Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola-hit Ituri province on Saturday, urging residents to seek treatment early and follow safe burial practices as officials struggle to contain the rapidly growing outbreak. With more than 1,000 suspected cases reported and aid groups warning the response is falling behind the spread of the disease, Tedros called for greater international support and funding.
A drone strike hit a turbine building at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Saturday, reportedly leaving a hole in the wall, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). IAEA chief Rafael Grossi voiced serious concern over the incident, warning that “attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire”, while the agency’s inspectors have requested access to assess the damage at the Russian-controlled facility.
The United States is reportedly planning to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from its bases in Europe and will present the proposals to NATO allies next month, according to Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper. The report follows Washington’s earlier decision to remove 5,000 troops from Germany, although the Pentagon has not commented on the latest claims.
Thousands of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters took to the streets after the club’s Champions League triumph, with celebrations marred by clashes with police in parts of the capital. More than 400 people were detained across France, including 283 in Paris. PSG held on to the Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering cancelling a series of concerts planned for the country's 250th anniversary celebrations after several artists withdrew from the event. Trump suggested replacing the performances with a speech and rally, saying he attracts larger crowds than any entertainer.
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are drawing up a new programme aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $1 billion by 2030, as the two countries move to deep...
Australia on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to close its criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom ...
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to res...
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 19th of August, covering the latest developments.
Australia on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to close its criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in Gaza in April 2024.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
North Korea has fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles after U.S. President Donald Trump reduced American participation in joint military exercises with South Korea in an effort to revive dialogue with Pyongyang.
Georgia’s foreign trade data for January-July 2026 shows Kyrgyzstan, China and Russia as its top three export markets, highlighting its Middle Corridor ambitions and complex economic ties with Moscow.
Kazakhstan will vote on 23 August in its first parliamentary election under the new Constitution, choosing 145 members of the new Kurultai under a fundamentally changed electoral system based entirely on party lists.
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