AnewZ Morning Brief - 8th July, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 8th July, covering the latest developments you need to know....
The long-awaited snowfall in Algeria has transformed the Chrea Mountains in Blida into a winter paradise, bringing joy to visitors and a boost to local businesses.
Families and tourists from across Algeria flocked to the snow-covered peaks to enjoy sledding, cable car rides, and other winter activities. Vendors renting sledges and selling warm drinks and snacks were pleased with the surge in customers, as the snow revived their seasonal businesses.
“Without snow, we don’t work, and the snow came late this year,” said Sofiane Aloui, a stall owner renting sledges. “But even if it came late, we are working with families and people who come to rent sledges. We welcome everyone to visit Chrea; the nature and weather are beautiful.”
For many business owners, including tea and nuts sellers like Othmane Bouhaja and Fateh Yehyaoui, snow is more than just a seasonal delight—it’s a source of livelihood. “When it snows, it means we’ll have a cold summer with water, and the second benefit is that people come to the mountains, so we can work,” Bouhaja explained.
Visitors, too, expressed their excitement. Nabil Anouar, who traveled with his children, shared, “This is the first snow. My children were very excited about it. We chose a weekday to avoid crowds, and for now, everything is great. The kids are having fun, and that’s what matters most.”
As one of Algeria’s top winter destinations, the Chrea Mountains continue to draw large numbers of visitors every year, thanks to their stunning scenery and diverse activities. While the snow arrived later than expected this season, it has once again proven to be a vital element of both the region’s charm and economy.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
China has warned Myanmar's Kachin rebels it will block rare-earth imports from their territory unless they halt an offensive on a key junta stronghold, raising fears over the global supply of critical minerals.
China has consolidated its rare-earth sector into two state-owned giants, tightened export quotas, and introduced new supply-chain tracking systems as part of a sweeping push to reinforce its global dominance in critical mineral processing.
Beijing has warned the Trump administration against restoring steep U.S. tariffs next month and signalled it will retaliate against countries that cut China out of supply chains through bilateral deals with Washington.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 8th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told President Donald Trump he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing Trump a nomination letter during a meeting at The White House. The two leaders met for the first time since the US launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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