Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 30th of July, covering the latest developments.
The U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Iran on Wednesday, calling them a "powerful response" to attempted Iranian attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East. The strikes came as the conflict spread across the region, with U.S. and Saudi forces targeting Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, Iran firing missiles at U.S. troops in Jordan, and a drone strike hitting a U.S.-owned tanker in Egypt.
Japan quake-hit communities face water shortages and heat
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan left parts of Yatsushiro city without water and power. Residents are facing severe conditions amid a heatwave, with temperatures reaching around 35°C and raising concerns over heatstroke risks. The death toll from the earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture rose to at least 17, while several others remained in critical condition or under investigation.
Russian ballistic missile strikes killed at least thirteen people in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, with attacks reaching the western city of Lviv and prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets to protect its airspace. The strikes came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned from the United States, where he said President Donald Trump agreed to provide Ukraine with licences for Patriot missiles.
China has warned it will "resolutely retaliate" if the United States continues with an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters. The Chinese Commerce Ministry urged the U.S. to withdraw the measures, saying they discriminate against Chinese firms and harm the interests of both countries’ industries. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said the restrictions were aimed at protecting AI development from national security risks and supporting key domestic industries.
Australia’s internet regulator has launched legal action against Telegram, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove pro-terror content. The eSafety Commissioner said Telegram allowed the material to remain accessible despite being notified, while the company rejected the allegations and said it would challenge them in court. The regulator said Telegram could face civil penalties of up to A$54.6 million ($38 million) for failing to comply with Australia’s online safety rules.
A peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia could be signed in 2027 or 2028, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday, state news...
Kazakhstan is preparing sweeping military reforms after 14 service members died during exercises in the Caspian Sea. President Kassym-Jomart Tokaye...
Investing in children means more than funding schools and hospitals. At a major international summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, leaders and experts ...
Russia is willing in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in November, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said after President Vladimir Putin met U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
Saudi Aramco has ordered staff to evacuate its headquarters amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Two people were killed in an attack on Dammam airport, while Iran's IRGC Navy claimed strikes on seven vessels and warned the U.S. of a wider response.
Yemen's Houthis have denied targeting the holy city of Medina on Wednesday adding that they have not conducted any military operations towards Saudi Arabia either, denying earlier comments from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.
Georgia’s Constitutional Court in Batumi will on Wednesday hear a lawsuit seeking to ban five Georgian opposition parties, four of which collectively gained 784,820 votes (37.79 per cent) in the country’s last national elections in 2024.
Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, and though the storm is weakening it could still make direct landfall on the island.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring fuel prices frustrate voters ahead of the midterm elections. But farmers say using the fuel on public roads is too risky, while many other drivers cannot get hold of it.
The FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 will take place from 17 September to 9 October next year in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that ‘illegitimate’ protests would be banned in the coming days. He blamed ‘seditious’ ultra-left groups and vandals for last weekend’s riots and looting, as authorities prepare for fresh demonstrations on Saturday.
Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight killed at least two people and injured 15 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. Meanwhile, Russia said it had intercepted the vast majority of 630 Ukrainian drones launched towards Moscow.
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