AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 January, 2026
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 18 January, covering the latest developments you need to know....
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised tests of AI-powered suicide drones and reconnaissance aircraft, underscoring his country's focus on unmanned and advanced military technologies.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence, declaring that unmanned control and AI capabilities must be top priorities in modern weapons development.
Kim also inspected upgraded reconnaissance drones capable of detecting tactical targets and enemy movements on land and at sea.
The inspections included a flight test of a reconnaissance drone at Panghyon Airbase and tests of suicide drones targeting mock objects.
North Korea additionally unveiled an airborne early-warning aircraft for the first time—a system that could enhance its outdated air defense capabilities.
The country has stepped up its drone development, including kamikaze-style munitions, in what analysts suspect is part of deepening military ties with Russia over the past year.
The Turkish Defence Ministry has voiced its support for recent military operations by Syrian government forces against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which enjoy the support of the United States.
Tens of thousands of users were left unable to access Elon Musk’s social media platform X on Friday, with outages reported across multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
Armenia has reaffirmed that it has no intention of taking any actions directed against Iran, with senior officials stressing that relations with Tehran remain friendly and constructive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 16 January, offering Russia’s help to mediate tensions and promote dialogue in the Middle East.
The Kremlin has welcomed recent signals from several major European capitals suggesting a renewed openness to dialogue with Moscow, calling the shift a “positive evolution” in Europe’s stance towards Russia.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 18 January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a sweeping new round of tariffs on several European allies unless the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a diplomatic row over the Danish Arctic territory.
Leaders from several countries have received invitations to join a so-called U.S.-led ‘Board of Peace’, an initiative that would initially aim to end the conflict in Gaza before expanding to address other global disputes, diplomats said on Saturday.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (17 January) that concerns over security in Greenland should be addressed within the framework of NATO, describing a ground military intervention as highly unlikely.
The European Union and South American bloc Mercosur have signed a long-awaited free trade agreement in Paraguay, opening the way for what would become the EU’s largest-ever trade deal.
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