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.
At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, in the second deadly rail disaster in less tha...
Baku is set to host the second “Fly to Baku” Art Weekend from 30 October to 1 November, bringing together Azerbaijani and international...
Kazakhstan could begin building its first nuclear power plant in 2027, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on 28 October, according to Azertac. Bu...
Despite losing his bloc's majority in Israel's 120-seat Knesset in a hotly contested election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to remain in the lead after 70 per cent of votes were tallied on Wednesday. Figures are subject to change as counting continues.
Russia and Ukraine have begun a regional ceasefire to allow the start of a humanitarian effort in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, both sides said on Tuesday, but they continue strikes elsewhere, including the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said U.S. warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks had resumed.
The Pentagon is prepared to launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, with sufficient forces already deployed in the Middle East, according to a CNN report.
Jordan said its air force killed more than 20 Islamic State militants in strikes on southern Syria on Monday night.
At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, in the second deadly rail disaster in less than a year on a major route linking Madrid with the southern Andalusia region.
U.S. President Donald Trump said early Wednesday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be arranged soon, while leaving the door open to further U.S. strikes on Iran following next week's midterm elections.
Azerbaijan has called for stronger international cooperation against corruption and cross-border financial crime as senior officials from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered in Baku on Wednesday, 28 October.
Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, with Tehran expected to respond by the end of the week, according to an official briefed on the negotiations.
Despite losing his bloc's majority in Israel's 120-seat Knesset in a hotly contested election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to remain in the lead after 70 per cent of votes were tallied on Wednesday. Figures are subject to change as counting continues.
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