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.
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy...
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s effor...
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the co...
The Middle East conflict remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside renewed Houthi attacks. Iran says it remains open to mediation, while the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the kingdom.
Rescuers searched the wreckage of two high-speed trains in central Spain on Thursday as the death toll rose to a provisional 74, making it the country's second fatal high-speed rail disaster this year.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to an official briefed on the talks.
UN human rights experts comprising a group including Special Rapporteurs and independent experts who are part of the UN Human Rights Council, have criticised French authorities over their handling of nationwide student protests.
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state media reported on 30 October.
A powerful El Niño is driving extreme weather worldwide, leaving millions facing drought, wildfires and destructive storms as governments scramble to respond to the growing crisis.
A high-speed train involved in Wednesday's deadly collision in Spain was travelling at between 160 and 200 kilometres per hour, far above the 40 km/h safety limit, according to a preliminary investigation published on Friday.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Hackers have pulled off a staggering $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting Binance, shaking confidence in one of the world's biggest digital asset exchanges and sending crypto prices tumbling. U.S. analysts suspect North Korea was behind the attack.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment