Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 17th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. military said it carried out a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military sites across the country. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in neighbouring states as the conflict continued to escalate, raising concerns over civilian casualties, regional stability and the global economic impact.
President Donald Trump declassified intelligence he said showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections, renewing his long-running claims about election security despite previous U.S. intelligence findings that found no evidence Beijing altered the 2020 vote. During a prime-time address, Trump called for stricter voter ID laws, while critics said the released documents did not support his allegations.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that global energy security could come under greater strain if oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz do not recover in the coming weeks. Executive Director Fatih Birol said emergency oil stock releases and higher U.S. production had helped ease the shock, but warned those measures were temporary and that Asian economies remained the most exposed to prolonged supply disruptions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed security official Yevhenii Khmara as acting defence minister after protests erupted over the dismissal of reformist minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The reshuffle exposed divisions within Ukraine's leadership, with Fedorov accusing army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi of blocking reforms, while Zelenskyy said the new appointment would strengthen Ukraine's technological and long-range warfare capabilities.
Researchers in South Korea and the U.S. have developed a robotic suit that can dress a person hands-free in about 10 seconds using soft, air-powered technology that wraps clothing around the body. The team says the innovation could help elderly and disabled people, as well as workers in semiconductor cleanrooms and emergency responders who need to put on protective gear quickly.
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle...
Two of Georgia’s most senior officials used separate appearances in New York this week to deliver a similar message: the South Caucasus is ga...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for sweeping reform of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, saying the world body could no longer ful...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set to dominate the event.
While addressing the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Washington and Tehran will reach a deal after the U.S. midterm elections.
Iran's military has threatened to launch sustained attacks on U.S. bases and interests across the Middle East if Washington resumes military action against Tehran.
Overnight Russian strikes on the city of Sumy, northeast Ukraine, have killed one woman and injured a man, the country's State Emergency Service has said.
U.S. President Donald Trump is addressing the UN General Assembly as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session. Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and diplomacy set to dominate the event.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for sweeping reform of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, saying the world body could no longer fulfil its mission of maintaining international peace and security.
Moroccans vote on Wednesday, 23 September in a parliamentary election that will determine the make-up of the 395-seat House of Representatives and shape the next government.
A former Rwandan official has appeared in a London court, becoming the first person in the UK to face charges linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and food exports, as he prepared to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York.
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