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.
Nexperia’s China unit has told its employees to follow directives from local management and disregard instructions from the company’s Dutch head o...
Russia said that its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a “constructive” conversation as they began pr...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in a telephone conversation over the weekend where issues of ...
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s ac...
The Louvre, one of the world’s most visited museums, saw its priceless 19th-century crown jewels stolen in just seven minutes....
Nexperia’s China unit has told its employees to follow directives from local management and disregard instructions from the company’s Dutch head office, marking a rare public split between a multinational firm and its overseas subsidiary.
Russia said that its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a “constructive” conversation as they began preparations for an upcoming summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in a telephone conversation over the weekend where issues of mutual interest discussed.
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s achievements over the past five years and presented the draft framework for the next phase of national development.
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
Nexperia’s China unit has told its employees to follow directives from local management and disregard instructions from the company’s Dutch head office, marking a rare public split between a multinational firm and its overseas subsidiary.
Russia said that its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a “constructive” conversation as they began preparations for an upcoming summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty in a telephone conversation over the weekend where issues of mutual interest discussed.
The Communist Party of China has opened the fourth plenary session of its 20th Central Committee in Beijing, as Xi Jinping outlined the country’s achievements over the past five years and presented the draft framework for the next phase of national development.
King Charles III visited the scene of Manchester synagogue attack on Monday where he met with and spoke to eye witnesses of the incident.
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