Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 7th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russia and Ukraine conduct overnight airstrikes on capitals.
Russia and Ukraine carried out overnight air attacks targeting each other's capitals, with drones intercepted near Moscow and missile and drone strikes reported in Kyiv, resulting in injuries, property damage, and temporary flight suspensions amid heightened tensions ahead of Victory Day events.
2.India strikes Pakistan in ‘Sindoor’ operation: Islamabad vows response.
India has conducted missile strikes under Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-administered regions, citing targeted action against alleged militant infrastructure after a deadly attack in Kashmir; Pakistan has reported civilian casualties and condemned the strikes, amid heightened tensions and increased military alertness on both sides.
3. U.S. and China to hold high-level talks in Switzerland amid escalating trade war.
Top U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, are set to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this weekend, marking the first major talks between the nations since President Trump’s trade war began, with growing concerns over tariffs' impact on global markets.
4. Friedrich Merz wins second round of voting to become Germany's next chancellor.
Friedrich Merz secured the required majority to become Germany's next chancellor after a historic first-round defeat, following a tense vote in parliament. His victory marks the culmination of months of political instability, with Merz's coalition now tasked with addressing key domestic and international challenges.
5. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Paris for talks with Macron on Syria's stability and reconstruction.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Paris on Wednesday, marking his first trip to Europe since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.
In talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders will discuss Syria's sovereignty, counter-terrorism efforts, the handling of minorities, and the potential easing of sanctions to support the country's reconstruction.
6. Soviet-era Venus probe Kosmos 482 set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere after 53 years in orbit.
Launched in 1972 for a Venus mission, the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 is projected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere between May 8 and 12, 2025, after orbiting for 53 years. The exact location of its reentry is still unknown, with a potential impact area covering large regions on both sides of the equator.
Experts believe that although the spacecraft’s strong build might enable it to withstand reentry, the likelihood of causing significant damage is minimal.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
Japan’s core inflation rose to a more than two-year high in May, exceeding the central bank’s 2% target for over three years and increasing pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resume rate hikes.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed bilateral partnership and regional security on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Istanbul.
Kyrgyzstan's First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev met with Gazprombank First Vice President Oleg Melnikov during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to discuss strengthening financial cooperation.
Two Nigerian communities will take Shell to trial in the UK in 2027 after winning a court ruling over Niger Delta oil pollution.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
Japan’s core inflation rose to a more than two-year high in May, exceeding the central bank’s 2% target for over three years and increasing pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resume rate hikes.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed bilateral partnership and regional security on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Istanbul.
Kyrgyzstan's First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev met with Gazprombank First Vice President Oleg Melnikov during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to discuss strengthening financial cooperation.
Two Nigerian communities will take Shell to trial in the UK in 2027 after winning a court ruling over Niger Delta oil pollution.
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.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
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.
Orkhan Nazarli, Head of Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, held separate meetings with senior tax officials from Latvia and Montenegro during the 29th General Assembly of the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations (IOTA) in Baku.
The OIC's 51st ministerial session convenes in Istanbul to tackle pressing global and regional issues.
Japan has reportedly cancelled a planned high-level security meeting with the United States after Washington pressed Tokyo to increase its defense spending, according to the Financial Times.
Israel announced on Saturday that it had killed senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi, head of the Palestine Corps of Iran’s Quds Force, in a targeted strike in Qom. Izadi was accused of supporting Hamas before its October 2023 attack on Israel.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is accelerating the development and production of interceptor drones to defend against the growing number of Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in recent attacks.
The world is facing a health financing emergency as global health investment risks falling to its lowest level in a decade, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
Japan’s core inflation rose to a more than two-year high in May, exceeding the central bank’s 2% target for over three years and increasing pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resume rate hikes.
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed bilateral partnership and regional security on the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Istanbul.
Kyrgyzstan's First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev met with Gazprombank First Vice President Oleg Melnikov during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to discuss strengthening financial cooperation.
Two Nigerian communities will take Shell to trial in the UK in 2027 after winning a court ruling over Niger Delta oil pollution.
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