Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 16 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The European Union has adopted a new sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, targeting its shadow fleet, energy revenues and military-industrial complex, the EU Council said. The measures include 34 individuals and 47 entities linked to Russia’s defence sector, energy exports and alleged political interference. The EU also sanctioned 15 individuals, including judges and prosecutors, in connection with the 2024 poisoning death of opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight crew members on board. The aircraft was on a routine test flight supporting a radar modernisation programme when it went down shortly after leaving the runway. Officials said the crew included military personnel, government civilians and contractors, with Boeing confirming two of its employees were among the dead.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the Gulf conflict has been signed by the United States and Iran, though key details remain undisclosed and a permanent truce still needs to be negotiated. The deal would extend an existing ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely disrupted since earlier regional hostilities. Negotiations in the next phase are expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear programme and other disputed issues.
European leaders are expected to warn U.S. President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s G7 summit that a weak interim Iran deal could allow Tehran to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, while also urging a rethink of his Ukraine strategy. The 15-17 June summit in Évian-les-Bains brings together leaders of major Western economies and the European Union. Trump arrived in France after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement, calling it a success.
Health officials and aid groups say the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is likely being significantly underreported due to major gaps in testing, surveillance and data collection. The three affected provinces have officially recorded 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, making it the third-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Authorities say weak testing capacity, delayed lab results and population movement between health zones are distorting official data.
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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