Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 13th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Erdoğan, Aliyev discuss ties and security across South Caucasus
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with Erdoğan reaffirming Türkiye’s commitment to closer cooperation and lasting peace in the South Caucasus. Erdoğan also emphasised that the Terror-Free Türkiye initiative would enhance regional stability, a goal Aliyev strongly supported.
2. New Caledonia to gain more autonomy under French deal
France has announced a new autonomy agreement for New Caledonia, proposing the creation of a “state of Caledonia” within the French Republic and recognising a distinct Caledonian nationality. While hailed by President Macron as historic, the deal faces criticism for not fulfilling the Kanak people’s long-standing demand for full independence.
3. Israeli and Syrian officials hold a rare meeting in Baku
Israeli and Syrian officials held a rare in-person meeting in Baku during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit, focusing on Israel’s military activities in Syria. Though unconfirmed publicly by either side, the discreet talks suggest a tentative step toward regional coordination amid evolving diplomatic dynamics.
4. North Korean leader Kim reaffirms support for Russia in Ukraine conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged unconditional support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine during a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Wonsan, as both countries held strategic talks to deepen their alliance. The visit underscored growing military and political ties, with Pyongyang reportedly providing troops, arms, and reconstruction aid to support Moscow’s war effort.
5. Hungary's opposition flags "New Deal" to kickstart stagnating economy
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar has unveiled a “Hungarian New Deal” aimed at reviving the economy through large-scale investment, anti-corruption measures, and improved public services if his Tisza party wins next year’s election. As Tisza leads in opinion polls, the plan positions Magyar as the strongest challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in over a decade.
President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to ...
Ford Motor Company said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and scrap several electric vehicle (EV) models, marking a major retreat from ...
Schools across Cambodia and Thailand were forced to close on Monday as border clashes between the two countries escalated, with the death toll reachin...
Police in Providence are going door to door for home surveillance footage as the hunt continues for the shooter who killed two Brown University studen...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in high-level talks in Berlin from 14-15 December, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. envoys,...
President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, marking an international extension of his ongoing battle against media coverage he deems inaccurate or biased.
Ford Motor Company said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and scrap several electric vehicle (EV) models, marking a major retreat from its battery-powered ambitions amid declining EV demand and changes under the Trump administration.
Schools across Cambodia and Thailand were forced to close on Monday as border clashes between the two countries escalated, with the death toll reaching at least 40 and hundreds of thousands of people displaced, according to officials and local media.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in high-level talks in Berlin from 14-15 December, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. envoys, and European leaders, focusing on security guarantees and the framework for a potential peace deal with Russia.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
At least 17 people, including students, were killed and 20 others injured after a school bus fell off a cliff in northern Colombia on Sunday, authorities said.
At least 14 people have died and 32 others were injured after flash floods swept through Morocco’s Atlantic coastal city of Safi on Sunday, authorities said.
President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC over edited footage of a speech that made it appear he encouraged supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, marking an international extension of his ongoing battle against media coverage he deems inaccurate or biased.
Ford Motor Company said on Monday it will take a $19.5 billion writedown and scrap several electric vehicle (EV) models, marking a major retreat from its battery-powered ambitions amid declining EV demand and changes under the Trump administration.
Schools across Cambodia and Thailand were forced to close on Monday as border clashes between the two countries escalated, with the death toll reaching at least 40 and hundreds of thousands of people displaced, according to officials and local media.
Police in Providence are going door to door for home surveillance footage as the hunt continues for the shooter who killed two Brown University students and injured seven others. Authorities have released fresh video and say a detained "person of interest" is now free.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in high-level talks in Berlin from 14-15 December, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, U.S. envoys, and European leaders, focusing on security guarantees and the framework for a potential peace deal with Russia.
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