Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 10th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pakistan says Indian missiles targeted three air bases amid rising conflict.
Pakistan claims that three of its air bases were struck by Indian missiles as tensions spike following mutual military operations, raising fears of further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
2. European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv to support ceasefire proposal.
Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Kyiv to support Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, aiming to reduce hostilities with Russia.
The diplomatic effort, backed by the US and Europe, aims to create space for negotiations and a lasting peace.
3. Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crash kills six personnel.
A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission on Friday, killing at least six army personnel.
The crash involved 12 people, including Air Force gunners and special forces members, during a graduation ceremony-related operation.
4. Germany’s Chancellor Merz vows to expand cooperation with Türkiye.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to strengthen ties with Türkiye, recognising its vital role in NATO.
He announced plans to visit Ankara soon and confirmed no decision has been made on the potential sale of Eurofighter jets, with discussions ongoing within the German government.
5. Ukraine and Hungary expel diplomats amid espionage allegations.
Ukraine and Hungary have expelled two diplomats each amid espionage accusations.
Ukraine's Security Service claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network in Transcarpathia, while Hungary retaliated by expelling Ukrainian diplomats, marking an escalation in their strained relations.
6. Diver dies during recovery operation of Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht.
A diver has died during early recovery operations for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off northern Sicily.
The 39-year-old Dutch national was working near Porticello when the accident occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation into the sinking continues.
7. FIFA approves expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 teams from 2031.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of teams to 48 from the 2031 edition.
The tournament will be hosted by the United States in 2031 and the UK in 2035, featuring 12 groups and more than 100 matches.
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The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
Kyrgyzstan's government has banned the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel indefinitely. The Central Asian country imports more than 90 per cent of its fuel from Russia, which has faced supply issues due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.
A newly introduced refereeing protocol has intensified debate over fairness at the FIFA World Cup, with another controversial decision involving defending champions Argentina fuelling criticism from fans and former officials.
A United Nations official has accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, adding further pressure on civilians already facing severe shortages and worsening living conditions.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre and a Patriot missile battery in Bahrain, while its Aerospace Force targeted an airbase in Jordan.
A newly introduced refereeing protocol has intensified debate over fairness at the FIFA World Cup, with another controversial decision involving defending champions Argentina fuelling criticism from fans and former officials.
A United Nations official has accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, adding further pressure on civilians already facing severe shortages and worsening living conditions.
Australia's internet safety regulator has accused some of the world's biggest technology companies of failing to do enough to combat child sexual abuse and the growing threat of online sexual extortion.
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