17:39
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 13 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 13 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

16:10
World Cup 2026

Is it a 'World' Cup if some people around the world are denied visas?

As the 2026 World Cup kicked off on 11 June across North America, U.S. visa restrictions and travel policies have made it impossible for supporters, football officials and even a FIFA-appointed referee to attend. It's raised a lot of questions about access to such a high-profile global event.

06:53
U.S. War on Drugs

U.S. says strike kills Venezuelan gang leader 'Niño Guerrero'

The United States has carried out a “swift and lethal” military strike that it says killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, a criminal network Washington has designated as a foreign terrorist organisation.

03:03
Middle East Conflict

U.S. downs Iranian drones as strikes deepen tensions in Gulf

The United States and Iran have traded fresh strikes, with the U.S.  hitting military sites and Iran launching missiles and drones at bases and ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping remains active, but tensions are rising as calls grow for restraint and renewed talks.

16:59
World Cup

2026 World Cup faces unprecedented security challenges

Legions of security officers and police are being deployed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as organisers prepare for what officials describe as an unprecedented security challenge to protect fans, players and venues across North America.

08:33
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 12 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 12 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

14:56
View from Kazakhstan

U.S. steps up Central Asia minerals drive

The U.S. is deepening engagement with Central Asia on critical minerals as global competition for strategic resources intensifies. The issue dominated talks in Astana between Washington and the five Central Asian states.

09:27
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 11 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 11 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

16:41
View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan seeks stronger banking ties with U.S. business chamber

Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Commerce as the country seeks to strengthen financial services for traders and support private sector growth.

13:16
Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine strikes Russian tanker and military targets

Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.

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