Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 17 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A Russian naval frigate fired warning shots at a civilian yacht in the English Channel after it allegedly came too close to the vessel. Russia’s Defence Ministry said the yacht made a dangerous approach and ignored repeated radio contact attempts. Britain’s Ministry of Defence described the action as a collision-avoidance measure taken after failed communication efforts. The incident occurred in foggy conditions south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters, with no reported injuries.
The U.S. and Iran have reached an interim agreement aimed at extending the ceasefire in the Middle East war for another 60 days. Under the deal, Washington will lift its blockade on Iranian ports, while Tehran will reopen maritime routes including the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement also allows Iran to resume oil sales and access related financial services, according to a U.S. official. President Donald Trump said the deal ensures Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon and that the full text will be released soon.
G7 leaders have pledged to intensify efforts to tackle growing debt burdens in developing and middle-income countries. In a joint declaration, they highlighted the need for stronger international cooperation and greater reliance on private investment to support development. The leaders warned that traditional aid policies have had limited impact in reducing financial dependency. They also called for reforms and a coordinated approach to debt restructuring for vulnerable countries outside existing G20 frameworks.
Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, over efforts to seek U.S. interference in his father’s coup trial. A panel of four justices unanimously upheld the conviction. He was sentenced to four years and two months in prison. Prosecutors said he worked with U.S. authorities to pressure Brazil’s Supreme Court through sanctions and tariffs. Eduardo Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing and says the case is politically motivated.
South Korea will shift its Civilian Control Line closer to the Military Demarcation Line to reduce restricted areas along the border with North Korea. Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said the adjustment reflects improved security conditions and long-standing requests from residents. The change will allow easier access for farming and daily activities for those living in the zone. Around 20,000 people are estimated to live within the affected area, with additional rule changes also easing drone use for agriculture.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it wa...
Lionel Messi matched the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Austria, France and Nor...
French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, seven months after the launch of a permanent Shein sh...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 17 June, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro living in the U.S., of courting in...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants.
French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, seven months after the launch of a permanent Shein shop in Paris triggered controversy and widespread criticism.
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro living in the U.S., of courting interference from the Trump administration in his father's trial last year for a coup plot.
South Korea will shift a line running parallel to the military border with North Korea to narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security environment and for the convenience of local residents, the defence minister said on Wednesday.
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring four, according to emergency authorities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.
Ukraine has said it struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Moscow region, marking one of the deepest reported attacks into Russian territory in recent months.
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday convicted former lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, a son of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro living in the U.S., of courting interference from the Trump administration in his father's trial last year for a coup plot.
South Korea will shift a line running parallel to the military border with North Korea to narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security environment and for the convenience of local residents, the defence minister said on Wednesday.
A cyber extortion group has claimed it stole more than a terabyte of data from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk after the company allegedly refused to pay a $25 million ransom.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (16 June) that a lack of respect for international law remains the “biggest hurdle” to building international solidarity, as he addressed an outreach session at the G7 Summit in Evian.
The European Commission has warned of growing risks social media poses to children and teenagers on Tuesday 16 June, as Brussels moves closer to tightening protections for minors online.
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