Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 25 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people under rubble. A magnitude 7.2 quake was followed less than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. U.S. President Donald Trump said the quakes had left a “devastating number of deaths,” as Washington mobilised a disaster assistance team. Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after the strong back-to-back earthquakes.
U.S. President Donald Trump faced internal Republican criticism over the Iran war during a closed-door meeting, with Senator Bill Cassidy raising concerns about the administration’s strategy and lack of transparency. Shortly afterward, the Senate voted 50-47 to block a war powers resolution aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the conflict, largely along party lines. Trump later defended the Senate decision, saying it signaled pressure on Iran, despite it having no immediate policy impact.
Western Europe is facing an intense heatwave that has killed dozens of people, disrupted infrastructure, and forced closures across schools, transport systems, and cultural landmarks. Britain recorded its highest-ever June temperature at 36.1°C, while Paris reached 40.9°C, marking a new June record for France. Italy placed 16 cities under its highest heat alert as authorities warned conditions could worsen in the coming days.
The Trump administration is expected to proceed with a proposed $750 million sale of F-110 jet engines to Türkiye despite objections from a senior Democratic lawmaker. The administration has informed Congress that it intends to move forward with the sale for Türkiye’s domestically developed KAAN fighter jet, describing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a “great partner in the region,” despite the congressional hold.
Ghislaine Maxwell has claimed in a new court filing that recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents show her rights were violated before her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping Epstein abuse teenage girls. She is seeking a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that her prosecution was unlawful and based on unfair legal conduct. Meanwhile, Bill Gates testified that he never interacted with Epstein’s victims, but acknowledged he may have been in their presence, according to a transcript of his closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee released Tuesday.
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...
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript...
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Méd...
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 International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been asked to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over allegations that he repeatedly breached the Olympic movement's rules on political neutrality through his public support for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The United States will complete the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq by 30 September, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
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 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 United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
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.
IBM has warned that a surge in spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure is weighing on its core business, in one of the clearest signs yet of how the AI boom is reshaping the technology sector.
An overnight fire at a popular bar in Bangkok has killed at least 30 people and injured 70 others, making it one of the deadliest pub disasters in the Thai capital in recent years. Authorities say the venue quickly filled with thick smoke, trapping patrons inside.
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.
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.
India and the United Kingdom's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of products and creating new opportunities for businesses, investors and professionals in both countries.
Russia and Ukraine have intensified their confrontation in the Black Sea, with renewed attacks targeting key ports and shipping routes that are vital to both countries' economies and military operations.
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