AnewZ Morning Brief - June 21th, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 21th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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1. Global leaders condemn deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy.
Global leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Donald Trump, have condemned Russia’s missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people during Palm Sunday celebrations, calling for stronger international actions and a ceasefire.
2. Kremlin says US-Russia talks on bilateral ties progressing well.
The Kremlin stated that ongoing talks with Washington to revive US-Russia relations are progressing well, but warned that the process requires intense diplomacy and time to rebuild mutual trust.
3. Earthquake strikes Myanmar again with magnitude 5.6 tremor.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Sunday, following a series of aftershocks since the deadly March 28 quake. While no immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged, the tremor added to the ongoing devastation in the region.
4. Asian stock markets rise on tariff exemptions; Trump to announce semiconductor tariff rates.
Stock markets in Asia saw gains on Monday, driven by optimism over U.S. tariff exemptions for electronics, while U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to announce semiconductor tariff rates. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also warned about the global risks posed by U.S. tariffs.
5. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits UAE as part of regional diplomatic efforts.
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in the UAE on Sunday for his first official visit since assuming office in January, marking a key step in his regional diplomatic outreach following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
6. Oscar Piastri claims flawless Bahrain Grand Prix victory as McLaren takes control.
Oscar Piastri delivered a faultless drive to claim victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading from pole to flag. McLaren’s dominant pace leaves Piastri just three points behind Lando Norris in the title fight, with Verstappen now third in the standings.
7. Türkiye begins major restoration work on Hagia Sophia's domes to ensure earthquake safety.
Türkiye has launched a new phase in the restoration of Hagia Sophia, focusing on reinforcing the monument’s domes against earthquakes. The project aims to upgrade the dome’s framework while preserving the mosque’s historic value.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
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Eight men were arrested Friday morning following a violent clash near the Iranian embassy in London, police confirmed.
The Netherlands has officially returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, more than a century after they were looted during Britain’s 1897 invasion of the former Kingdom of Benin, now in southern Nigeria.
President Donald Trump announced that US forces struck three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking direct American involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday held a series of high-level meetings in Istanbul with senior officials from the UN, Qatar, Pakistan, and Iran, amid growing regional tension following Israel's attacks on Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched another wave of drone attacks on Israel overnight, in what it calls the 19th round of strikes targeting strategic sites across the country.
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