Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 14 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. and Pakistani leaders say a framework agreement to end fighting with Iran could be signed on Sunday, though Tehran has questioned the timing. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Prime Minister both pointed to an imminent deal, while Iranian officials said it is unlikely to happen immediately. The proposed agreement is expected to include steps affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Meanwhile, Iranian hardliners have protested against the deal and clashes and strikes in the wider region have continued.
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet several Middle Eastern leaders and take part in a G7 session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France next week, according to U.S. officials. He is also expected to hold separate talks with leaders including Egypt, Qatar, the UAE, France and India. While no formal bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy is scheduled, a sideline meeting remains possible. Discussions will focus on economic growth, supply chains, migration, AI and critical minerals.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to publish the UK’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan ahead of next month’s NATO summit in Ankara amid pressure over military spending. The commitment was made during a call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as allies prepare to discuss defence funding and security commitments. The move follows the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey, who criticised there is insufficient funding for modern threats and warned the UK could fall short of NATO obligations.
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been reconnected to the electricity grid after nearly three days without external power. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said repairs were completed under a localised ceasefire agreement. The outage followed damage to a substation across the Dnipro River that cut the plant’s last backup power line. It was the 19th time the facility has lost off-site power since the start of the war.
Hundreds of protesters in Albania have torn down fences at planned luxury development sites amid growing opposition to construction in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. The unrest began over a proposed resort linked to a company associated with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner near Vlora, a region known for its wildlife and nesting grounds. Demonstrators waved national flags, chanted “Revolution,” and clashed lightly with police while removing the fences.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies...
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported...
Uzbekistan will open an embassy in Georgia, the Central Asian country’s presidency has said. The announcement follows talks between Uzbekistan’s P...
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the eastern German city of Erfurt on Saturday as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) opened ...
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use next week's NATO summit in Ankara to advance his push for greater European responsibility in secur...
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence, saying Russia and the United States share a special responsibility for maintaining global security as the world's two largest nuclear powers.
Tehran will open a direct communication channel with Washington to report alleged breaches of the ceasefire memorandum of understanding, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has raised its forecast for the rapid emergence of a strong El Niño, warning the climate pattern is likely to drive higher global temperatures and intensify extreme weather in the months ahead.
India is investigating a data breach at Tata Electronics that exposed sensitive documents linked to Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, marking the government's first public comments on the incident.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
International politicians and religious leaders have paid respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei throughout the day, ahead of his six day funeral ceremony which begins on Saturday. His casket is currently on display at the Iman Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran.
Germany has requested urgent talks with China's ambassador following reports that Chinese authorities trained Russian soldiers, adding fresh strain to relations between Beijing and Europe amid the war in Ukraine.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use next week's NATO summit in Ankara to advance his push for greater European responsibility in security, with a bilateral meeting planned with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as Paris seeks closer coordination with key allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence, saying Russia and the United States share a special responsibility for maintaining global security as the world's two largest nuclear powers.
China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting a strong protest from Taipei, which accused Beijing of illegally expanding its authority and undermining regional stability.
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