Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 24 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. Senate has approved a measure directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, in a rare rebuke from Congress that highlights growing concern over the conflict. While the resolution is largely symbolic and faces legal uncertainty, it increases pressure on the White House as it pursues peace talks with Tehran.
A U.N. inquiry accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, alleging genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Israel rejected the findings, calling the report defamatory and biased.
The U.N.'s shipping agency has begun a phased operation to help hundreds of vessels and around 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf transit the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran-U.S. ceasefire. The evacuation is being coordinated with regional states and maritime authorities, with ships being guided through temporary routes due to ongoing safety risks.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two 5,000-ton warships every year over the next five years, as he unveiled a new destroyer and pledged to modernise the country's naval forces. Kim said the navy's role would expand significantly, with plans also including larger strategic warships and further development of its nuclear capabilities.
Uzbekistan’s historic World Cup debut continued with a tough 5-0 defeat to Portugal in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and made more tournament history. Despite the loss, fans across Uzbekistan continued to back their team, seeing the match as another milestone in the country’s first appearance on football’s biggest stage.
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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