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.
Pakistan has offered to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to the conflict, while Lebanon has ordered the Iranian Ambassador to l...
Traders placed more than $500 million in oil bets minutes before Donald Trump announced a delay to planned strikes on Iran, ...
Pakistan has offered to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the Gulf conflict, as tensions remain high des...
Hezbollah has pledged to defend the region against Israeli forces, warning it will resist any move to occupy southern Lebanon, as Israel sets out p...
Lebanon has expelled Iran’s ambassador and declared him persona non grata, ordering his departure by 29 March, as tensions surge across the M...
Pakistan has offered to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to the conflict, while Lebanon has ordered the Iranian Ambassador to leave the country. Meanwhile, oil prices continue rising as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues.
Traders placed more than $500 million in oil bets minutes before Donald Trump announced a delay to planned strikes on Iran, data shows, shortly before prices plunged.
Pakistan has offered to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the Gulf conflict, as tensions remain high despite reports of possible diplomacy and continued military strikes across the region.
Hezbollah has pledged to defend the region against Israeli forces, warning it will resist any move to occupy southern Lebanon, as Israel sets out plans to establish a buffer zone following its latest invasion.
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said.
Trump says U.S. found “major points of agreement” with Iran and has paused strikes on Iranian power plants, but Tehran denies any direct talks or negotiations, contradicting U.S. claims - latest on Middle East conflict.
Pakistan has offered to host talks between the U.S. and Iran to bring an end to the conflict, while Lebanon has ordered the Iranian Ambassador to leave the country. Meanwhile, oil prices continue rising as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues.
Violent clashes broke out between police and opposition protesters in Tirana on Sunday (22 March) as demonstrators were demanding the resignation of the Albanian government following corruption allegations against the deputy prime minister.
FinaFinal results from Slovenia’s parliamentary elections indicate a near tie between the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) and the liberal Freedom Movement Slovenia (GS), leaving neither side with a clear path to power.
Eurozone private sector growth almost stalled this month, a key survey showed on Tuesday, adding to evidence that the bloc is already feeling economic fallout from the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, with inflation rising and growth slowing.
China is raising domestic petrol and diesel prices under temporary measures to manage a sharp surge in global oil costs, aiming to support fuel suppliers while maintaining market stability during a period of heightened volatility.
Russia launched drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday at Ukraine, killing at least three people, damaging houses and triggering fires, Ukrainian officials said.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday (23 March) that Britain must plan for the possibility that the Iran war could continue for some time, and added that he had no "meaningful concerns" about energy supply.
Australia and the European Union signed a trade deal on Tuesday that was eight years in the making, removing tariffs for almost all European goods and for nearly all exports of Australian critical minerals.
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