Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 13th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
Israeli-American Hostage Freed During Brief Gaza Pause; Strikes Resume
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier, was released by Hamas on Monday after 19 months of captivity in Gaza. The release, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, came during a short pause in fighting. Alexander reunited with his family and was airlifted to a hospital.
ICAO Council rules Russia violated air law in MH17 downing
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has ruled that the Russian Federation failed to meet its international air law obligations in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.This marks the first time in ICAO’s history that its Council has delivered a ruling on the merits of a dispute between member states under its formal dispute settlement mechanism.
Erdogan offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, urges ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed Türkiye’s readiness to support peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at every stage.During a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments, Türkiye’s presidency said in a statement on X. “President Erdogan emphasized the significance of the will to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support at every stage of the process,” the statement added.
Asian markets rally as US-China trade pause boosts risk appetite
Asian stocks joined a global rally and the U.S. dollar held on to most of its gains on Tuesday, as investors welcomed a temporary halt in the trade war between the U.S. and China, easing fears of a global recession. Japan’s Nikkei soared 2%, reaching its highest level since February 25, while tech-heavy Taiwan also gained 2%. Chinese stocks edged higher in early trading.
Armed clashes erupt in Libya's Tripoli after reported killing of armed group leader
Armed clashes erupted on Monday evening and gunfire has echoed in the city center and other parts of the Libyan capital Tripoli following reports that an armed group leader was killed, three residents told Reuters by phone. The leader, Abdulghani Kikli, known as Ghaniwa, is the commander of Support Force Apparatus SSA, one of Tripoli's powerful armed groups, based in the densely populated Abu Salim neighbourhood. SSA is under the Presidential Council that came to power in 2021 with the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Abdulhamid Dbeibah through a United Nations-backed process.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The late...
Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multi...
Brazil has banned the production and sale of foie gras, the French delicacy made from fattened duck or goose liver. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silv...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 23rd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. strikes on Iran entered a 12th consecutive night, while Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, urging President Donald Trump to warn Tehran it would be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 24th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Kyiv on 15 July appeared to send a geopolitical signal. But the significance of the trip lies less in the journey itself than in the limits Serbia carefully observed.
Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multilateralism and reforming the UN, during the first public town hall debate ahead of a decisive Security Council vote next week.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are facing renewed Western scrutiny after the EU expanded sanctions targeting Russia's supply chains and the U.S. introduced new tariffs affecting trade with Central Asia.
A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate homes and camping sites near France's Atlantic coast as extreme heat and worsening drought continue to fuel wildfires across Europe.
Fresh off attracting $4.3 billion in foreign investment and loans during the first half of 2026, Tashkent is using the Global Business Services Forum (GBSF) to showcase Uzbekistan's growing appeal as a destination for international investment in technology, outsourcing and artificial intelligence.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun his first week working from No 10 North in Manchester, promising to shift power away from London, strengthen regional decision-making and drive economic growth across the country.
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