Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 24th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. EU leaders meet China’s Xi amid trade tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday for a one-day summit focused on trade imbalances, rare earths, and Ukraine, amid escalating tensions between the two sides.
2.Trump signs AI orders to boost U.S. global tech dominance
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping national Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy on Wednesday, signing three executive orders aimed at securing U.S. dominance in the global AI race by accelerating innovation, cutting red tape, and easing regulations on critical data infrastructure.
3. Macron files defamation suit against U.S. influencer
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit against U.S. right-wing influencer Candace Owens. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, accuses Owens of spreading false and offensive claims about Brigitte’s gender identity, calling them “outlandish” and “defamatory”.
4. Indian firm shipped explosives to Russia despite US warnings
An Indian company shipped $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound with military uses to Russia in December, according to Indian customs data seen by Reuters, despite U.S. threats to impose sanctions on any entity supporting Russia's Ukraine war effort. One of the Russian companies listed as receiving the compound, known as HMX or octogen, is the explosives manufacturer Promsintez, which an official at Ukraine's SBU security service said has ties to the country's military.
5. Musk warns of 'rough quarters' for Tesla as Trump axes EV incentives
Elon Musk has warned of tough times ahead for Tesla after President Donald Trump scrapped key Electric Vehicles (EV) and solar incentives in his latest fiscal bill. With profits down 23% and regulatory credit revenue under threat, Tesla faces growing financial pressure. The move also widens the rift between Musk and Trump, despite their once-close ties.
China says it addressed EU concerns over trade imbalances, climate and Ukraine during the China-EU Summit in Beijing, insisting its new energy exports...
The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Baku has issued a statement to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations b...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to NATO as he hosted defense ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, p...
A Kazakh military helicopter carrying three crew members vanished from radar during a scheduled flight over the Almaty Region on Friday, according to ...
As Greece swelters under an intense heat wave, electricity demand and wholesale prices have soared to record highs, straining the national grid and pu...
The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Baku has issued a statement to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Azerbaijan, celebrated on 25 July 2025.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to NATO as he hosted defense ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, praising their strong defense spending and united stance on Ukraine.
As Greece swelters under an intense heat wave, electricity demand and wholesale prices have soared to record highs, straining the national grid and pushing infrastructure to its limits.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to begin local assembly operations in Pakistan by mid-2026, marking a significant step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China says it addressed EU concerns over trade imbalances, climate and Ukraine during the China-EU Summit in Beijing, insisting its new energy exports are a “contribution” to the global green transition, not a sign of “overcapacity”.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to NATO as he hosted defense ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, praising their strong defense spending and united stance on Ukraine.
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to begin local assembly operations in Pakistan by mid-2026, marking a significant step in the country’s transition toward electric mobility.
In a quiet but unmistakable wave, Labubu - the mischievous, wide-grinned character from Hong Kong-based toy studio Pop Mart - is carving out a niche for itself in the American cultural imagination.
As trade tensions mount, U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on a potential deal with the European Union, despite Brussels signaling readiness to compromise.
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