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.
A freight train carrying Russian grain and fertiliser has departed Azerbaijan for Armenia, continuing transit flows across the South Caucasus....
China has passed a new law aimed at ensuring its most vulnerable citizens are not left without support....
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phas...
Tashkent hosted the INMerge Innovation Summit Roadshow, bringing together start-ups, investors and technology leaders to explore the future of Cent...
A European Parliament resolution on Armenia is stirring debate beyond Brussels, with its wording raising concerns in Azerbaijan as peace talks gath...
China has passed a new law aimed at ensuring its most vulnerable citizens are not left without support.
Tashkent hosted the INMerge Innovation Summit Roadshow, bringing together start-ups, investors and technology leaders to explore the future of Central Asia’s digital economy and regional cooperation.
Azerbaijan–Armenia border talks that have produced a draft text on delimitation are “very important”, an ex-diplomat and international energy leader has said, urging leaders to resist ultranationalist pressure and negotiate fairly.
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, visited Tehran to address “urgent humanitarian concerns” following the U.S.–Israel war on Iran, according to an ICRC delegation statement.
A report published by Minval Politika has raised new questions over alleged efforts by Luis Moreno Ocampo to shape international pressure against Azerbaijan and influence political dynamics around Armenia.
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 billion had so far been spent on the conflict, most of it on munitions. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the U.S. had "militarily defeated" Tehran.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phase” for the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior adviser said U.S. blockade efforts would fail and could trigger confrontation.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
China has passed a new law aimed at ensuring its most vulnerable citizens are not left without support.
China has warned the U.S. that Taiwan will dominate next month’s summit in Beijing, raising pressure on Washington and concern in Taipei over any shift in long-standing American policy.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
From Thursday, 1 May, goods from every African country with diplomatic ties to China will be able to enter the Chinese market without paying import duties.
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