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.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued ef...
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday as Washington seeks a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Tehran...
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout after its electricity grid failed, deepening an energy crisis tied to fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions....
A tourist aircraft crashed near Peru's UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines on Saturday (1 August), killing all 13 people on board, authorities said.
U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a major wildfire in Greece on Sunday, killing two crew members as emergency services continued efforts to contain fires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions across Europe.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said wildfires that swept across France were now under control. Authorities warned that risks remained as Greece and Spain continued battling active blazes across parts of Europe.
U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday as Washington seeks a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Tehran's nuclear programme, while declining to set a deadline for an agreement.
Cuba faced another nationwide blackout after its electricity grid failed, deepening an energy crisis tied to fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions.
The Japanese yen strengthened on Monday after Japan and the United States confirmed a rare coordinated currency intervention to halt the currency's slide following weeks of pressure.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would begin later in the day, raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East, while OPEC+ agreed to increase oil production for a sixth consecutive month, adding to expectations of improved global supply.
At least eight people were killed in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia, regional officials said, as Kyiv expanded attacks on infrastructure.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 18 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials, as efforts to advance a ceasefire plan face renewed challenges.
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