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.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has called for further integration of infrastructure between regional countries to bolster the ...
The Saudi-led coalition says it has carried out a series of military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen...
Iran says it will deliver its response to recent U.S. proposals through intermediaries, underscoring that commu...
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.”
Iran says it will deliver its response to recent U.S. proposals through intermediaries, underscoring that communication between the two countries continues indirectly alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
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.
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