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16:39
Putin, U.S.-Iran Deal

Putin backs U.S.–Iran agreement

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the recent agreement between the U.S. and Iran, saying it could help stabilise the Middle East and ease pressure on global energy and food markets.

14:19
Land Bridge project

Thailand revives $30bn land bridge project to rival Malacca Strait

Thailand is reviving plans for one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, a proposed $30 billion “Land Bridge” that would connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea and offer an alternative trade route to the busy Strait of Malacca.

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12:36
Hegseth NATO

Hegseth: NATO ‘paper tiger’ must return to military roots

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a stark message to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies, warning that some member states are falling short on defence commitments and signalling a tougher U.S. approach as the alliance prepares for its upcoming summit in Ankara.

08:56
Brazil election

Lula warns Trump to 'stay out' of Brazil's presidential race

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told U.S. President Donald Trump to "stay out" of Brazil's upcoming election, pushing back against comments made by the American leader about the country's political situation.  

08:27
Ukraine War

Russia and Ukraine exchange new strikes as peace efforts continue

Russia and Ukraine exchanged new attacks overnight on Thursday. Missiles struck Kyiv while Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery in Moscow, just hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders on efforts to end the war.

07:59
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 18 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 18 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

07:38
Russian oil

U.S. quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire

The U.S. Treasury did not publish an extension of its sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil before it expired at midnight on Wednesday, raising questions over whether Washington is preparing to reimpose restrictions on Russian energy exports.

05:09
United Nations

UN warns peace efforts fail when women are excluded from talks

UN Women chief Sima Bahous warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that peace processes are more fragile and less effective when women are excluded from decision-making, as global conflict levels reach their highest point since the UN was founded.

20:37
U.S.-India

Trump says U.S. and India advancing trade ties after Modi talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had a "very good" conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 summit in France, adding that Washington and New Delhi were working on trade agreements despite recent strains in bilateral ties.

18:15
G7 Ukraine Support

Netherlands pledges €500m military package for Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, focused on drones and air defence systems, as Western allies intensify efforts to strengthen Kyiv's position in its war against Russia.

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