Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 18 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States and Iran have signed an interim agreement aimed at ending their conflict after Donald Trump warned that military strikes could resume if Tehran breaches the deal. The agreement extends a ceasefire by 60 days to allow negotiations on a permanent truce, while both sides hailed it as a step towards regional stability. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, ahead of a state dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at Versailles.
Explosions were reported across Kyiv early on Thursday after Russia launched another missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. The strike came shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders on efforts to end the war. Both Russia and Ukraine also reported casualties from ongoing drone attacks.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children, citing a sharp rise in abuses against Palestinian minors. A UN report recorded a record 24,174 children affected by grave violations in conflict zones in 2025, placing the Palestinian Territory and Israel among the worst-affected areas. Guterres said settler groups could be formally listed if the high number of violations continues into 2026.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned Donald Trump to "stay out" of Brazil's October election, saying the U.S. president was entitled to a preference but should not interfere. The warning followed Trump's criticism of Brazil's political climate, adding to recent tensions between the two leaders. Lula is seeking re-election against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Harry Kane scored twice as England opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L on Wednesday. In Group K, Luis Díaz starred as Colombia beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1, restoring his side's lead after the break before Jaminton Campaz sealed the win in stoppage time. The result sent Colombia top of the group after Portugal and DR Congo drew 1-1.
Türkiye has banned children under 15 from using social media under new regulations published on Saturday. ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President ...
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 ...
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 will be announced on Friday, 9 October, bringing one of the world's most closely watched awards back into focus.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
Air quality in Singapore plunged to “very unhealthy” levels on Friday, 9 October, as thick haze engulfed the city-state ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen claimed pole position for Saturday's Sprint race.
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit two Yandex data centres in Russia on consecutive days, disrupting digital services as Kyiv intensifies attacks on Russia's digital infrastructure.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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