Why are Gen Z protesters taking to Germany's streets?
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education, living costs and military service proposals. Violence erupted in Fra...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 15th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump: The Azerbaijan-Armenia issue is resolved and nearing a successful outcome
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has successfully contributed to resolving the long-standing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
“We resolved Azerbaijan and Armenia. It looks like it will have a good outcome,” Trump said during remarks to the press, signalling a possible breakthrough in regional diplomacy.
2. UN chief: Gaza ceasefire “Not Enough”, two-state solution essential
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated the urgent need for a two-state solution. He warned that continued devastation in Gaza undermines human dignity and violates international law.
3. Trump gives Russia 50-day ultimatum, backs Ukraine with arms
President Trump warned that the U.S. will impose 100% secondary tariffs on Russia if no Ukraine ceasefire deal is reached within 50 days. He confirmed new military aid for Ukraine via NATO, with costs covered by European allies, and announced imminent delivery of Patriot missile systems.
4. EU praises Armenia’s push for peace and regional stability
The European Union has commended Armenia for advancing regional stability through efforts to normalise ties with Türkiye and pursue a peace agreement with Azerbaijan. During a high-level meeting in Brussels, EU leaders pledged deeper cooperation, increased investment, and support for Armenia’s democratic reforms, regional integration, and security initiatives.
5. Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as more rain looms
The death toll from the Texas floods has risen to 131, with forecasters warning of more heavy rain in central Texas. Governor Abbott confirmed most fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where rescue efforts continue and concerns mount over emergency preparedness and early warning systems.
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education, living costs and military service proposals. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on developing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant following talks at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Saturday.
Foreign ministers from the U.S., Japan, Australia and India raised concerns over export restrictions and economic coercion at a Quad meeting in Atlanta, U.S., on Saturday, 31 October 2026, according to their joint statement.
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