18:09
Meeting

China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

China confirmed on Monday that it will host a high-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The summit aims to address ongoing trade disputes amid global trade uncertainties.

17:07
Azerbaijan-Vietnam

Azerbaijan, Vietnam discuss outcomes of political consultations

Elnur Mammadov, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister, presented a report during the 3rd meeting of the Azerbaijan-Vietnam Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Trade, and Scientific and Technical Cooperation, which took place in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital.

10:00
K-pop boy band

North Korean defectors make debut in new K-pop boy band

A new K-pop boy band, 1VERSE, made their international debut with a powerful backstory two of its five members are defectors from North Korea. The group, whose name is pronounced "universe," includes members from North Korea, Japan, and the United States: Hyuk, Seok, Aito, Nathan, and Kenny.

09:30
Torrential rain

Torrential rain pounds South Korea for third day as thousands take shelter

More than 5,000 people in South Korea have taken refuge in shelters as relentless rainfall continues to batter parts of the country for a third consecutive day, resulting in at least four deaths and significant damage to infrastructure, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on Friday.

13:30
Germany & UK

Merz visits UK as Europe closes ranks in face of threats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to London on Thursday to sign a comprehensive friendship treaty with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to reset post-Brexit ties between Britain and the European Union.

10:00
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 17th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 17th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

10:00
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 15th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 15th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

13:30
Iran and Sanctions

Iran says it will respond to reimposition of UN sanctions

Iran has warned it will respond to any move by Western powers to reinstate United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme, though it has not specified what form that response would take. The statement came from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei during a press conference on Monday.

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