Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 12 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington targeting military sites and Tehran responding with missiles and drones aimed at bases and shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. While commercial traffic continues, tensions are rising amid growing calls for restraint and a return to negotiations.
Migrants in the U.S. who cannot be returned to their home countries due to the risk of persecution are now facing deportation to the war-torn Central African Republic. Among them are two Iranian women, described by their lawyer Emily Trostle as a Christian convert and a pro democracy activist, who could face torture if sent back to Iran. Both arrived in the U.S. in November 2024, were detained, and later secured “Withholding of Removal” status, which had prevented their return to Iran.
SpaceX has launched the largest initial public offering in U.S. history, pricing its shares at $135 and reaching a market valuation of $1.77 trillion. The company raised $75b billion dollars by selling more than 555 million shares, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk’s space and technology business as it enters public markets after years of rapid growth in satellite communications, launch services and artificial intelligence.
Mexico began their home World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in a match overshadowed by three red cards, while South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Both winners now top Group A on three points, with Mexico slightly ahead on goal difference as the tournament gets underway.
British security minister Dan Jarvis has been appointed the country’s defence minister, Downing Street has announced. The appointment happened after British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed to keep the country safe from mounting threats.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was not ready to make what he called the "right deal" with Washington as tensions persisted over th...
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, accordin...
At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a boat carrying migrants sank off the Tunisian coast while attempting to reach Italy, according to the Tuni...
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.
Business Europe launches today, taking viewers inside the companies driving growth and innovation across Europe, with Brickken CEO Edwin Mata joining the programme for its 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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