Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump signals support for extending nuclear arms limits with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has for the first time publicly supported preserving the New START treaty’s nuclear weapons limits, calling it “an agreement you don’t want expiring” amid rising tensions with Russia and China. Experts warn that letting the treaty lapse could trigger a new arms race and erode strategic transparency between the world’s top nuclear powers.
2. Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its third day, leaving at least 30 dead and displacing over 130,000 people, as both nations accuse each other of aggression and seek international backing. With tensions flaring across multiple flashpoints, long-standing border disputes—especially over historic temple sites—have resurfaced, complicating efforts toward a peaceful resolution.
3. Azerbaijan, Slovakia explore cooperation
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with outgoing Slovak Ambassador Milan Lajcak to commend his role in enhancing bilateral ties and discuss future cooperation across multiple sectors. Both sides emphasised the importance of high-level engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relations beyond the ambassador's tenure.
4. U.S., China confront each other on Ukraine at United Nations
The United States has urged China to halt exports of dual-use goods aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine, accusing Beijing of fuelling the conflict despite claims of neutrality. China rejected the allegations at the UN, accusing Washington of deflecting blame and urged it to support peace efforts instead of confrontation.
5. China's Premier Li proposes global AI cooperation organisation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for a global AI governance body to address fragmented regulations and prevent AI from becoming an “exclusive game” for a few nations. At Shanghai’s AI conference, he also unveiled China’s action plan, inviting global cooperation, especially from the Global South.
Two spectators were killed and another seriously injured on Saturday when a rally car veered off the road during a race near Ambert in France’s Puy-...
China announced on Saturday its intention to establish a global organisation aimed at fostering international cooperation on artificial intelligence (...
Beijing has issued a geological disaster alert for most of the city after intense rainfall triggered fears of landslides and flash floods. Nearby Baod...
Australia has signed a long-term defence treaty with Britain to deepen cooperation on the AUKUS nuclear submarine initiative over the next 50 years, t...
Two spectators were killed and another seriously injured on Saturday when a rally car veered off the road during a race near Ambert in France’s Puy-de-Dome region, local authorities said.
China announced on Saturday its intention to establish a global organisation aimed at fostering international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself as a counterbalance to the United States in the global AI race.
Beijing has issued a geological disaster alert for most of the city after intense rainfall triggered fears of landslides and flash floods. Nearby Baoding saw more than a year's worth of rain fall in just eight hours, displacing thousands and breaking historical records.
Australia has signed a long-term defence treaty with Britain to deepen cooperation on the AUKUS nuclear submarine initiative over the next 50 years, the government announced on Saturday.
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.
Two spectators were killed and another seriously injured on Saturday when a rally car veered off the road during a race near Ambert in France’s Puy-de-Dome region, local authorities said.
China announced on Saturday its intention to establish a global organisation aimed at fostering international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself as a counterbalance to the United States in the global AI race.
Beijing has issued a geological disaster alert for most of the city after intense rainfall triggered fears of landslides and flash floods. Nearby Baoding saw more than a year's worth of rain fall in just eight hours, displacing thousands and breaking historical records.
Australia has signed a long-term defence treaty with Britain to deepen cooperation on the AUKUS nuclear submarine initiative over the next 50 years, the government announced on Saturday.
Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and the United States are 'very close' to finalising a trade agreement, suggesting the deal could be reached within days. However, U.S. officials made no mention of a specific timeline following Dar’s meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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