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.
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout after its electricity grid failed, deepening an energy crisis tied to fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions....
The Japanese yen strengthened on Monday after Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated currency intervention to halt the currency's sl...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 3rd of August, covering the latest developments....
A tourist aircraft crashed near Peru's UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines on Saturday (1 August), killing all 13 people on board, authorities said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued efforts to contain fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions across Europe.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said wildfires that swept across France were now under control. Authorities warned that risks remained as Greece and Spain continued battling active blazes across parts of Europe.
Apple Pay has launched in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, expanding digital payment services across Central Asia and supporting the region's shift towards cashless transactions.
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout after its electricity grid failed, deepening an energy crisis tied to fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions.
The Japanese yen strengthened on Monday after Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated currency intervention to halt the currency's slide following weeks of pressure.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 3rd of August, covering the latest developments.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would begin later in the day, raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East, while OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production for a sixth consecutive month, adding to expectations of improved global supply.
At least eight people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia, regional officials said, as Kyiv expanded attacks on infrastructure.
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