Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 3rd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iran has released the first images of the casket of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of his funeral scheduled for the 4th - 9th July, as authorities prepare for large public gatherings and heightened security concerns. Officials from across the region are arriving in Iran ahead of the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with delegations from Pakistan and Lebanon among those confirmed to attend.
Monaco authorities have issued an arrest warrant and Interpol red notice for a suspect in a parcel bomb attack that injured three people, including Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, after CCTV showed the suspect placing a package before it exploded Monday evening. The suspect is believed to have fled the principality and is now the subject of an international manhunt, according to the Monaco prosecutor’s office.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has enrolled its first patient in a clinical treatment trial aimed at identifying effective therapies for the disease. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the development on Thursday, describing it as an important step in efforts to contain the outbreak and improve patient outcomes.
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland's first World Cup knockout stage win beating Algeria to book a last-16 place. The Swiss took an early lead against the Fennecs in Vancouver after some brilliant wing play from Freiburg's Johan Manzambi. Switzerland now joins Spain and Portugal in World Cup last 16 line up.
Ukrainian soldier’s daughter asks when he is coming home as war keeps families apart....
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday...
Finland and Sweden deployed fighter aircraft on Thursday after a group of Russian military planes was detected over the Gulf of Finland, the Finnis...
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.
Ukrainian soldier’s daughter asks when he is coming home as war keeps families apart.
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday for the fourth day of the high-level General Debate, with speeches and diplomatic meetings continuing throughout the day.
Finland and Sweden deployed fighter aircraft on Thursday after a group of Russian military planes was detected over the Gulf of Finland, the Finnish Air Force reported on Friday (25 September).
The Middle East arrived at the United Nations this week with the consequences of a war that is no longer contained to one front. From Israel and Iran to Syria and Yemen, leaders have used the General Assembly to set out competing positions on the situation in the region.
Here’s your AnewZ Daily Brief for 25 September 2026, with five key developments from the third day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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