Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Hezbollah has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Lebanon, while Israel says it will keep troops in the country and continue military operations. The move deals a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to ease regional tensions and revive talks with Iran, which has linked any agreement with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The U.S. House has approved a bill providing new aid to Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, after a group of Republicans joined Democrats to support the measure. Ukraine hailed the vote as "an important step forward", but the bill still faces major obstacles in the Senate and could be vetoed by President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet for direct talks aimed at ending the war. In an open letter, Zelenskyy said Russians were growing weary of the conflict and warned that Ukraine would continue fighting unless Moscow chose a path to peace.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on 8-9 June at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years. The visit comes as Beijing seeks to strengthen ties with its long-time ally amid Pyongyang's growing relationship with Russia and renewed diplomatic activity across the region.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of trying to 'fuel division' in Britain after the billionaire commented on a high-profile murder case that has sparked public anger and protests. Starmer said Musk should stop interfering in UK politics, while reiterating that concerns over the police handling of the case must be properly addressed.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be...
A British inquiry has heard fresh allegations that UK special forces killed three Afghan farmers and abused detainees during operations in Afghanistan...
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have begun installing the first border markers along their shared frontier, marking the start of the physical demarcation of...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.
India and the United Kingdom's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of products and creating new opportunities for businesses, investors and professionals in both countries.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
IBM has warned that a surge in spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure is weighing on its core business, in one of the clearest signs yet of how the AI boom is reshaping the technology sector.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.
India and the United Kingdom's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of products and creating new opportunities for businesses, investors and professionals in both countries.
Russia and Ukraine have intensified their confrontation in the Black Sea, with renewed attacks targeting key ports and shipping routes that are vital to both countries' economies and military operations.
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