukraine’s military said it struck a Russian Karakurt-class small missile carrier in the Caspian Sea near Russia’s Dagestan region on Thursday. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, according to Kyiv.
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermining the self-determination rights of the Kanak Indigenous People in New Caledonia amid proposed political and constitutional reforms.
Somalia is facing a severe malnutrition crisis and urgently needs additional humanitarian funding to prevent conditions deteriorating further, the World Food Programme has warned.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to carry on as leader on Friday (8 May) after his ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections. Labour lost hundreds of councillors across the country, as some figures in the party said he should stand down.
Indonesian rescue teams have located two Singaporeans who went missing after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday (8 May) on the island of Halmahera, though authorities say it remains unclear whether they are alive.
Health authorities are monitoring a widening hantavirus alert after new suspected cases emerged in Spain and on a remote South Atlantic island, days after an outbreak on a cruise ship left three people dead and several others infected.
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