Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 21st May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Day five of the World Urban Forum 13 kicks off in Baku with another full day of events on sustainable housing and urban development. Azerbaijan’s Pavilion will showcase post-conflict reconstruction in Garabagh and East Zangezur. Elsewhere at the conference, there will be sessions on how urban development can include disabled people and the impact of cities on mental wellbeing, as well as countless other events.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas have condemned Israel's treatment of activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. A video shared on X by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed dozens of activists kneeling in rows outdoors with their hands restrained by zip ties. The activists were aboard a flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces on Tuesday (19 May).
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (20 May) that he was preparing to wait a few days to “get the right answers” from Tehran for a peace deal to bring about an end to the conflict between the two countries. But Trump warned that the situation was “on the borderline” and threatened further attacks on Iran if it rejected a peace deal. Iran says it's reviewing the latest response from Washington.
Britain has struck a trade deal with six Arab states worth £3.7 billion ($4.96 billion) per year. The agreement was signed between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping confirmed the strong relationship between the two countries during a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday (20 May). Putin said ties were at an “unprecedentedly high level,” while Xi described relations as “unyielding.” The two leaders criticised U.S. security policy and signalled no shift in position on Ukraine.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Ho...
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal fr...
Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports....
The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grant funding to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, Europe...
At least 10 people were killed and 56 others injured after Russia launched a large overnight drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials sai...
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony.
Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports.
The European Union will provide up to €200 million in grant funding to improve transport, energy and digital links across the South Caucasus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a visit to Baku on Wednesday.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Qatar in Doha have concluded, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi has said.
Mexico ended their 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, while Erling Haaland sent Norway through and Kylian Mbappé fired France into the last 16.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 2nd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
A California man has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive, Sam Altman, alleging that conversations with the company's ChatGPT chatbot worsened his bipolar disorder and contributed to a suicide attempt.
The United States has designated the Ecuadorian criminal group Chone Killers as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), imposing sanctions on a gang Washington says is responsible for attacks on civilians, police officers and public officials.
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