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.
At least 11 people have been killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, state media reported. The blaze...
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. T...
Beijing is using Shanghai’s artificial intelligence (AI) forum to promote its governance agenda and showcase domestic alternatives to U.S. technolo...
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
On 16 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, growing concerns over global energy supplies, and France's landmark assisted-dying legislation.
More than 500 people are feared to have died after two boats carrying mostly Rohingya refugees are believed to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations.
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected an amendment that sought to end U.S. security assistance to Israel. The vote however exposed growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Washington's support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
At least 11 people have been killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, state media reported. The blaze broke out early on Thursday at the institution in the eastern suburbs of Algiers.
A woman whose husband was sucked out of the window of a plane during a Ryanair flight has recounted pulling her husband to safety. Serbian couple Svetlana Maksimovic and Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a flight with the airline last week, when a loud bang pierced the hum of engines.
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine early on Thursday, saying it had hit military and industrial facilities in Kyiv, as well as key port infrastructure in the southern Odesa region.
Uganda is expected to discharge its final Ebola patient on Thursday, beginning the 42-day countdown required before the country can be declared free of the virus if no new cases emerge, according to a government spokesperson.
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for three people missing after a pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz, leaving four people dead or presumed dead.
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