AnewZ Morning Brief - 23rd July, 2025

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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. President Donald Trump announced a 'massive' trade deal with Japan

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he has struck a “massive” trade deal with Japan following months of fraught negotiations.

Under the agreement announced on Tuesday, the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on Japanese exports and Japan will invest $550 billion in the U.S. according to President Trump.

2. A major forest fire in Greece forces people to evacuate from several villages

A large wildfire broke out near the southern Greek city of Corinth on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of people from several villages, as firefighters battled flames under scorching conditions, according to authorities. 

More than 180 firefighters, supported by 15 aircraft and 12 helicopters, were deployed to tackle the blaze in a pine forest in the mountainous area of the municipality, according to the local fire department. 

3. Türkiye and Vietnam sign defence cooperation deal at IDEF 2025

Türkiye and Vietnam have signed a new defence cooperation protocol on Tuesday during the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul, marking a significant step forward in bilateral military ties.

The agreement was signed by Deputy Defence Ministers Musa Heybet of Türkiye and Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien of Vietnam. It outlines broad collaboration across air, land, and sea platforms, as well as support from Turkish defence industry companies.

4.Georgia and Azerbaijan reaffirm strategic partnership in Tbilisi meeting

Azerbaijan and Georgia will deepen their cooperation ties across various sectors. It's after ​Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in Tbilisi to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

That's according to a statement from the Georgian government which said that both sides reaffirmed that ties between Georgia and Azerbaijan are grounded in strategic partnership and good neighbourly principles. They welcomed the steady progress in political, economic, and infrastructure cooperation.

5. Iran, Russia and China hold nuclear talks in Tehran

Iran, Russia and China have held a trilateral meeting in Tehran, discussing nuclear negotiations and sanctions on Iran, according to state news agency IRNA.

The meeting focused on the status of nuclear negotiations, the lifting of sanctions on Iran, and broader regional security issues.

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the discussions highlighted the shared determination of the three countries to deepen coordination on nuclear diplomacy, particularly in the face of continued Western pressure.

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