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.
Armenia heads to the polls on 7 June in a key parliamentary vote seen as a test of its democratic reforms and future political direction. Prime Minist...
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships ...
The U.S. plans to seek the redirection of Iranian assets to Gulf states to help fund reconstruction and repairs for damage attributed to Iran, a sourc...
At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said....
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is di...
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned ahead of World Environment Day that Afghanistan's worsening water crisis is disproportionately affecting women and girls, who bear much of the responsibility for securing water for their families.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, newly independent Armenia emerged with the promise of democracy. But in the years that followed, conflicts and political assassinations sidetracked politics in the country, until a 2018 revolution restored momentum to the promise.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
Armenia heads to the polls on 7 June in a key parliamentary vote seen as a test of its democratic reforms and future political direction. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking re-election amid domestic polarisation, security challenges and regional diplomatic tensions.
More than 6,000 people gathered outside a vote-counting centre in Seoul on Friday night, demanding this week’s local elections be repeated after ballot shortages left some voters unable to cast their ballots.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The U.S. said it struck Iranian radar sites on Qeshm Island and in Goruk after intercepting four drones, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they launches retaliatory strikes on four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. bases in the Gulf.
At least a dozen people were wounded, two critically, on Saturday (6 June) in Toledo, Ohio, as two shooters traded gunfire, police said.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington.
People across Gaza are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with millions struggling to access food, clean water, shelter and medical care as the conflict continues.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said Russian forces attacked two civilian search and rescue vessels operating in Ukrainian waters on Saturday, leaving several people injured.
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