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.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. ...
Britain has announced an additional £8 million ($11 million) to help Pakistan combat illegal migration, human trafficking and organised crime, while ...
The Netherlands has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, focused on drones and air defence systems, as Western allies ...
China has condemned new UK sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of supplying materials used by Russia's military, calling the measures ille...
Kazakhstan will begin routing selected government expenditures worth more than 100 million tenge ($190,000) through its digital tenge platform, expand...
Britain has announced an additional £8 million ($11 million) to help Pakistan combat illegal migration, human trafficking and organised crime, while praising Islamabad's role in diplomacy that helped secure the recent U.S.-Iran agreement.
The Netherlands has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, focused on drones and air defence systems, as Western allies intensify efforts to strengthen Kyiv's position in its war against Russia.
The UK has secured more than £1.3 billion in new international investment for battery storage, energy infrastructure and technology projects, with major commitments from companies based in France and India.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a preliminary agreement with Iran remains fragile, saying Washington could resume military action if Tehran fails to meet its commitments.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.
Australia's weather bureau warned on Tuesday that an El Niño weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify in the second half of 2026, becoming one of the strongest events recorded in seven decades.
Ukraine has said it struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Moscow region, marking one of the deepest reported attacks into Russian territory in recent months.
The Netherlands has announced a new €500 million military support package for Ukraine, focused on drones and air defence systems, as Western allies intensify efforts to strengthen Kyiv's position in its war against Russia.
China has condemned new UK sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of supplying materials used by Russia's military, calling the measures illegal and warning of possible retaliation if they are not lifted.
The UK has secured more than £1.3 billion in new international investment for battery storage, energy infrastructure and technology projects, with major commitments from companies based in France and India.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a preliminary agreement with Iran remains fragile, saying Washington could resume military action if Tehran fails to meet its commitments.
China has sanctioned Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family, banning them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. Beijing says the move responds to repeated remarks by Teodoro that it claims have undermined China's sovereignty and bilateral relations.
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