Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 8th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump expected to unveil trade deal with UK amid global tensions.
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a significant new trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, signalling what may be the beginning of a broader economic strategy aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with key allies.
The move comes at a critical time for global markets, as tensions escalate between major economies and trade negotiations take centre stage in shaping future economic alliances.
2. Victory Day 2025: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Allied Victory.
On May 8, 2025, the United States marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe, commemorating the end of World War II and the defeat of fascism.
This Victory Day not only honours the bravery of American service members but also reaffirms the nation’s commitment to preserving liberty and promoting peace globally. The day is a reminder of the sacrifices made and the importance of working toward a secure, prosperous, and free world.
3. Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for key summit with Putin.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Wednesday ahead of high-level talks with President Vladimir Putin and his participation in Russia’s Victory Day parade, signalling deepening ties between two powers increasingly aligned in global affairs.
4. Azerbaijan and Vietnam formalize strategic partnership in Baku.
On May 7, Azerbaijan and Vietnam took a major step in strengthening their bilateral relations as President Ilham Aliyev and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, signed key agreements in Baku.
The signing ceremony formalized a strategic partnership between the two nations, aimed at enhancing cooperation across a range of sectors and fostering deeper political, economic, and cultural ties.
5. Trump hints at major announcement on Gaza within 24 hours.
President Donald Trump has suggested that a significant announcement on Gaza will be made within the next 24 hours, following heightened discussions surrounding the region’s ongoing crisis.
The remarks come after Trump teased a “very big announcement,” though it remains unclear if both statements are connected.
6. U.S. approves Qatari plan to fund Syrian public sector salaries amid economic overhaul.
The U.S. has approved a Qatari-backed plan to fund salary increases for over a million Syrian civil servants, offering vital economic relief amid Syria’s ongoing recovery from 14 years of conflict, sanctions, and mismanagement.
The initiative, which is expected to begin next month, marks a cautious shift in U.S. policy and may pave the way for further international engagement with Syria’s reformed government.
7. Türkiye and Israel start direct talks in Baku on regional security.
Direct talks between Türkiye and Israel are set to begin today in Baku, focusing on regional security concerns, particularly the situation in Syria.
Reports suggest that Israel will advocate for the demilitarisation of areas near its border and the prevention of strategic weapons deployments that could pose a threat to its security. The talks highlight growing cooperation between the two countries amid shared regional interests.
Maritime security teams from Greece’s Diaplous and Britain’s Ambrey began a high-risk operation on Wednesday to evacuate the 22-strong crew of the...
Energy integration between Azerbaijan and Europe, along with opportunities to increase gas supplies was discussed during Energy Minister Parviz Shahba...
A court in Ankara has ordered regulators on Wednesday to block access to Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot built into Elon Musk’s X platform...
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has declared Yale University 'an undesirable' organization on its territory, accusing the American institution...
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Maritime security teams from Greece’s Diaplous and Britain’s Ambrey began a high-risk operation on Wednesday to evacuate the 22-strong crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, after a Houthi drone-and-speed-boat assault off Yemen on Monday killed four sailors and wounded two.
A court in Ankara has ordered regulators on Wednesday to block access to Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot built into Elon Musk’s X platform, after it allegedly generated insulting replies about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — a criminal offence in Türkiye.
The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has declared Yale University 'an undesirable' organization on its territory, accusing the American institution of attempting to destabilize the country and of training Russian activists to oppose the Kremlin.
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Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A deadly mass shooting early on Monday (7 July) in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighbourhood left three men dead and nine others wounded, including teenagers, as more than 100 shots were fired.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged stronger sanctions and defence support for Ukraine as the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia nears approval.
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,500-year-old city in northern Peru that likely served as a key trade hub connecting ancient coastal, Andean, and Amazonian cultures.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Shipments of antimony to the United States have jumped to more than 3,800 tonnes in five months via Thailand and Mexico, customs data show, as buyers find back-door routes around Beijing’s export ban on critical minerals bound for the U.S.
From launching 25 % duties on Mexican goods in February to unveiling a 50 % levy on imported copper on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump has fired off a rapid-fire series of tariff moves that has jolted financial markets and unsettled global supply chains.
Russia has confiscated 3.9 trillion roubles (about $50 billion) in company assets since 2022, signalling a decisive shift towards a “fortress Russia” economic model, the Kommersant business daily reported on Wednesday.
Maritime security teams from Greece’s Diaplous and Britain’s Ambrey began a high-risk operation on Wednesday to evacuate the 22-strong crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, after a Houthi drone-and-speed-boat assault off Yemen on Monday killed four sailors and wounded two.
A court in Ankara has ordered regulators on Wednesday to block access to Grok, the artificial-intelligence chatbot built into Elon Musk’s X platform, after it allegedly generated insulting replies about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan — a criminal offence in Türkiye.
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