Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 23 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States granted Iran 60 days of sanctions relief on Monday after fresh talks under a fragile peace agreement, while officials reported a continued lull in fighting in Lebanon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran to honour its commitments as negotiators worked towards a permanent deal.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged new attacks overnight, as six people were reportedly injured across Ukraine and air raid sirens briefly sounded in Kyiv. The strikes came as Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and transport infrastructure added to fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country must continue strengthening its nuclear arsenal to deal with an increasingly unstable global security environment, accusing the United States and its allies of escalating tensions. Kim also rejected the prospect of denuclearisation talks, reaffirming Pyongyang's position as a nuclear weapons state while calling for further military modernisation.
European leaders paid tribute to Keir Starmer after the outgoing British prime minister announced he would step down, praising his role in repairing relations with the European Union and maintaining strong backing for Ukraine. Although his popularity waned at home, Starmer was widely regarded abroad as a dependable partner who helped restore cooperation between Britain and its European allies in the years after Brexit.
Messi, Haaland and Mbappe star as Algeria stay alive
Algeria kept their World Cup hopes alive by coming from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the tournament debutants, while Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe scored doubles as Norway and France booked their places in the last 32. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are m...
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday...
Uzbekistan’s grape exports have grown rapidly. In January-August 2025, the country exported 86,200 tonnes of fresh grapes worth $78.3 million...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
A small container of lunar soil travelled more than 380,000 kilometres from the far side of the Moon to Earth two years ago. It recently made one more journey - from Beijing to Vienna, where China officially handed it over to the United Nations.
Russian authorities have reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines as the country’s parliamentary election entered its second day on Saturday (19 September).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a new eight-nation grouping aimed at boosting trade, energy and security cooperation across central and eastern Europe. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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