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.
ANEWZ can exclusively report that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Azerbaijan on 1 July....
Another busy day is underway at the FIFA World Cup as Ivory Coast reached the knockouts for the first time. Ecuador stunned Germany, the Netherlands t...
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near...
At least 188 people have been killed and 1,520 injured after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. The quakes...
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....
ANEWZ can exclusively report that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Azerbaijan on 1 July.
Another busy day is underway at the FIFA World Cup as Ivory Coast reached the knockouts for the first time. Ecuador stunned Germany, the Netherlands topped Group F, and Japan and Sweden advanced. Meanwhile, Türkiye shocked the USA and Australia drew with Paraguay to progress.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near Oman, with two U.S. officials accusing Iran of the attack.
Power was fully or partly cut across the Russian-held part of Ukraine’s Kherson region early on Friday (26 June), according to the Moscow-installed governor Vladimir Saldo.
Russia has called for clarification on whether U.S. President Donald Trump has changed his position on the war in Ukraine following remarks made at the recent G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
As Western Europe battles a deadly heatwave that has shattered temperature records, disrupted transport and power supplies, and forced the closure of schools and cultural landmarks, attention is turning to whether El Niño is playing a role in the extreme conditions.
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
Power was fully or partly cut across the Russian-held part of Ukraine’s Kherson region early on Friday (26 June), according to the Moscow-installed governor Vladimir Saldo.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned Ukraine not to try to draw his country into the war, saying any such move would change the conflict "instantly".
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell more than $700 million worth of jet engines to Türkiye. The move drew objections from lawmakers over Ankara’s continued possession of Russian-made S-400 air defence systems.
A federal judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath in two proposed class-action lawsuits accusing him of misleading voters in swing states with his $1 million-a-day giveaway ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
Torrential rain from Typhoon Mekkhala shut down large parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday (25 June), leaving more than five million people off work or school as flooding cut sections of the island’s main rail line and forced evacuations.
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