Senior advisor to Iran’s leader and Russian President confer in Moscow as Tehran and E3 are set to meet

With just forty days to go until the deadline (18 Oct) by the European troika of Germany, France and the UK (E3) to apply for reactivation of the UN nuclear sanctions on Tehran, Ali Larijani, the top advisor to Iran’s supreme leader met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday.

Microsoft to help France showcase Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral in digital replica

Microsoft (MSFT.O) is collaborating with the French government to create a digital twin of Paris' iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the country's most visited landmark, the company's president Brad Smith announced on Monday.

South Korea considers individual tours in bid to improve ties with North Korea

South Korea is looking at various ways to improve relations with North Korea, a Unification Ministry spokesperson said on Monday, after local media reported that Seoul was considering allowing individual tours to the North.

Azerbaijan sets up joint commission to safeguard critical information infrastructure

UK voting at 16: how labour's teenage kicks could be a political headache

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s re-election prospects in 2029 might lie in the hands of 16-year-olds. Some of whom, alarmingly, are currently only 12 and just discovering sarcasm.

Trump blames Biden after migrant is accused of shooting off-duty CBP officer in New York

President Donald Trump has criticised his predecessor Joe Biden after a Dominican man released into the U.S. during the Biden administration was charged with shooting an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in Manhattan.

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Wipha as search continues for missing Halong Bay tourists

Vietnam has put its northern coastal provinces on emergency footing ahead of Typhoon Wipha, warning of floods and landslides while rescuers hunt for survivors of a tourist-boat disaster that has already claimed more than 30 lives in Halong Bay.

Months of Trump’s tariffs are reshaping supply chains and diplomacy

Major U.S. companies are adjusting fast, but few are escaping the cost. President Donald Trump is preparing to impose sweeping new tariffs by 1 August, pushing the U.S. toward a trade regime unseen since the 1940s.

Why diplomacy keeps failing in Ukraine: Key roadblocks to peace

For more than three years, Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a deadly conflict that has resulted in thousands of lives lost, billions of dollars spent on arms and military equipment, and repeated calls for peace.

Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would intervene to assist Afghans who have been detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when the Taliban seized control.

AI will not replace journalists, says Azerbaijani presidential assistant

Media professionals from across the globe gathered in Shusha for the Global Media Forum, confronting one of journalism’s greatest modern questions—what role will artificial intelligence (AI) play in its future?

Bangladesh signs U.S. wheat-import deal in bid to curb tariff pressure

Bangladesh has signed a deal to import 700,000 tonnes of wheat annually from the United States over the next five years, aiming to ease trade tensions and secure tariff relief from the Trump administration, officials confirmed on Sunday.

Iran could hold nuclear talks with European powers next week, Tasnim reports

Iran and the E3, Britain, France, and Germany, may hold nuclear talks next week, Tasnim reported, amid European warnings that failure to resume negotiations could trigger renewed international sanctions.

Iran says it has replaced air defences damaged in Israel war

Iran has replaced air defence systems damaged during last month’s conflict with Israel, according to a report by Iran’s Defah Press news agency on Sunday, citing Mahmoud Mousavi, Deputy for Operations of the regular army.

Tsunami alert after powerful earthquakes hit Russia’s Pacific coast

A tsunami warning was issued on Sunday after a sequence of strong earthquakes, including a powerful 7.4-magnitude tremor, struck off the Pacific coast of Russia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 20th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 20th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

3rd Shusha Global Media Forum opens with message of media resilience in digital age

The 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum officially opened on July 20 under the theme “Digital Pathways: Strengthening Information and Media Resilience in the Age of AI.” The event gathers media professionals, experts, and officials from around the world for three days of dialogue and strategic exchange.

Ukrainian media widely covered President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum

On July 19, Ukrainian media provided extensive coverage of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s speech and responses to journalists’ questions during the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum, held in Khankendi under the theme “Digital Pathways".

Israel and Syria agree ceasefire as Israel allows Syrian troops limited access to Sweida

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Syria, brokered by the U.S. with support from Turkey and Jordan, allows Syrian internal security forces brief access to Sweida for 48 hours to help stabilize the Druze-majority region after over 300 deaths.

Aliyev demands Russia confess to accidentally shooting down Azerbaijani plane

President Ilham Aliyev has publicly pressed Russia to admit it accidentally shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in December, an incident that killed 38 people.

Zelenskyy offers Russia new round of peace talks next week

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russia to hold fresh peace talks next week, calling for urgent progress toward a ceasefire.

Iran to cooperate with IAEA in new way: FM

Iran says its cooperation with the IAEA will continue — but under new terms and stricter oversight, following what it calls politically motivated reporting by the agency.

Los Angeles club crash leaves at least 30 injured

A night out in Los Angeles turned tragic when a speeding vehicle plowed into a crowd outside a club on Santa Monica Boulevard, injuring at least 30 people — seven of them critically.

President Ilham Aliyev Shares Strategic Vision at Shusha Global Media Forum

At the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum, President Ilham Aliyev addressed participants with remarks covering Azerbaijan’s climate vision, regional connectivity, and post-conflict reconstruction.