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.
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French DJ and electropop musician Kavinsky, whose atmospheric sound shaped a generation of electronic music fans, has died at the age of 50, French authorities said on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia said its overnight strikes on Iran-backed group targets in Iraq were carried out in self-defence and warned it would take further military action if the groups launched new attacks against the kingdom.
Yemen warned the Houthis were seeking to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy in the Red Sea, as U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a "good chance" of a deal with Tehran but warned strikes could resume if talks failed.
Moscow should stop linking Russia-Armenia relations to Azerbaijan, Baku's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada has said, after Russia again raised the Collective Security Treaty Organisation's role during the former Garabagh conflict.
A fire involving two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port has prompted conflicting reports over whether the incident was caused by a drone strike or an onboard technical fault. Egyptian authorities said there were no casualties.
Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram over alleged failings to tackle pro-terror posts.
Residents across southern Japan are struggling with disrupted water and electricity supplies two days after a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture.
Russian air strikes killed at least 13 in Ukraine on Thursday, including one in Kyiv, in attacks extending as far as the western city of Lviv, forcing neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets to secure its airspace.
Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and five other high-profile claimants could face a legal bill of up to $46 million after losing their privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, London's High Court heard on Wednesday.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the organisation's 211 member associations until 19 September to approve a private investment proposal that could significantly increase funding for national football federations.
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