Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 11 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
In the past 24 hours, fighting between the U.S. and Iran has escalated sharply, with both sides carrying out new strikes. The U.S. launched a second round of air attacks targeting Iranian military surveillance, communications and air defence systems. At the same time, Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on American military assets across the Gulf, including in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
Bill Gates told U.S. lawmakers he “did not fully understand” the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes when they met to discuss philanthropy, insisting he never witnessed any wrongdoing. Bill Gates said Epstein later tried to pressure him by using information about his extramarital affairs, which he said were unrelated to their interactions. His testimony comes as Congress investigates the handling of the Epstein case and the broader network of his associations.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a new health zone in Ituri province, with Tchomia now affected more than three weeks after the epidemic was declared. The expansion brings the total number of impacted health zones to 26, including 18 in Ituri, highlighting ongoing challenges in containing the virus.
The European Union and South Korea have signed a digital trade agreement to make cross-border digital transactions easier and deepen economic ties, following their first summit in three years.The deal is part of wider efforts by both sides to strengthen partnerships and build new alliances amid global uncertainty, including U.S. tariffs, Chinese export restrictions, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Mexico and South Africa set for World Cup opening match
Mexico and South Africa meet in the World Cup opening match in Mexico City, with the hosts entering as favourites after strong recent form, while South Africa return to the tournament as underdogs but without pressure. Javier Aguirre has drawn on his experience of playing in a home World Cup to prepare Mexico for the occasion, while South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos and midfielder Teboho Mokoena have stressed their team’s readiness to embrace the challenge. The match, which echoes their 2010 opening draw, is expected to feature contrasting styles, with Mexico pushing forward and South Africa relying on defensive discipline and counterattacks.
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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.
Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, according to regional authorities and the company.
Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuing a decades-long policy of hostility. Tehran said the measures would not weaken its resolve to defend its sovereignty and national interests.
Türkiye said on Thursday it would continue helping Syria strengthen its military, despite rising tensions with Israel over Ankara’s role in the country.
At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a boat carrying migrants sank off the Tunisian coast while attempting to reach Italy, according to the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights.
AnewZ has launched Business Europe, a new weekday programme examining the companies, decision-makers and economic forces shaping the continent's future, with Brickken CEO Edwin Mata joining the first episode.
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, according to regional authorities and the company.
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to reach a new trade agreement, with both sides accusing the other of derailing negotiations at the final stage.
Türkiye has asked Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a criminal case linked to Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said on Friday.
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