Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 6th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Israel is sending delegations to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that a delegation will head to Qatar for ceasefire talks, even though Israel rejected recent amendments proposed by Hamas. While Hamas described its response to the U.S.-mediated plan as "positive," Israel stated the requested changes are unacceptable. Netanyahu is also set to meet with President Trump in Washington on Sunday.
2. Elon Musk launches “America Party”
Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, in opposition to President Donald Trump's tax bill, which Musk argues will bankrupt the country. Musk, who previously supported Trump, criticized the bill for increasing the deficit and vowed to challenge lawmakers who supported it. The move has sparked concerns among investors, with some questioning Musk's focus on Tesla and his political ambitions, while Trump has remained silent on the announcement.
3. Death toll rises to 43, including 15 children, in Texas flooding
The death toll from flash floods in Texas has reached at least 43, including 15 children, with dozens more still missing, including 27 campers at Camp Mystic. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has urged residents to shelter in place as emergency teams continue search and rescue operations amid severe weather. The disaster declaration has been expanded to include more counties, and federal assistance has been requested to aid the ongoing recovery efforts.
4. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the recent conflict with Israel, attending Ashura commemorations in Tehran. His return to the central Ashura ceremony at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah followed a few nights of absence from Muharram mourning events at his residence. Khamenei had previously delivered televised speeches during the conflict and addressed the nation after the ceasefire.
5. Armenia rejects use of its territory for foreign military action
Armenia's Foreign Ministry has reiterated that its territory cannot be used by any third country for military operations against neighbouring states. This statement came in response to media reports suggesting that Russia is expanding its military presence in Armenia, particularly in Gyumri, amidst heightened tensions with Azerbaijan. Armenia dismissed these claims as false, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining its sovereignty.
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Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
The Saudi-led coalition says it has carried out a series of military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on two Saudi airports left three people dead and dozens injured.
Azerbaijan is prepared to chair the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2028, the country's President Ilham Aliyev has said. He made the remarks as regional leaders met at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Azerbaijan and the five Central Asian states have signed two key documents at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi, formalising a broader framework for regional cooperation in transport, trade, energy, digitalisation and security.
It started with classrooms. Too many students, not enough teachers, deteriorating buildings and growing anxiety over what comes after high school. But within weeks, a movement that began outside French lycées had spread across the country.
U.S. federal immigration agents shot and wounded a man in a car with a five-year-old boy inside in New York City’s Bronx neighbourhood on Thursday, city officials, police and witnesses say.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticised the United States following a series of Russian attacks that killed more than 70 people over two days, arguing that Washington is not doing enough to help Kyiv counter Moscow's continued assault.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
The United States has unveiled a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's energy exports, taking aim at vessels, companies and individuals accused of helping move Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals to overseas markets.
The Trump administration has launched a major expansion of its immigration enforcement agenda, restricting access to a key employment-based green card process for several of the world's largest technology and outsourcing companies.
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