Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 5th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump signs ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law, calls it start of America’s ‘golden age’
Legislation delivers core parts of his second-term agenda, including permanent tax cuts and a $150 billion increase in defense spending. It also enacts major reforms in healthcare and immigration, while slashing Medicaid funding and rolling back Biden-era clean energy credits.
Trump claims the bill will 'fuel massive economic growth' and usher in a 'Golden Age of America.' However, critics warn it could add $3.4 trillion to the national debt.
2. Hamas agrees to negotiate Gaza ceasefire, awaits Israel’s response
Hamas has delivered its official response to the U.S.-mediated Gaza ceasefire proposal, describing it as positive. In a statement the group said it was ready to begin immediate and serious negotiations. The reply was issued after consultations with other Palestinian factions.
Israeli media reports that the government is currently reviewing Hamas’ response, though no official comment has been made.
3. Pakistan’s army claims 30 suspected militants killed near Afghan border
The Pakistan army claimed it killed at least 30 suspected militants as they attempted to cross the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The military said the movement of a group of militants trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border was detected by security forces in the general area of Hassan Khel in the North Waziristan tribal district, near the border.
4. Trump, Zelenskyy discuss air defense, joint production in phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his call with U.S. President Donald Trump as “very important and productive.” They discussed recent Russian attacks and the situation on the front lines.
Zelenskyy noted that Trump was well-informed and expressed gratitude for his attention to Ukraine. He added that both sides agreed to enhance Ukraine’s air defense and arrange a meeting between their teams.
5. 17 ECO summit concluded in Khankendi
The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization has wrapped up in Azerbaijan's Khankendi. Top officials and delegations of the ten member states used the chance to tackle a number of regional and global issues.
Bilateral meetings also took place, reinforcing the strong alliance among ECO member states during a critical period. The summit’s location in Karabakh symbolized the region’s historical and cultural significance.
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase th...
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say....
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian missile attacks crippled the city’s energy system during a sharp co...
Deaths linked to nationwide protests in Iran have risen to more than 500, according to a U.S.-based rights group, as Tehran warned it would retaliate ...
The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a fast-track programme to develop new long-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine, aiming to help Kyi...
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase their presence in the region.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say.
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian missile attacks crippled the city’s energy system during a sharp cold snap, Ukrainian officials say.
Over the past two years, Azerbaijan's engagement with Africa has evolved from promising diplomatic overtures into substantive, results-driven partnerships that are already delivering tangible benefits.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
China, Russia and Iran have begun a week-long joint naval exercise in South African waters, a move that comes amid strained relations between Washington and several members of the expanded BRICS bloc.
Despite facing challenges in chip manufacturing, Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) researchers are optimistic about narrowing the technological gap with the United States, driven by an increasing culture of risk-taking and innovation.
Warning of a strategic threat from Russia and China, Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States must acquire Greenland to prevent the Arctic island from falling under foreign control.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase their presence in the region.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say.
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian missile attacks crippled the city’s energy system during a sharp cold snap, Ukrainian officials say.
Deaths linked to nationwide protests in Iran have risen to more than 500, according to a U.S.-based rights group, as Tehran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military targets if Washington intervenes.
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