AnewZ Morning Brief - 27th July, 2025

Reuters

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Shelling resumes at Thai-Cambodia border despite U.S. mediation


Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has reignited, with both sides accusing each other of cross-border attacks, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said their leaders agreed to pursue a ceasefire. Over 130,000 residents have been displaced amid the deadliest border violence in over a decade.

2. KAAN fighter jets to be exported to Indonesia in record Türkiye defence deal


Türkiye has signed its largest-ever defence export agreement, selling 48 fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets to Indonesia. The $ multi-billion deal was inked at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul and includes joint production and technology transfer. Ankara also announced further defence cooperation with Jakarta on naval assets.

3. Kim Jong Un vows victory in ‘anti-U.S. struggle’ on Korean War armistice day

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un declared that the country would triumph in its confrontation with the U.S., marking the Korean War armistice anniversary. Pyongyang also highlighted growing military cooperation with Russia, including troop deployments and munitions support.

4. Trump and von der Leyen set for pivotal trade talks in Scotland


U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland for high-stakes trade talks. With both sides indicating that a deal is near, the summit could produce the largest trade agreement of Trump’s presidency, amid threats of sweeping tariffs.

5. Russia claims gains in Dnipropetrovsk as Ukraine reports intense clashes


Russia’s defence ministry says it has captured two villages in eastern Ukraine, including Maliivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine has not confirmed the losses but reports heavy fighting around Pokrovsk in Donetsk. The renewed offensive follows recent Türkiye-hosted peace talks that yielded limited progress.

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