Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 13th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
Israeli-American Hostage Freed During Brief Gaza Pause; Strikes Resume
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier, was released by Hamas on Monday after 19 months of captivity in Gaza. The release, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, came during a short pause in fighting. Alexander reunited with his family and was airlifted to a hospital.
ICAO Council rules Russia violated air law in MH17 downing
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that the Russian Federation failed to meet its international air law obligations in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.This marks the first time in ICAO’s history that its Council has delivered a ruling on the merits of a dispute between member states under its formal dispute settlement mechanism.
Erdogan offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, urges ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed Türkiye’s readiness to support peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at every stage.During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments, Türkiye’s presidency said in a statement on X. “President Erdogan emphasized the significance of the will to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support at every stage of the process,” the statement added.
Asian markets rally as US-China trade pause boosts risk appetite
Asian stocks joined a global rally and the U.S. dollar held on to most of its gains on Tuesday, as investors welcomed a temporary halt in the trade war between the U.S. and China, easing fears of a global recession. Japan’s Nikkei soared 2%, reaching its highest level since February 25, while tech-heavy Taiwan also gained 2%. Chinese stocks edged higher in early trading.
Armed clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli after reported killing of armed group leader
Armed clashes erupted on Monday evening and gunfire has echoed in the city center and other parts of the Libyan capital Tripoli following reports that an armed group leader was killed, three residents told Reuters by phone. The leader, Abdulghani Kikli, known as Ghaniwa, is the commander of Support Force Apparatus SSA, one of Tripoli's powerful armed groups, based in the densely populated Abu Salim neighbourhood. SSA is under the Presidential Council that came to power in 2021 with the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Abdulhamid Dbeibah through a United Nations-backed process.
The Armenian Cabinet has approved a military-technical cooperation agreement (MTC) with Poland, which will be forwarded to parliament for ratification...
Iranian and Russian navies staged a joint exercise in the northern Indian Ocean on Thursday, as Washington builds up its military assets in the region...
Kazakhstan has entered the world’s top 50 economies by GDP in 2026, ranking 50th with a projected nominal output of $320 billion. The result reflect...
Britain's King Charles III has stressed that “the law must take its course” after his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspici...
The Trump administration has given immigration officers wider powers to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, ordering their return to custody f...
The Armenian Cabinet has approved a military-technical cooperation agreement (MTC) with Poland, which will be forwarded to parliament for ratification following its signing, according to Armenian media.
Iranian and Russian navies staged a joint exercise in the northern Indian Ocean on Thursday, as Washington builds up its military assets in the region, including deploying warships near Iran, despite renewed indirect nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Kazakhstan has entered the world’s top 50 economies by GDP in 2026, ranking 50th with a projected nominal output of $320 billion. The result reflects sustained growth, structural reforms and the country’s rising role as a regional economic hub.
Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of the Co-Investment Fund founded by former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been released from prison following a plea agreement with prosecutors.
The drumbeats have finally faded at the Marquês de Sapucaí, bringing the competitive phase of the Rio Carnival 2026 to a dazzling close. Over two marathon nights of spectacle, the twelve elite schools of the "Special Group" transformed the Sambadrome into a riot of colour.
Peru’s Congress has voted to censure and remove José Enrique Jeri Ore from his posts as President of Congress and acting President of the Republic, just four months into his tenure, citing undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen and alleged hiring irregularities.
France celebrated Olympic gold in the men’s biathlon relay in Anterselva on Tuesday (17 February), following a thrilling race marked by an electric atmosphere at the stadium.
Aghdam’s Qarabag FK experienced a 6–1 defeat to England’s Newcastle United in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie in Azerbaijan's capital Baku Wednesday evening (18 February).
Qarabağ FK are facing Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League play-off round on Wednesday evening in Baku, in what will be the first UEFA competition meeting between the two clubs.
Iranian and Russian navies staged a joint exercise in the northern Indian Ocean on Thursday, as Washington builds up its military assets in the region, including deploying warships near Iran, despite renewed indirect nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Britain's King Charles III has stressed that “the law must take its course” after his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, insisting a full, fair and proper investigation be carried out by the appropriate authorities.
The Trump administration has given immigration officers wider powers to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, ordering their return to custody for renewed vetting one year after entering the U.S.
Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday (18 February) ahead of general elections in April.
The Telegram messaging app has dismissed allegations by the Russian government that its encryption has been breached by foreign intelligence services saying that it's not found any breaches of its encryption.
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