Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Tensions in the Gulf rose again after the U.S. military said on Tuesday that it intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional sites. Washington said it then struck Iran's Qeshm Island in response. Despite claims that contacts between the two sides are continuing, the U.S. and Iran have yet to finalise an agreement to end the conflict
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed three options for a new UN mission in Lebanon after the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)'s mandate expires at the end of the year, warning that a continued uniformed presence is needed as the security situation worsens. The plans range from a force of about 2,000 personnel with limited monitoring capabilities to more than 5,500 troops able to monitor the border and help de-escalate tensions between Lebanon and Israel.
Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine in recent months, firing 650 drones and 70 missiles that killed at least 23 people and injured 130. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that another major strike could follow, as he renewed calls for more air defence systems and Patriot missile interceptors from Ukraine's allies.
Bolivia's defence minister Marcelo Salinas resigned on Tuesday amid ongoing anti-government protests that have disrupted transport and fuelled calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down. The departure is the highest-profile cabinet exit so far as Paz faces mounting pressure in weeks-long protests, over austerity measures and rising living costs.
Severe tropical storm Jangmi swept across Japan on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that cut power to nearly 60,000 homes, disrupted transport and forced widespread evacuations. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, rail services were affected and major manufacturers including Toyota and Suzuki suspended operations as the storm moved towards the Tokyo region.
Bangladesh has called for increased climate financing and faster delivery of support to vulnerable nations, arguing that current global funding commit...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity, despite Tehran's denials, and that unfrozen Iranian asset...
Apple is facing a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom after a competition tribunal approved a major collective action over its iCloud storage se...
Iran has strengthened ties with regional partners and agreed a roadmap for technical talks with the U.S. aimed at securing a final peace agreement wit...
Belgium has issued 24-hour visas to a Taliban delegation attending European Union migration talks in Brussels, as EU member states explore ways to ret...
Bangladesh has called for increased climate financing and faster delivery of support to vulnerable nations, arguing that current global funding commitments fall far short of what developing countries need to tackle the growing impacts of climate change.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity, despite Tehran's denials, and that unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy humanitarian supplies from the United States.
Apple is facing a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom after a competition tribunal approved a major collective action over its iCloud storage service.
Iran has strengthened ties with regional partners and agreed a roadmap for technical talks with the U.S. aimed at securing a final peace agreement within two months.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Sunday (21 June) as the tournament newcomers held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Vozinha was once again at the centre of the story, this time with his mother watching from the stands.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a landmark internet deal that will allow traffic to pass through Azerbaijani networks.It's the latest deal to highlight the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
A Ukrainian strike has damaged a school building in a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, according to local authorities cited by the TASS news agency. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Bangladesh has called for increased climate financing and faster delivery of support to vulnerable nations, arguing that current global funding commitments fall far short of what developing countries need to tackle the growing impacts of climate change.
Apple is facing a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom after a competition tribunal approved a major collective action over its iCloud storage service.
Amnesty International has accused the European Union of being complicit in human rights abuses after authorities in eastern and western Libya intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees through mass arrests, detentions and expulsions.
Belgium has issued 24-hour visas to a Taliban delegation attending European Union migration talks in Brussels, as EU member states explore ways to return some Afghans convicted of serious crimes or considered security threats.
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of Scotland's governing Scottish National Party (SNP), has been jailed for five years and three months after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 13-year period
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