AnewZ Morning Brief – 26 May 2026

AnewZ Morning Brief – 26 May 2026
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat as the sun rises during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 26 May, 2026.
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Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 26 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.  

U.S. carries out ‘defensive’ attack on Iran 

The American military said it had carried out ‘defensive’ strikes in Southern Iran after boats were seen laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said missile launch sites were also targeted in the attacks, which it said aimed to "to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces." 

Iran set to restore access to international internet

Iran’s President Masoud Peshekian has ordered the rollback of nearly three months of restrictions on access to the worldwide internet, according to reports in Iranian state media. Most Iranians have been unable ‌to access the worldwide web for 87 days according to the internet observatory NetBlocks.

Most important Hajj day for Muslim pilgrims

Muslim pilgrims have started gathering on Mount Arafat, east of Mecca near Saudi Arabia to mark the annual Hajj pilgrimage’s most important day. Millions gather to pray at Mount Arafat on the day, known as Arafah Day, which is one of the holiest days in Islam.

WHO warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response efforts

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is moving faster than attempts to contain it. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the situation would likely get worse before improving. A total of 220 suspected deaths linked to the outbreak have been reported so far. 

First passenger train departs from Baku to Tbilisi in six years 

Passenger rail services resumed between the Azerbaijani capital and Georgian capital on Monday after a six year suspension, triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. The first train departed Baku Railway Station at 23:10 local time (19:10 GMT) and arrived in Tbilisi at 08:41 (04:41 GMT) local time. 

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