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.
France has continued activities that undermine the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process, including espionage and information campaigns targeting Baku, acc...
Israel has formally assumed planning and construction powers at one of the most sensitive religious sites in the occupied West Bank, ending an arrange...
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of...
Pope Leo XIV has been invited to visit Azerbaijan by President Aliyev during talks with a senior Vatican official in Baku. The invitation was extended...
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to b...
France has continued activities that undermine the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process, including espionage and information campaigns targeting Baku, according to Azerbaijan’s State Commission Against Foreign Interference and Hybrid Threats.
Israel has formally assumed planning and construction powers at one of the most sensitive religious sites in the occupied West Bank, ending an arrangement that had been in place for nearly three decades.
Pope Leo XIV has been invited to visit Azerbaijan by President Aliyev during talks with a senior Vatican official in Baku. The invitation was extended during a meeting on Tuesday between President Aliyev and Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, who is responsible for interfaith affairs at the Vatican.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned against actions in the Black Sea that could threaten regional stability, saying he raised the issue directly with Russia during talks in Moscow.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) have called for a strong and coordinated international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging countries to commit more resources to contain the spread of the virus.
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned against actions in the Black Sea that could threaten regional stability, saying he raised the issue directly with Russia during talks in Moscow.
Lithuania’s ruling Social Democratic Party has said its chairman, Mindaugas Sinkevicius, is preparing to become the country’s next prime minister, replacing Inga Ruginiene.
The United Kingdom has imposed a new wave of sanctions on Russia, targeting key financial institutions, logistics networks and vessels accused of helping Moscow sustain its war in Ukraine.
Ukraine has said it struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Moscow region, marking one of the deepest reported attacks into Russian territory in recent months.
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