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 were 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its support for President Gianni Infantino following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, held in the wake of a withdrawn $20 billion proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights.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 and restore confidence.
Tajikistan has begun the process of leaving the International Criminal Court, citing what it calls growing politicisation and bias in the court&rsq...
Microsoft has introduced new tools to stop AI agents from accessing data without permission, alongside a Nvidia-powered Surface laptop that can run...
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday 8 October, that Yerevan will discuss the possible construction of railway connections...
Russia's health watchdog said on Tuesday that no cases of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week, and locals said their lives had barely been disrupted.
Russia struck Ukraine overnight in one of the biggest attacks of the conflict, killing at least 19 people, Kyiv's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Around 70 missiles were fired at Ukraine during the attack, as well as drones, the Ministry said.
The Saudi-led coalition says it has carried out a series of military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen after attacks on two Saudi airports left three people dead and dozens injured.
Azerbaijan and the five Central Asian states have signed two key documents at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi, formalising a broader framework for regional cooperation in transport, trade, energy, digitalisation and security.
A large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region has killed two people, damaged homes and sparked a major fire at a key fuel facility, according to Russian officials and military bloggers.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday 8 October, that Yerevan will discuss the possible construction of railway connections with the Turkish city of Kars and the Azerbaijani city of Nakhchivan with Russian officials next week, according to local media.
It started with classrooms. Too many students, not enough teachers, deteriorating buildings and growing anxiety over what comes after high school. But within weeks, a movement that began outside French lycées had spread across the country.
Iran says it will deliver its response to recent U.S. proposals through intermediaries, underscoring that communication between the two countries continues indirectly alongside ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
International cooperation, lunar exploration and the growing role of artificial intelligence dominated the third day of a major astronautical conference now underway in Antalya.
Armenian authorities have frozen a wide range of assets belonging to billionaire businessman and opposition politician Gagik Tsarukyan as part of proceedings linked to the confiscation of property allegedly acquired illegally.
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