Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 4th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. No progress at all, Trump says after phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said his recent call with Russian President Vladimir Putin brought no progress on ending the war in Ukraine, while the Kremlin reiterated its focus on addressing the conflict’s "root causes." The two did not discuss the U.S. weapons shipment pause, which has raised concern in Kyiv as Russia intensifies attacks.
Meanwhile, Ukraine warned that delays in military aid, especially Patriot systems, could weaken its defences amid growing pressure for direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
2. Knife attack on German train: four injured, suspect detained
A knife attack on a high-speed train travelling from Hamburg to Vienna injured four passengers on Thursday near Regensburg, German police said. The suspect was quickly detained, and the train, carrying about 500 people, made an emergency stop as authorities launched an investigation at the scene.
3. Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more are killed in Gaza
Hamas is seeking firm guarantees that a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza conflict, as Israeli strikes continued to kill dozens across the territory. While Israel appears ready to move forward with a 60-day ceasefire and hostage exchange, key details are still under negotiation. Meanwhile, heavy bombardments and civilian casualties persist on the ground, despite international efforts to secure peace.
4. Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv, injures 14 and causes widespread damage
Russia carried out an eight-hour overnight drone attack on Kyiv, injuring 14 people, damaging infrastructure, and sparking fires across multiple districts, Ukrainian officials reported. The assault comes amid a surge in Russian strikes and growing concerns in Kyiv over the recent U.S. pause in weapons deliveries.
5. Khankendi to host 17th ECO summit
Azerbaijan’s hosting of the 17th ECO Summit in Khankendi underscores its expanding role within the organisation and highlights the city's rising geopolitical and diplomatic importance. The event marks a symbolic revival of Khankendi, drawing global attention to the region while advancing Azerbaijan’s regional and international economic integration.
South Korea's intelligence agency believes there is a strong possibility that North Korea and the United States will hold a summit, with the meeting p...
Mexico has expressed regret over Peru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime ...
Brussels Airport is closed after the reported sighting of a drone, said the Belgian air traffic control service and a spokeswoman for the airport....
The U.S. is collaborating with other nations to help end the conflict in Sudan, the White House stated on Tuesday, following reports of mass killings ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday presented state awards to scientists and engineers behind the country’s newest strategic weapons systems...
South Korea's intelligence agency believes there is a strong possibility that North Korea and the United States will hold a summit, with the meeting potentially taking place after March, a lawmaker has said.
Mexico has expressed regret over Peru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
Brussels Airport is closed after the reported sighting of a drone, said the Belgian air traffic control service and a spokeswoman for the airport.
The U.S. is collaborating with other nations to help end the conflict in Sudan, the White House stated on Tuesday, following reports of mass killings during the capture of a city by paramilitary forces last week.
Russia said on Monday that its troops had advanced in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that they have been trying to capture for over a year, but Ukraine said its forces were holding on.
At least 37 people have died and five are missing after devastating floods and landslides hit central Vietnam, officials said Monday, as a new typhoon threatens to worsen the disaster.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe the United States is going to war with Venezuela despite growing tensions, though he suggested President Nicolás Maduro’s time in power may be nearing its end.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan vowed on Monday to move on from deadly protests set off by last week's disputed election as she was sworn into office for her first elected term.
The eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has emerged as a critical point in Russia’s campaign to seize the remaining Ukrainian-held parts of Donetsk, and its fate could shape the course of the conflict in the region.
Brussels Airport is closed after the reported sighting of a drone, said the Belgian air traffic control service and a spokeswoman for the airport on Tuesday (November 4)
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday during a press briefing.
Cameroon's security forces killed 48 civilians while responding to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting leader, according to data shared with Reuters on Tuesday by two U.N. sources.
South Korea's intelligence agency believes there is a strong possibility that North Korea and the United States will hold a summit, with the meeting potentially taking place after March, a lawmaker has said.
Mexico has expressed regret over Peru’s decision to sever diplomatic relations after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez.
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