AnewZ Morning Brief - 26th June, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 26th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi briefed Parliament on the first round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, held in Oman on Saturday. He stated that the next round of talks will take place in Europe.
He noted that Oman will continue to serve as a mediator in the Iran–U.S. talks, which were "limited to nuclear and sanctions-related issues."
According to Takht-e-Ravanchi, the U.S. side stated that it was serious about the negotiations and had no intention of pursuing war. Washington also expressed its readiness to address Iran’s concerns, showed willingness to invest in Iran, and reiterated its commitment to resolving the outstanding issues.
On the outcomes of the meeting in Oman, both the Iranians and the Americans described the negotiations as positive and constructive.
Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced that he will visit Tehran soon.
“Continued engagement and cooperation with the Agency are essential at a time when diplomatic solutions are urgently needed,” Grossi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. He also noted that he had received the credentials of Iran’s new Ambassador to the IAEA, Reza Najafi.
Meanwhile, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on Sunday that Grossi is expected to arrive in Tehran on Wednesday.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
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.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until 15 September due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
North Korea may send more troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine as early as July or August, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency, which also says Pyongyang is continuing arms shipments to Moscow.
The planet is still on track to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, yet most families are having fewer children than they want. Longer lives, lower fertility and uneven migration now demand a rethink of how societies support parents and care for an ageing population.
North Korea has opened a large coastal resort in its eastern Kalma region, with leader Kim Jong Un describing the project as a key development in the country’s tourism sector, according to state media on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the dismissal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, characterising it as politically motivated while acknowledging Netanyahu’s leadership during recent conflicts.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 26th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
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