EU leaders met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a one-day summit focused on trade imbalances, global conflicts and strategic tensions, but expectations for major breakthroughs remained low due to hardened positions and rising geopolitical strain.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 24th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Cherkasy has injured six people and ignited fires across the city, during the early hours on Thursday, according to regional officials. Authorities say the flames have since been extinguished and that there is no further threat to residents.
An overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa damaged residential buildings, a gas station, and the historic Pryvoz market, with officials reporting hits to UNESCO-listed sites in the city centre and ongoing fires.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a one-day summit focused on trade imbalances, rare earths, and Ukraine, amid escalating tensions between the two sides.
Italy will add up to 15,000 new prison places and divert inmates with addiction issues to treatment centres, as the government confronts a severe overcrowding crisis and record suicide rates behind bars.
The United States and Japan reached a major trade deal to cut auto tariffs to 15% and unlock $550 billion in Japanese investment, averting new levies ahead of the 1 August deadline set by President Donald Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to resign next month after a major election defeat, according to local media and a source close to him — despite his public denial of the reports — shortly after finalising a key trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Uzbekistan’s internal affairs delegation visited Hungary to deepen cooperation on internal security, with a focus on cybersecurity and institutional partnerships, according to UzA.
South Korea’s new economic chiefs will visit Washington this week for 2+2 trade talks with U.S. officials, aiming to prevent 25% tariffs set to begin on 1 August. This marks their first trip since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Ottawa on Monday, announcing CAN$28.4 million to support border security and development in the kingdom. The leaders also discussed trade, regional stability, and humanitarian aid.
Major American corporations unveiled over $90 billion in new investments focused on AI and energy during the Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University on Tuesday. The announcements come as President Donald Trump pushes to cement U.S. leadership in the booming tech and energy sectors
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced a €63 million investment to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Europe.
In 2024, one million more children completed the full three-dose vaccination series for diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (DTP) than in the previous year, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Indonesia has reached a trade agreement with the United States that lowers proposed U.S. tariffs on Indonesian exports from 32% to 19%, following direct negotiations between Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump. The deal, which includes major purchase commitments, is seen as a strategic win.
"The historical ties" between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are "the foundation of our current relations," said Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during his meeting with Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Baku on Wednesday (16 July).
Electric car sales in Germany surged to a new record in the first half of 2025, making up 17.7% of all new vehicle registrations, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. Despite a 4.7% drop in overall car sales, demand for EVs grew by 35% year-on-year.
A mutual visa exemption agreement between Azerbaijan and China took effect on Wednesday (16 July), allowing ordinary passport holders to travel without a visa for short stays. The move marks a milestone in bilateral relations, strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties.
Carmaker Stellantis has scrapped plans to launch hydrogen-powered vehicles this year, citing weak market prospects, high investment costs, and insufficient refuelling infrastructure.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars into building next-generation AI data centres, signalling an aggressive long-term bet on superintelligence and reaffirming Meta’s leadership ambitions in the global AI race.
OPEC expects improved economic performance in H2 2025 to support oil demand, with high refinery intake driven by summer travel and resilient growth in key markets.
President Ilham Aliyev has ratified two memoranda of understanding with Saudi Arabia, covering plant protection and maritime certification.
Azerbaijan has confirmed participation from eight countries and over 4,500 delegates for the 3rd CIS Games, set to take place from 28 September to 8 October across seven cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he trusts Britain to stand by the United States in conflict but cast doubt on the European Union’s willingness to do the same, citing it as a reason for delaying a trade deal with the bloc.
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