Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 6th of August, covering the latest developments.
Firefighters made significant progress against a cluster of wildfires threatening Spokane, Washington, but are racing to strengthen containment lines before extremely hot and dry weather returns. The fires have burned more than 10,000 acres, destroyed at least 700 structures, and forced up to 64,000 people to evacuate since Saturday. Authorities said no fatalities have been reported and all 14 people initially listed as missing wwre eventually found safe.
Iran and Oman are making progress toward an agreement that could give Tehran a greater role over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though major issues remain unresolved. The proposal, according to Reuters sources, could allow Iran to oversee ships entering the Gulf, while negotiations continue over transit fees and the extent of its authority. President Donald Trump said he prefers a diplomatic agreement but warned military action remains an option, despite U.S. officials previously rejecting Iranian control of the strategic waterway.
Diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon were overshadowed by renewed military action on Wednesday after Israel carried out targeted strikes in southern Lebanon, saying they were in response to what it described as a Hezbollah violation. The Israeli military confirmed that two reserve soldiers were killed in an explosion in the Lebanese town of Majdal Zoun, while four others were seriously injured.
New Mexico sues U.S. Justice Department over Epstein files
New Mexico has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing the agency of withholding unredacted files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and obstructing the state's renewed criminal investigation. The Democratic-led state reopened its inquiry in February and is seeking records that could identify visitors, employees and potential witnesses linked to Epstein's Zorro Ranch near Stanley, New Mexico. The Department of Justice said it had already shared some material but could not release other documents because of legal protections for victims.
FIFA's senior leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, held in the wake of a withdrawn $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights. FIFA said Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom and members of the Management Board backed Infantino, who also expressed confidence in Grafstrom and the organisation's administration. The governing body said the meeting would strengthen FIFA's governance, restore confidence.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 6th of August, covering the latest developments....
A tanker reported hearing two explosions off the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre ...
Firefighters battling a cluster of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have established primary containment lines around the blazes, but crews are rac...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 5th of August, covering the latest developments.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Tehran had made plans to strike sites in Ukraine after Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a senior Iranian military adviser has said. Iran refrained from taking action after Kyiv said the strike was a mistake, Mohsen Rezaei told the state IRIB TV channel.
U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies has reported a 93 per cent year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue, even as the company faces continued criticism over its work with Israel's military and allegations linking its technology to the war in Gaza.a.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the country's ambassadors to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and several other countries. The removals came after a speech on Monday in which he said embassies would be judged on their effectiveness in securing weapons for Ukraine.
Firefighters battling a cluster of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have established primary containment lines around the blazes, but crews are racing to strengthen defences ahead of another spell of hot and dry weather.
FIFA has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting in Morocco over scrapped plans to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, while apologising to members over mistakes in handling the process.
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing the federal agency of withholding unredacted files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and obstructing its renewed criminal investigation.
The Democratic Party's progressive wing has claimed a significant political victory after Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, setting up a closely watched contest against Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as pressure mounts over the handling of a controversial proposal to sell the commercial rights to the men's World Cup.
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