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.
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Centre-right leader Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled i...
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A rep...
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermin...
Health authorities are monitoring a widening hantavirus alert after new suspected cases emerged in Spain and on a remote South Atlantic island, days after an outbreak on a cruise ship left three people dead and several others infected.
Russia is holding a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026, reflecting heightened security concerns and the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
Centre-right leader Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orbán.
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A reported CIA assessment suggested Tehran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for months despite mounting sanctions and renewed Gulf attacks.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though both sides signalled they did not want escalation. The clashes come as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed deal to end the war while leaving key disputes, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now.
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A reported CIA assessment suggested Tehran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for months despite mounting sanctions and renewed Gulf attacks.
Singapore has isolated and is testing two of its residents who travelled aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.
Russia is holding a significantly scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May 2026, reflecting heightened security concerns and the ongoing war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
Countries worldwide sought to prevent the further spread of the hantavirus on Thursday, after an outbreak on a cruise ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone who had close contact with them since.
China’s leading chipmakers are funnelling unprecedented sums into research and development as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid intensifying U.S. export restrictions.
Centre-right leader Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orbán.
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has warned that France risks undermining the self-determination rights of the Kanak Indigenous People in New Caledonia amid proposed political and constitutional reforms.
Somalia is facing a severe malnutrition crisis and urgently needs additional humanitarian funding to prevent conditions deteriorating further, the World Food Programme has warned.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to carry on as leader on Friday (8 May) after his ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections. Labour lost hundreds of councillors across the country, as some figures in the party said he should stand down.
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