News

13:54

Daybreak

Daybreak: Iran-U.S. talks, new UK PM meets Zelenskyy and Romania expels Russian diplomat

The 28 July edition of Daybreak features remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on talks between Iran and the U.S., analysis of new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Romania’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat following a drone incursion. 

12:27

Akyaka-Gyumri railway

Türkiye begins Gyumri-Kars railway renovation ahead of possible Armenia border reopening

Türkiye has begun renovating the Akyaka-Gyumri railway as preparations continue for a possible reopening of the Armenia-Türkiye border and the reactivation of the Gyumri-Kars rail link.

11:44

United Nations

Top five most notable UN Secretaries-General

Since 1946, nine people have served as UN Secretary-General, the closest thing the world has to a chief diplomat. The role carries no army and little hard power, yet its occupants have shaped how nations respond to war, famine and global crises. Here are five who left the deepest mark.

10:40

Energy security

Australia considers first oil refinery in 60 years amid Middle East crisis

Australia is considering building its first new oil refinery in more than six decades as conflict in the Middle East exposes the country's heavy reliance on imported fuel.

08:26

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 28 July, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 28th of July, covering the latest developments. 

08:06

U.S.-Ukraine

Trump administration pushes final $400m Ukraine aid delivery to 2029

The Trump administration has told Congress it does not expect to complete delivery of the remaining $400 million in military aid for Ukraine until 2029, despite Kyiv facing weapons shortage needed to defend against Russian missile attacks.

07:16

Tate brothers

Tate brothers' lawyer accuses U.S. authorities of 'weaponising' legal process

The lawyer representing social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate has accused U.S. authorities of "weaponising" the legal process against the brothers as they fight extradition to the UK.

07:00

Nigeria

At least 30 killed in armed attack on village in Kaduna, Nigeria

At least 30 people were killed after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state overnight, according to local residents, in the latest deadly assault highlighting the country's worsening security crisis.  

06:27

9/11 Mamdani

Relatives of 9/11 victims seek to bar Mamdani from Ground Zero anniversary ceremony

A group of relatives of victims killed in the 11 September 2001, attacks have launched a petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be barred from attending the 25th anniversary commemoration at Ground Zero, arguing that his presence would be inappropriate at the solemn event.

05:44

Health News

Global HIV funding drops to $7.3bn, raising fears of epidemic resurgence

The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after international funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, according to a new report from UNAIDS, which warned that decades of progress against the disease could be reversed without renewed global support.

05:02

Suspect Detained

Paris police detain suspect after knife attack on three women

Three women were injured in a knife attack in Paris on Monday before bystanders overpowered the suspect and an off-duty police officer took him into custody, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said.

03:39

Middle East conflict

Trump says there is ‘good chance’ of deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that there is a good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran, but warned that Washington would resume military operation if negotiations fail.

22:13

Court Order

Russian court blocks transfers to Vardanyan-linked offshore company

Russia's Supreme Court has prohibited the transfer of funds to Digimarket, a U.S.$35 million offshore company linked to Ruben Vardanyan, as legal proceedings continue over efforts to recover more than U.S.$64 million from a loan company.

21:26

Armenia-Russia Ties

Pashinyan urges Putin to end Russian trade restrictions on Armenian exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appealed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin to help resolve a trade dispute that has disrupted Armenian exports to Russia, adding to tensions in the increasingly strained relationship between the two countries.

20:02

Oil Flows

Russia-Ukraine war ripples through Kazakhstan's energy network

The Russia-Ukraine war is increasingly reshaping the Caspian region. From threats to energy infrastructure to renewed diplomatic efforts, countries across the region are adapting to the wider consequences of a conflict that continues to disrupt trade, transport and security.  

19:24

Berlin

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot and killed, RBB reports

A known Islamist suspected of driving a minivan into a crowd near a major LGBTQ Pride gathering in Berlin was shot dead during a police operation at an allotment garden complex, broadcaster RBB reported on Sunday.

18:17

Azerbaijan media

Azerbaijan warns Iran over 'hostile media' list

Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency has expressed concern over Iran’s decision to include several foreign media organisations, including Azerbaijan’s state television channel AzTV, on a list of "hostile media organisations".

17:55

Migration

Putin signs tougher financial rules for migrant workers in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws introducing stricter financial requirements for foreign workers, as Moscow continues to tighten migration controls affecting millions of labour migrants, particularly from Central Asia.

17:43

Ebola Vaccine Trials

Experimental Ebola vaccine enters first human trial as Congo outbreak worsens

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 3,200, including 1,405 deaths, according to government data released on Sunday, highlighting the scale of an outbreak that continues to challenge health authorities and aid agencies.

17:36

Energy

Kazakhstan resumes key oil exports after Black Sea drone attacks

Kazakhstan has resumed oil exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) after drone attacks disrupted operations at its Black Sea terminal, restoring the route that carries most of the country’s crude exports.

17:16

U.S.-Iran war

Poll: Most Americans say U.S.-Iran war is 'more challenging' than expected

A majority of Americans believe the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran has proved more challenging than the Trump administration expected, according to a new CBS News/YouGov survey.

16:04

World News

Wildfires close in on Bordeaux as Macron convenes emergency meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial crisis meeting on 26 July as wildfires spread across southwest France, with flames advancing to within 15 kilometres of the city of Bordeaux. 

15:54

View from Kabul

Uzbekistan pledges to buy 100,000 tonnes of Afghan cotton during Kabul visit

Uzbekistan has pledged to buy 100,000 tonnes of Afghan cotton and expand trade, transport and investment cooperation during a high-level visit to Kabul led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojaev on Sunday.

15:49

UN Israel Syria

UN to submit report on Israeli violations in Syria as al-Sharaa eyes broader peace

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN will submit a detailed report to the Security Council documenting what he described as Israeli violations in Syria. At the same time, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says he is working towards a security agreement with Israel.