Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 14th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un supervised special operations training
Kim Jong-un supervised combined tactical drills involving special operations and tank units, emphasizing that the armed forces’ most "crucial" task is full war preparedness.bThe joint fire strike demonstration was held the previous day, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
Trump to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria ahead of meeting with Syrian leader
President Donald Trump announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a major policy shift. The move comes ahead of a planned meeting on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syria’s Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who assumed power after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli military will enter Gaza “with full force”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that the military will resume operations in Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, emphasizing that the goal is to "defeat Hamas" and "destroy Hamas." He also made clear that the war would not stop, even if a hostage release deal is reached.
Azerbaijan joins 'Anatolian Phoenix-2025' in Türkiye
The skies over central Türkiye are buzzing with international cooperation as the multinational search and rescue exercise, Anatolian Phoenix-2025, kicks off in the city of Konya. Among the participants—Azerbaijani military personnel, working alongside forces from across the globe. The drills, organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence, are designed to sharpen operational skills and build stronger ties in humanitarian missions.
Carney unveils slimmed-down cabinet to reset U.S.-Canada ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed a new 29-member cabinet on Tuesday, aiming to urgently redefine relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. The streamlined cabinet, down from 39 under former PM Justin Trudeau, retains key figures including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and U.S. trade lead Dominic LeBlanc.
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...
Police have arrested one of King Charles' brothers, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to ...
The Trump administration has given immigration officers wider powers to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, ordering their return to custody f...
Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of the Co-Investment Fund founded by former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been released from p...
Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday (18 February) ahead of general elections in April....
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.
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading a failed 2024 martial law insurrection, making him the first elected leader in the country’s democratic era to receive the maximum sentence.
The Board of Peace is entering uncharted territory, with questions over its ability to manage Gaza reconstruction, its potential to rival the United Nations, and its impact on strategic allies in the Middle East and South Caucasus.
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.
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 officials say more than 300 undocumented Afghan migrants have been rescued after being stranded in cold and rain near the border district of Taybad, in the northeastern Razavi Khorasan province.
Police have arrested one of King Charles' brothers, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to British media.
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.
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading a failed 2024 martial law insurrection, making him the first elected leader in the country’s democratic era to receive the maximum sentence.
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