AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 21 July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1.Shusha Media Forum opens with call to strengthen resilience in digital age

The 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum opened on 20 July with a focus on media resilience and information integrity in the age of artificial intelligence, bringing together international journalists, analysts and policymakers in the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

2. Months of Trump’s tariffs are reshaping supply chains and diplomacy

Major U.S. companies are struggling with rising costs and global supply chain shifts as President Donald Trump prepares sweeping new tariffs by 1 August, pushing import taxes to their highest level in more than 80 years. While the administration claims the move will revive domestic manufacturing, firms warn of inflation, disrupted trade, and long-term competitiveness risks.

3. Russia launches overnight air assault on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regions

Russia carried out a large-scale, multi-layered air attack on Kyiv overnight, targeting the capital with kamikaze drones and missiles, causing explosions, fires, and casualties. The assault also extended to other regions such as Lviv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Odesa.

4. Death toll from South Korea floods rises to at least 18 people

At least 18 people have died and 9 remain missing after severe flooding hit parts of South Korea, forcing the evacuation of 14,000 residents from their homes. Authorities warn that heavier rainfall is expected in some regions, raising further concerns.

5. Iran and European powers to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul on 25 July

Iran has confirmed it will hold a new round of nuclear negotiations with the UK, France, and Germany in Istanbul on 25 July. The talks, held at the deputy foreign minister level, aim to revive dialogue on the 2015 nuclear deal amid ongoing diplomatic deadlock.

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