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Morning Briefing: Jan. 31, 2026

Morning Briefing: Jan. 31, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
UN inquiry welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urges protection of civilians
30.01.2026

UN inquiry welcomes Syria-YPG ceasefire, urges protection of civilians

Commission calls for aid access, safe returns, investigations into alleged abuses in northeast Syria

UN chief offers condolences for victims of deadly plane crash in Colombia
30.01.2026

UN chief offers condolences for victims of deadly plane crash in Colombia

'The Secretary-General is saddened by the plane crash in northeast Colombia, which claimed the lives of 15 people,' spokesperson says

WMO flags January of weather extremes as floods, heat, cold hit worldwide
30.01.2026

WMO flags January of weather extremes as floods, heat, cold hit worldwide

Heatwaves, deadly floods, severe winter storms cause heavy human and economic losses worldwide

Russia accuses UN chief of selective approach to self-determination
30.01.2026

Russia accuses UN chief of selective approach to self-determination

Foreing Ministry spokeswoman says secretary-general acts as ‘arbiter of fate’ on Donbas, Crimea

FACTBOX – What to know about extreme weather in Russia, Ukraine amid Trump proposal
30.01.2026

FACTBOX – What to know about extreme weather in Russia, Ukraine amid Trump proposal

US president says he asked Putin to halt strikes on Ukrainian cities amid “extreme cold,” with Kremlin confirming the request but declining to say whether it was accepted