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.
The war between Russia and Ukraine continued to claim civilian lives this week even as diplomatic activity inte...
Sweden will reintroduce internal border controls for six months, citing security threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, while Poland has ...
Peruvian authorities have seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks inside the luggage of three Europeans attempting to fly to Germany, pro...
Democrat wins surged on Tuesday across the United States with stunning victories in the South Carolina, Texas and Ohio senate races -- traditionally Republican strongholds -- in the 3 November midterm elections.
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Democrats captured majorities in both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories that reached into Republican strongholds, with millions of voters delivering a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump.
Iran and the United States remains far from a deal to end the conflict as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz. Following Republican losses in U.S. midterm elections, Tehran says Americans have rejected the war, while Qatar intensifies mediation efforts to prevent renewed escalation.
A fresh wave of hoax bomb threats disrupted air travel across Europe on Thursday, prompting flight diversions, additional security checks and emergency procedures at several airports.
Sweden will reintroduce internal border controls for six months, citing security threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, while Poland has detained six people suspected of spying for Moscow and illegally supplying military components to Russia.
Peruvian authorities have seized more than 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks inside the luggage of three Europeans attempting to fly to Germany, prompting a criminal investigation into suspected wildlife trafficking.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to remain in power suffered two major setbacks on Thursday as Israel’s political deadlock deepened. A longstanding ultra-Orthodox ally refused to back him for prime minister, while an Arab-led party endorsed his main rival.
A fresh wave of hoax bomb threats disrupted air travel across Europe on Thursday, prompting flight diversions, additional security checks and emergency procedures at several airports.
A senior Chinese financial regulator has warned that a surge in artificial intelligence investment risks starving other sectors of vital funding as capital becomes increasingly concentrated in a handful of technology giants.
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