Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 3rd of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will begin on Monday as Washington seeks an agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Oil prices fell after the announcement, while shipping disruptions continued in key regional waterways.
Oil prices dropped after Trump announced talks with Iran, easing concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ also agreed to raise production for a sixth consecutive month, adding further pressure on global crude prices.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 18 Palestinians, according to health officials, as efforts to advance a ceasefire plan face new challenges. Israel says operations targeted Hamas members, while the group accused Israel of undermining negotiations.
At least eight people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia, according to regional officials. Kyiv targeted infrastructure including oil facilities, a military airbase and logistics sites, while Russia said it intercepted hundreds of drones.
Two crew members were killed after firefighting helicopters collided during a wildfire operation near Athens. Greece continues battling major fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions, while evacuations remain in place on parts of the country.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have elevated bilateral ties with a Treaty on Eternal Friendship signed by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev...
Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Repub...
Nordic and Baltic leaders arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Flag Day on Sunday as Russia continued its drone campaign and Kyiv warned of a potent...
Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".
Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
A large-scale drone attack has hit Russia's Samara region, damaging facilities and disrupting operations at an Ozon logistics complex, according to regional authorities and the company.
Nordic and Baltic leaders arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Flag Day on Sunday as Russia continued its drone campaign and Kyiv warned of a potential new Russian mobilisation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was not ready to make what he called the "right deal" with Washington as tensions persisted over the war and the Strait of Hormuz.
Nordic and Baltic leaders arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Flag Day on Sunday as Russia continued its drone campaign and Kyiv warned of a potential new Russian mobilisation.
Syria expects negotiations with Israel over a security agreement to resume soon despite deep mistrust between the two sides, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said in an interview with Reuters, urging Israel to seize an "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is open.
India's Coast Guard and Navy continued search-and-rescue operations off the eastern coast on Sunday after a Panama-flagged cargo vessel carrying 24 crew sank, with two Chinese nationals rescued, a senior official said.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called for continued military strength and national unity during a visit to the sensitive frontline island of Kinmen, saying peace must be protected "through strength."
The European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism sent helicopters and firefighters to help Serbia fight a massive wildfire in a nature reserve in the northeast of the country, the head of the European Union mission to Belgrade said.
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