Guterres urges global action to tackle root causes of terrorism
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for renewed global action to prevent terrorism by tackling its root causes, warnin...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 10 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed at least 115 people, with nearly 600 confirmed cases, according to government figures released on 9 June. Health authorities warn that ongoing armed conflict and attacks on aid workers are severely hampering containment efforts, raising fears that the situation could deteriorate further without improved access and security.
A reported discreet visit to Kyiv by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has reignited discussion over unofficial diplomatic channels in the Russia‑Ukraine war. According to reports, Abramovich met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in late May to explore possible conditions for future negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, highlighting renewed, if informal, efforts to open dialogue amid the ongoing conflict.
Iran has launched missile strikes targeting multiple sites at a U.S. base in Jordan, including aircraft hangars and a command‑and‑control centre, according to its Revolutionary Guards. Tehran warned it is prepared to escalate further in response to U.S. actions, fuelling concerns of a wider regional confrontation as tensions intensify.
At least 13 people were killed and 14 wounded after Pakistani airstrikes hit eastern Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the neighbours. He said the strikes targeted Kunar, Khost and Paktika provinces, accusing Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace and hitting civilian homes, with many of those killed reportedly civilians, while Islamabad has not confirmed details of the operation.
A Paris court has dismissed criminal charges against New Caledonian pro‑independence leader Christian Téin and 13 others, citing insufficient evidence in a case linked to unrest in 2024, drawing renewed attention to France’s handling of independence movements in its overseas territories.
Fourteen people were killed on Sunday after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, according to Saudi state media.
Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing.
The United States and Iran have agreed to halt strikes against each other, in a potential breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions. The two sides are expected to meet in Doha on Tuesday to address their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country is going through a “difficult period”, but has learned much from it, according to state news agency TASS.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to 'stand down' and resume technical talks, allowing vessels allowed to move freely under the interim peace deal, a U.S. official said.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for renewed global action to prevent terrorism by tackling its root causes, warning that rising global instability is creating conditions in which extremist groups can thrive.
For decades, Japan was one of Asia's most popular destinations for Chinese tourists. From 1 July, however, a steep rise in visa fees is adding fresh pressure to a travel market already weakened by political tensions and falling visitor numbers.
The United Nations has warned that an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could cost the continent up to $3.6 billion and put as many as 328,000 jobs at risk if it is not brought under control.
NATO is adjusting to a shifting global security environment and the United States is not seeking to leave the alliance, Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler told Reuters ahead of next week’s NATO summit in Ankara.
World Health Organization warned on Tuesday (30 June) that Venezuela's healthcare system is under severe strain after twin earthquakes struck last week, killing more than 1,700 people, injuring thousands and overwhelming hospitals.
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