Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 26 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The UN International Maritime Organization paused its mission to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was reportedly hit by a projectile near Oman. Two U.S. officials told Reuters they believed Iranian forces had fired on the vessel, while Tehran warned that only ships using routes approved by Iran would be guaranteed safe passage. Oil prices rose as concerns grew over security in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Power cuts hit parts of the Russian-held Kherson region and Crimea after Ukrainian drone attacks piled more pressure on the occupied territories. Electricity was restricted in Sevastopol to protect the strained grid, while Russia-installed officials also announced fewer trains to Crimea and suspended children's summer camps. One person was killed in a drone strike near the border between Crimea and the occupied Kherson region.
Starlink will provide free internet service to its users in Venezuela for a month after two earthquakes struck the country. The company also said it is deploying more Starlink terminals to help restore connectivity in the areas worst affected by the quakes.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he had warned Ukraine not to drag Belarus into the war, insisting his country had no desire to fight Ukrainians despite rising tensions along the border. His comments came after Kyiv accused Minsk of supporting Russian drone attacks, while the Kremlin denied reports that it was pressuring Belarus to expand its role in the conflict.
The World Cup Round of 32 line-up edged closer to completion as Ivory Coast, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Australia and Paraguay all booked their places. Nicolas Pepe inspired Ivory Coast to a 2-0 win over Curacao, Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1, the Netherlands saw off Tunisia 3-1, Japan and Sweden advanced after a 1-1 draw, Australia and Paraguay progressed following a goalless stalemate, while Türkiye beat the already-qualified United States 3-2 thanks to Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time winner.
At least 10 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of services on a major rail route...
Despite losing his bloc's majority in Israel's 120-seat Knesset in a hotly contested election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has manage...
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Despite losing his bloc's majority in Israel's 120-seat Knesset in a hotly contested election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to remain in the lead after 70 per cent of votes were tallied on Wednesday. Figures are subject to change as counting continues.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a regional ceasefire to allow the start of a humanitarian effort in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, both sides said on Tuesday, but they continue strikes elsewhere, including the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said U.S. warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks had resumed.
Nearly two years after the 20 October 2024 parliamentary elections, Iraq’s Kurdistan Region remains without a cabinet. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) won 39 of 100 seats and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) 23, leaving neither able to govern alone.
The Pentagon is prepared to launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, with sufficient forces already deployed in the Middle East, according to a CNN report.
At least 10 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of services on a major rail route linking Madrid with the south of the country.
Despite losing his bloc's majority in Israel's 120-seat Knesset in a hotly contested election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to remain in the lead after 70 per cent of votes were tallied on Wednesday. Figures are subject to change as counting continues.
Turkmenistan Airlines has increased flights to key international destinations, including Seoul, Milan, Kazan and Istanbul, as the Central Asian country moves to meet rising travel demand and strengthen its global aviation links.
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A knife-wielding attacker was shot dead by a police officer outside Israel’s embassy in Belgrade after wounding the officer, prompting Serbian authorities to raise the country’s security alert to its highest level.
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