Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 14th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un supervised special operations training
Kim Jong-un supervised combined tactical drills involving special operations and tank units, emphasizing that the armed forces’ most "crucial" task is full war preparedness.bThe joint fire strike demonstration was held the previous day, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
Trump to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria ahead of meeting with Syrian leader
President Donald Trump announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking a major policy shift. The move comes ahead of a planned meeting on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syria’s Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda commander who assumed power after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli military will enter Gaza “with full force”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that the military will resume operations in Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, emphasizing that the goal is to "defeat Hamas" and "destroy Hamas." He also made clear that the war would not stop, even if a hostage release deal is reached.
Azerbaijan joins 'Anatolian Phoenix-2025' in Türkiye
The skies over central Türkiye are buzzing with international cooperation as the multinational search and rescue exercise, Anatolian Phoenix-2025, kicks off in the city of Konya. Among the participants—Azerbaijani military personnel, working alongside forces from across the globe. The drills, organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence, are designed to sharpen operational skills and build stronger ties in humanitarian missions.
Carney unveils slimmed-down cabinet to reset U.S.-Canada ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed a new 29-member cabinet on Tuesday, aiming to urgently redefine relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. The streamlined cabinet, down from 39 under former PM Justin Trudeau, retains key figures including Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and U.S. trade lead Dominic LeBlanc.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
NATO needs to evolve to meet today’s changing world, Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Friday.
Pakistan has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "diplomatic role and leadership" during the recent crisis with India.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
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.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
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