Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 28 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iranian drone targets near the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected reports of a draft agreement to restore shipping through the strategic waterway. U.S. officials said the action was defensive and aimed at protecting commercial traffic and maintaining the ceasefire, while Iran accused Washington of escalating tensions as oil prices rebounded following the strikes.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz is weighing a possible state of emergency as anti-government protests and roadblocks deepen economic disruption across the country, causing shortages of food, fuel and medicine in major cities. The unrest, led by unions and supporters of former president Evo Morales, has increased pressure on Paz’s young administration, with opposition figures warning that deploying the military could further escalate tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she discussed Ukraine’s path to European Union membership with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing that the coming weeks will be important for advancing accession talks. The remarks come as Ukraine continues reforms aimed at EU integration, while European leaders debate interim options for closer alignment and the bloc maintains strong support for Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The World Health Organization has called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that ongoing fighting is accelerating the spread of Ebola by displacing populations and overwhelming already strained health systems. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak, involving the deadly Bundibugyo strain, is outpacing response efforts as cases and suspected deaths continue to rise sharply in overcrowded and under-resourced areas.
New York and New Jersey attorneys general have subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into alleged unfair ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup, including claims of soaring prices and misleading seat allocations for matches at MetLife Stadium. The probe, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, will examine FIFA’s use of dynamic pricing and whether fans were misled about ticket categories and seating locations.
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Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 8th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Safer road crossings for crabs have helped Taiwan boost its population of the marine creatures by thousands by preventing them from being run over.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
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.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
Massive crowds are gathering in the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's slain former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, as part of a week-long farewell. His son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make a public appearance.
Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Safer road crossings for crabs have helped Taiwan boost its population of the marine creatures by thousands by preventing them from being run over.
Cuba said it had reconnected most of the country to the national grid by late on Tuesday (7 July), though millions remained without power as the island nation struggles to generate even one-third of current demand during an ongoing U.S. fuel blockade.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 8th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo aircraft carrying five crew members disappeared on Tuesday night after reporting a navigational system problem while flying from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Karachi, prompting a major search and rescue operation.
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