AnewZ Morning Brief – 31 May 2026
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know....
The 7th International Digital Almaty 2025 forum focusing on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era will take place in Kazakhstan from January 31 to February 1, 2025.
Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants will explore AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation.
More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event, including more than 200 speakers and influencers from Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other countries, as well as
The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and Astana Hub (ACF PIT).
Digital Almaty 2025 will focus on breakthrough changes in the industrial sector and the impact of AI on the future of the global industry. The application of Industrial AI for automation, forecasting, and optimizing complex production chains opens new horizons for intelligent management in the industrial sector
The VII Forum will also feature the Industry 4.0 AI Battle – a large-scale competition to determine the best AI startup, as well as an exhibition showcasing Kazakhstan's largest subsoil users, industrial startups, technoparks, and technology companies sharing their experience and projects in the IT ecosystem.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Donald Trump said he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, insisting the U.S. is slowly getting what it wants. He warned military action remains an option if talks fail. Meanwhile, U.S. forces said they fired a missile at a vessel trying to breach Washington’s blockade of Iran.
On 28 May, the EU's foreign policy chief called for Russian troops to leave Georgia and Moldova. By the end of the same day, both Tbilisi and Moscow had dismissed her. The symmetry tells a story of its own.
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.
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.
At least 22 people have been killed - including children - and 35 others injured after a truck carrying Afghan returnees overturned in eastern Afghanistan, local officials say.
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