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.
Russian oil company Lukoil plans to expand its activities in Uzbekistan, with potential areas including geological exploration, hydroca...
International cooperation, lunar exploration and the growing role of artificial intelligence dominated the third day of a major astronautical ...
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said Georgia is a candidate country “only on paper,” prompting a rapid response fro...
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
An Azerbaijani citizen died and another is missing after a cargo ship was attacked by a drone in the Black Sea, near the coast of Romania on Monday, 5 October, Baku's Foreign Ministry has said.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has killed two people, damaged homes and sparked a major fire at a key fuel facility, according to Russian officials and military bloggers.
The German-Azerbaijani Connectivity Conference 2026 commenced on 6 October in Baku under the title “Mobilising Finance for Infrastructure, Transport, Logistics, Green Energy, and Digitalisation along the Middle Corridor.”
International cooperation, lunar exploration and the growing role of artificial intelligence dominated the third day of a major astronautical conference now underway in Antalya.
Armenian authorities have frozen a wide range of assets belonging to billionaire businessman and opposition politician Gagik Tsarukyan as part of proceedings linked to the confiscation of property allegedly acquired illegally.
Azerbaijan has sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of electrical equipment vital for restoring the country’s energy infrastructure and preparing for the winter season.
Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
An investigation into August Hanning, the former head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), has no connection to Azerbaijan, informed sources have told AnewZ.
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