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.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has grown from a 1996 border security forum into a major Eurasian bloc, now representing nearly half the w...
Iran said it expects the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to condemn the move by the European troika of France, Germany and the UK which has ca...
Direct road transport between Türkiye and Syria has restarted after more than a decade. The move is expected to boost trade and support Syria’s pos...
The U.N. agency responsible for providing humanitarian aid and support for displaced people has announced cuts in its 2026 budget due to financial con...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow and Tehran are in regular contact on a broad range of international issues, including deve...
President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Beijing on 30 August 2025 was primarily to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on the sidelines of this multilateral gathering.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has grown from a 1996 border security forum into a major Eurasian bloc, now representing nearly half the world’s population. Its 2025 summit in Tianjin highlighted both its expanding reach and its evolving role on the global stage.
Iran said it expects the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to condemn the move by the European troika of France, Germany and the UK which has called for the return of UN sanctions against Tehran’s civilian nuclear program.
Direct road transport between Türkiye and Syria has restarted after more than a decade. The move is expected to boost trade and support Syria’s post-war recovery.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has grown from a 1996 border security forum into a major Eurasian bloc, now representing nearly half the world’s population. Its 2025 summit in Tianjin highlighted both its expanding reach and its evolving role on the global stage.
Iran said it expects the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to condemn the move by the European troika of France, Germany and the UK which has called for the return of UN sanctions against Tehran’s civilian nuclear program.
The U.N. agency responsible for providing humanitarian aid and support for displaced people has announced cuts in its 2026 budget due to financial constraints.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow and Tehran are in regular contact on a broad range of international issues, including developments related to Iran’s nuclear programme.
The EU has accused Russia of jamming the GPS signal on an aircraft carrying the European commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday.
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