Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 17th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Israel strikes Syrian defence ministry, cites protection of Druze minority
Israel has struck Syria’s defence ministry in Damascus, claiming to protect the Druze minority as clashes escalated in Sweida.
Drone strikes wounded civilians and forced officials into shelter, while a fragile ceasefire quickly collapsed.
2. China hosts SCO foreign ministers meeting as Tianjin prepares for summit
Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization met in Tianjin to prepare for the upcoming summit, with China emphasising unity amid global turbulence.
President Xi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged members to uphold the SCO’s founding mission and deepen regional cooperation.
3. Türkiye's President Erdoğan welcomes counterpart from United Arab Emirates
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially welcomed UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held bilateral discussions addressing key regional and global developments.
4. Brazil urges trade talks with U.S. after Trump tariff hike
Brazil urged the U.S. to respond to its May trade proposal, warning that the planned 50% tariff hike would severely harm both economies.
The appeal follows a U.S. investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, which Brazilian officials say lacks strong justification.
5. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Turkmenistan's Halk Maslahaty Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Baku. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic ties based on historical friendship, regional cooperation, and shared development goals.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday that her government will continue releasing prisoners detained under former President N...
The U.S. and UK are reducing personnel at Qatar’s Al-Udeid air base as President Donald Trump weighs possible action against Iran over its violent c...
China recorded the world’s largest-ever trade surplus in 2025, reaching $1.2 trillion as exporters shifted focus away from the U.S. amid ongoing tra...
Iran’s temporary shutdown of its airspace prompted flight diversions and fresh safety warnings on Wednesday as regional tensions disrupted airline o...
The United Nations has called on Uganda to lift a nationwide internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing the restrictions as ...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has been informed the killing of anti-government protesters in Iran has stopped and that planned executions would not go ahead, though details remain unclear.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said on Wednesday that Denmark was unable to change the U.S. position on Greenland after talks with American officials in Washington.
As tensions between Iran and the U.S. persist, authorities in Tehran are facing another problem—this time at home.
The United Kingdom and the United States are withdrawing military personnel from bases in the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise, following Tehran’s warning to regional allies that it would target U.S. bases if Washington takes military action.
The Trump administration will suspend all visa processing for visitors from 75 countries beginning 21 January 2026, according to a State Department memo reported by media.
Saudi Arabia has informed Iran that it will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for any military action against Tehran, according to two sources close to the kingdom’s government cited by AFP.
Sweden is sending a group of military officers to Greenland at Denmark’s request, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday, as Nordic countries and NATO allies step up coordination around the Arctic territory.
Israel and Arab States have urged the U.S. to delay any potential military action against Iran, warning that such a move could undermine ongoing protests inside the country, according to NBC News.
Boeing booked more aircraft orders than Airbus in 2025 for the first time since 2018, official figures showed, even as the European manufacturer delivered more planes during the year.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday that her government will continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro, calling it part of a “new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month.
The U.S. and UK are reducing personnel at Qatar’s Al-Udeid air base as President Donald Trump weighs possible action against Iran over its violent crackdown on protesters.
The United Nations has called on Uganda to lift a nationwide internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s general election, describing the restrictions as “deeply worrying.”
Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the U.S. after President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning Obama-era limits on higher-fat milk options.
NASA is carrying out the first emergency return in International Space Station history after an astronaut aboard Crew-11 suffered a serious medical condition.
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