97d ago
China-North Korea

Xi arrives in North Korea as China seeks closer ties with Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday (8 June) for a rare summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, receiving a grand welcome as he described relations between the two countries as being at a "new historical starting point".

98d ago
Middle East conflict

Iran launches missile strikes towards Israel, sirens sounding in Jordan

Sirens rang out across multiple areas of Israel on Sunday night after missiles were launched from Iran towards the country, the Israeli military said. Earlier, Tehran's top negotiator in talks with the U.S. threatened to target Israeli and American assets in the region, after Israel struck Beirut.

98d ago
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 7 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

98d ago
U.S. Visit

Iraqi PM sets U.S. visit to drive investment and economic cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington. 

99d ago
Shadow Fleet

The ghost ships keeping sanctioned oil flowing

An ageing, poorly insured shadow armada now accounts for around one-sixth of the world's tanker fleet. Hidden by design and fraught with risk, it operates beyond conventional oversight. A maritime law expert explains how it works, who profits, and why much of the world looks the other way.