Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 19th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The 13th United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku with sessions and roundtables focused on urban development and global housing challenges. Leaders’ statements brought together heads of state, who praised Baku’s role as a global dialogue hub and discussed large-scale reconstruction and sustainable development efforts. Azerbaijan’s experience in rebuilding liberated territories and advancing smart city and green energy projects was prominently showcased at the Urban Expo.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has paused a planned attack on Iran after receiving what he described as a peace proposal from Tehran, suggesting there is a “very good chance” of reaching a deal to limit Iran’s nuclear programme. He added that Washington would be satisfied with any agreement preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, regional tensions continued to rise, with reports of multiple attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon claimed by Hezbollah.
Two teenage suspects opened fire outside the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday, killing a security guard and two men before being found dead in a vehicle nearby. Authorities said the attackers may have also killed three people inside the centre, though details remain under investigation. San Diego Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public and said the FBI is treating the case as a potential hate crime.
A luxury polar expedition vessel, MV Hondius, arrived in Rotterdam after a hantavirus outbreak on board left three people dead and several others infected. Dutch health authorities confirmed eight confirmed and two probable cases, with the final 27 people on board placed into quarantine upon arrival. Officials said the bodies of two passengers have been repatriated, while another will be cremated in the Netherlands. Authorities stressed that there is no risk to the public in Rotterdam.
A U.S. jury in Oakland, California has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the company not liable for claims that it abandoned its original mission to benefit humanity. The jury concluded that Musk filed the case too late and reached its decision after less than two hours of deliberation following an 11-day trial. Musk had alleged that OpenAI misled him and shifted toward a for-profit model after receiving his early contributions, including $38 million.
Afghanistan's disaster authority says it and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are seeking to expand cooperation on emergency respon...
Mourners are paying their respects to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as his funeral ceremonies move to Qom in north-central Iran. ...
The Green Climate Fund has approved a $30 million climate adaptation project for Tajikistan to help 73,500 people strengthen food security, protect wa...
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum concluded in Baku on 22 May after six days of discussions focused on housing, climate resilience, urban governance and social inclusion, bringing together tens of thousands of participants from around the world to shape the future of sustainable cities.
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Baku concluded with a high-level Women’s Roundtable focused on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in housing and urban development.
As cities expand and climate pressures intensify, access to safe water and sanitation is becoming one of the world’s most urgent urban challenges.
An event titled “Rethinking Cultural Heritage and Inclusive Urban Regeneration” was held on Wednesday (20 May) during WUF13 in Baku, bringing together international officials, urban planners and cultural experts to discuss how heritage preservation can support more inclusive and resilient cities.
Mourners are paying their respects to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as his funeral ceremonies move to Qom in north-central Iran.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to the country's information ministry, as rescue teams continue searching affected areas and survivors face an uncertain recovery.
Mexico's national football team has returned luxury Rolex watches gifted by American content creator Stevewilldoit after concerns that they could conflict with FIFA's ethics rules.
Christian Dior has secured one of fashion's most coveted celebrity endorsements after both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore custom haute couture designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for their wedding in New York.
NATO leaders are unveiling multi-billion-dollar arms deals in Ankara as President Donald Trump joins the summit, highlighting Europe's increased defence spending amid tensions over Russia and Iran, and following years of U.S. criticism of the alliance.
Chinese and Russian warships have begun their annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise in the Yellow Sea, before a planned joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean.
Ramzan Kadyrov has been left off the ruling United Russia party's election list for Chechnya for the first time since 2007, fuelling fresh speculation about his political future and succession plans.
At least 11 people have been killed after two tornadoes swept through central China's Hubei province, causing widespread damage as the country braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.
Wildfires have taken a hold in southern Europe as the European Union sends four rescEU water bombing aircraft and more than 100 firefighters from Cyprus and Sweden to help tackle the blazes across France and Portugal. The EU is set to send more to at least 14 European countries.
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