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.
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges ...
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Dona...
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to acc...
U.S. President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, widely known as MBS, on ...
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
The tectonic plates of global trade and geopolitics are shifting, demanding that regional cooperative structures evolve to match new strategic realities.
Emirates Airline is confident in Boeing’s plans for a larger 777X and has ruled out ordering Airbus’s A350-1000 at the Dubai Airshow.
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Emirates Airline is confident in Boeing’s plans for a larger 777X and has ruled out ordering Airbus’s A350-1000 at the Dubai Airshow.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of a broader offensive aimed at seizing full control of the area.
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with advanced combat and support aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges with Russia.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
U.S. President Donald Trump will roll out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, widely known as MBS, on Tuesday for a visit expected to advance the sale of F-35 fighter jets and a host of business deals with the kingdom.
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