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.
Satellite restrictions affecting Ukraine's military have put SpaceX's Starshield network under scrutiny, raising questions about who contro...
Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions wi...
The Saudi-led coalition said early Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia’s...
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for the recent drone and missile strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, vowing to carry out more attacks in the coming days.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Monday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition said early Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling to accept the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukraine's soldiers have had their access to Starlink satellite internet restricted. Kyiv's troops use the terminals, made by Elon Musk's SpaceX, to pilot drones. A source in Ukraine's Defence Ministry said the restrictions would make it harder for Kyiv's army to down Russian drones.
Tens of thousands of students have taken to the streets across Albania to protest rising education costs and corruption, with demonstrations turning violent. Prime Minister Edi Rama has rejected calls to resign, insisting his government will remain in office.
Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions with Washington over energy strikes and U.S. military support.
Britain has announced new military, energy and nuclear-safety support for Ukraine following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London.
A maritime dispute between Washington and Madrid is escalating after a U.S. federal agency proposed new measures that could affect Spanish shipping companies and a range of exports headed to the American market.
Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, intensifying efforts to prevent the spread of the virus after the country recorded its first-ever infection earlier this month.
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