Five dead in illegal China mine collapse as Shanxi probe continues
Five people have died after a mine shaft collapsed during an illegal mining operation in southwestern China, state media reported on Sunday (31 May), ...
Daybreak leads with a breakthrough at the European Union summit, where leaders agree on a major funding package to support Ukraine’s military needs, after failing to reach consensus on using frozen Russian state assets. The programme explains how the €90 billion loan will work, why it falls short of Kyiv’s estimated requirements through 2026 and 2027, and what the compromise reveals about divisions within the bloc.
Focus then shifts to the United States, where police say the suspect in last weekend’s deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead. Authorities are now confirming links between the suspect and a separate killing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events.
In Australia, Daybreak examines the government’s response to the Bondi Beach attack, with officials announcing a nationwide gun buyback scheme. The programme looks at how the plan will mirror landmark firearms reforms introduced nearly 30 years ago, and what it could mean for gun regulation and public safety across the country.
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.
Iranian-made Yassin missiles were spotted mounted on Armenian Air Force fighter aircraft during Armenia's latest military parade on Thursday (28 May), drawing attention from defence observers and regional analysts.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the longtime allies ahead of Armenia's parliamentary election on 7 June.
In a special edition of Context, Orkhan Amashov reports from Washington on the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, examining plans for Gaza’s reconstruction, a proposed stabilisation force, and the wider diplomatic impact of the U.S.-led initiative.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
Here are the latest stories from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across the African continent.
The following story summaries are from AnewZ’s Africa News programme, focusing on political and security developments across Africa and beyond.
In today’s Prime Time, we covered the following conversations: Azerbaijan has shipped petroleum products to Armenia by rail for the first time in decades, marking a significant step toward economic cooperation and regional integration in the South Caucasus.
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