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04:55
Court Case

Google’s YouTube settles social media addiction case

Google-owned YouTube has settled a lawsuit brought by a teenage plaintiff who claimed the platform harmed his mental health, avoiding what would have been the second California trial over allegations that social media companies fuel youth addiction.

04:28
Court Case

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Rastafarian inmate’s damages suit

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to allow a Rastafarian inmate to pursue a damages claim against Louisiana prison officials who forcibly shaved his head in alleged violation of his religious beliefs, ruling that federal law does not permit such lawsuits against individual officers.

04:15
Russia-Ukraine

Russia says U.S. failed to honour Alaska summit 'understandings'

Russia has accused the United States of failing to follow through on what Moscow describes as “understandings” reached between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump during their Alaska summit last year, in a sign of mounting frustration in the Kremlin.

11:29
Middle East conflict

Fifth round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations to hold in Washington

Lebanon heads into a new round of talks with Israel in Washington, seeking progress on key security issues and an Israeli withdrawal timeline. The negotiations, however, are being overshadowed by Iran's decision to fold Lebanon-related issues into its broader talks with the U.S.

19:27
U.S.-Iran Deal

Ceasefire in Lebanon key to success of U.S.–Iran deal

The signing of a historic 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran on 17 June has formally ended months of high-intensity conflict. Yet despite the agreement, tensions surrounding Lebanon threaten the durability of the fragile peace.

11:26
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 22 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 22 June, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

10:15
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 21 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 20 June, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

03:10
Middle East Conflict

Iran negotiator invokes Minab victims upon arrival in Switzerland

Iran's top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, has said that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships again, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the U.S. and Israel. Lebanon has said Israeli strikes killed 16 people on Saturday.

02:22
U.S. Iran World Cup

U.S. defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions

The United States will continue reviewing Iran's travel arrangements at the 2026 World Cup, but current restrictions remain in place despite Tehran's plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA, a White House official said.

08:30
Explainer

Why Pakistan became a key mediator in U.S.-Iran talks

Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary in U.S.-Iran diplomacy after months of shuttle talks, draft revisions and regional coordination involving Gulf states and China. An interim understanding has been reached, but officials warn the most difficult phase of negotiations still lies ahead.

04:28
Middle East Conflict

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.

21:24
Pakistan Iran

Pakistan and Iran fast-track border trade zone to boost trade

Pakistan and Iran are accelerating efforts to transform their shared border from a historically volatile frontier into a hub for trade and investment, as both countries advance plans for a special economic zone and pursue a target of $10 billion in bilateral trade.

05:17
Middle East Conflict

Oil prices drop as Iran-U.S. agreement eases Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran came into effect, marking a tentative de-escalation in a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened regional tensions.

22:55
Middle East conflict

Trump sought deal in 'desperation,' Iran's Supreme Leader says

U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.

18:42
Visa restrictions

U.S. imposes visa restrictions amid rising tensions in Ethiopia

The U.S. has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals it says are undermining peace efforts in Ethiopia, focusing on hardline members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and their immediate family members amid rising tensions in the country's north.

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