Saudi Arabia intercepts drone over Riyadh amid rising Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
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 U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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