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.
According to a Wall Street Journal report on Saturday, SpaceX is investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a broader $5 billion equity funding round, s...
Iran has opened the first phase of its largest solar power plant as part of a major government programme to expand renewable energy capacity....
UK authorities have raised an amber heat health alert for much of southern England, warning that the ongoing heatwave could lead to a rise in deaths....
Floods driven by climate change are raising the danger of long-banned toxic chemicals resurfacing in rivers, soil, and food chains, according to a new...
A group of high-profile British political figures and commentators has threatened legal action to block the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, acc...
According to a Wall Street Journal report on Saturday, SpaceX is investing $2 billion into xAI as part of a broader $5 billion equity funding round, strengthening the connection between Elon Musk’s various ventures.
Iran has opened the first phase of its largest solar power plant as part of a major government programme to expand renewable energy capacity.
UK authorities have raised an amber heat health alert for much of southern England, warning that the ongoing heatwave could lead to a rise in deaths.
A group of high-profile British political figures and commentators has threatened legal action to block the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, accusing the British Museum of engaging in secretive negotiations with Athens.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Dozens of international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Monday, but Bali’s main airport remains operational.
French member of parliament Olivier Marleix was found dead at his home on Monday, with suicide being considered a possible cause.
UK authorities have raised an amber heat health alert for much of southern England, warning that the ongoing heatwave could lead to a rise in deaths.
Floods driven by climate change are raising the danger of long-banned toxic chemicals resurfacing in rivers, soil, and food chains, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
Israel is expected to submit a new withdrawal map today during ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Qatar, as talks face challenges over the size of the buffer zone around Gaza.
Widespread wildfires have engulfed the Alawenat Oasis in southwestern Libya, with flames spreading into residential areas and causing panic among local communities, according to state media.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his “unconditional support” for all actions taken by Russia to resolve the Ukraine war, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to North Korean state media.
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