59d ago
U.S. Court

Iraqi national denies charges over alleged terror plots in Europe and U.S.

An Iraqi man accused of helping plan attacks on behalf of the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah pleaded not guilty on Monday (1 June) to U.S. terrorism-related charges, declaring in a New York courtroom that he was innocent and describing the allegations against him as part of wartime context.

59d ago
View from Kazakhstan

Five years of drought push Central Asia towards water crisis

Central Asia is facing growing water stress after five consecutive years of drought, with rising temperatures, depleted soil moisture and shrinking groundwater reserves placing increasing pressure on the region, according to a new EU report.

59d ago
View from China

China sends coast guard east of Taiwan over Japan-Philippines maritime talks

China's Coast Guard said on Monday it had carried out what it described as "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan, saying the move was a response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims falls under its jurisdiction.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 1 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.