Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 9th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. military has carried out additional strikes on Iran, saying the operation aims to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after attacks on cargo vessels. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, where U.S. military bases are located. The exchange of strikes has cast doubt on efforts to turn a recent memorandum of understanding into a lasting deal to end the war. Oil prices rose following the escalation, while both Washington and Tehran continued trading threats over control of the vital waterway.
U.S. President Donald Trump has told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that Washington plans to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision, which requires a 45-day congressional review, would ease restrictions that have limited Syria’s access to international finance and assistance. Syrian officials welcomed the move, saying it could support economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy. The announcement comes as the Trump administration and Gulf countries take steps to reduce Syria’s international isolation after years of conflict.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance’s Ankara summit marked a turning point, with members moving from commitments to concrete actions to strengthen collective defence. Leaders agreed on plans to boost military capabilities, expand defence production and work toward the target of spending 5% of GDP on defence and security by 2035. The war in Ukraine remained a key issue, with NATO reaffirming continued support for Kyiv and discussions on further military assistance. The summit also focused on strengthening the alliance’s defence industry and preparing for future security challenges.
The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June has risen to 3,811, with more than 16,700 people injured and nearly 18,000 left homeless, according to officials. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has called for sanctions relief, saying blocked overseas assets could help fund reconstruction efforts. The U.S., European Union and other countries have imposed sanctions on Venezuela for years over political and security concerns. Rodriguez has also urged the release of Venezuelan gold held by the Bank of England to support recovery efforts.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,759, with 600 deaths recorded, according to government data. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, continues to spread as health authorities warn of pressure on treatment centres and limited healthcare resources. The WHO and international partners are supporting efforts including surveillance, contact tracing and community awareness campaigns. Clinical trials for potential treatments are underway, as there is currently no approved vaccine or specific therapy for the strain.
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Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation and limited access to clean water could pose major health risks to tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 10th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to the country's information ministry, as rescue teams continue searching affected areas and survivors face an uncertain recovery.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
At least 12 people have been killed in forest fires in Almeria in southern Spain, Andalucía’s emergency agency has said, as firefighters continue efforts to put out the blaze.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
The Welsh rock singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for the global hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died aged 75 in Portugal.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and North Korea to strengthen cooperation and maintain "strategic resolve" amid what he described as growing global instability. He made the remarks during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing on Friday.
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister whose death was announced on Friday.
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Labour leader and prime minister after securing the overwhelming backing of Labour MPs in the first round of leadership nominations.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
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