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.
Planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on Friday will no longer take place after Vice President JD Vance withdrew from a scheduled trip to meet Irania...
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Frid...
World Cup action delivered impressive wins and late drama on 18-19 June. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage as Group A winners, while J...
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following remarks...
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday,...
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following remarks attributed to her that reportedly compared Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa.
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, as Kyiv continues to push for deeper Western support in countering Russian missile attacks.
Oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran came into effect, marking a tentative de-escalation in a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened regional tensions.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statment on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
Britain has announced an additional £8 million ($11 million) to help Pakistan combat illegal migration, human trafficking and organised crime, while praising Islamabad's role in diplomacy that helped secure the recent U.S.-Iran agreement.
Lionel Messi matched the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Austria, France and Norway also secured opening victories in Group J and Group I matches on Tuesday.
Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win for Ghana over Panama as World Cup action delivered a mix of late drama and key results. Colombia and England also began their campaigns with victories, while DR Congo held Portugal in a historic 1-1 draw and Austria beat Jordan 3-1.
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to ousting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in what could be most consequential local election in more than six decades.
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to extend sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine for a further 12 months, marking the first time the restrictive measures have been renewed on an annual basis rather than the previous six-month cycle.
A New Mexico legislative commission investigating the handling of cases linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has subpoenaed multiple U.S. Attorney’s offices. The subpoena is a part of an inquiry into whether prosecutors failed to pursue charges despite evidence of alleged abuse.
Ukraine and Germany have signed an agreement to strengthen anti-ballistic capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, as Kyiv continues to push for deeper Western support in countering Russian missile attacks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced $107 million in emergency funding to help contain an expanding outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, warning it could become one of the worst on record.
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