Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 31st, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1.Trump says Gaza truce and Iran nuclear deal both within reach.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and a nuclear deal with Iran may soon be achievable, citing ongoing diplomatic efforts.
2. Germany urged to expand military by 45% to meet NATO goals.
Germany must significantly increase its armed forces to meet NATO capability targets and respond to rising security challenges, according to the head of the German Armed Forces Association.
3. Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% to protect US industry.
President Donald Trump announced an increase in steel tariffs from 25% to 50% to better protect the US steel industry and close loopholes used by foreign competitors. Speaking at a steel plant in Pennsylvania, he stressed the move’s importance for safeguarding American jobs, boosting investments, and strengthening national security.
4. Kazakhstan hosts first Central Asia-Italy summit in Astana.
Kazakhstan’s capital Astana hosted the inaugural Central Asia-Italy summit, bringing together leaders from five Central Asian countries and Italy to enhance economic cooperation.
President Tokayev proposed an Italian trading house in Almaty and a new “B5+Italy” dialogue platform to boost trade and investment.
5. Erdogan and Zelenskyy discuss peace prospects and regional stability in phone call.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation focusing on bilateral ties, regional stability, and advancing peace talks.
6. Poland’s presidential runoff set for Sunday as Trzaskowski and Nawrocki vie closely.
Poland faces a crucial presidential runoff vote on Sunday as liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and national conservative historian Karol Nawrocki compete in a tightly contested race. The outcome is expected to significantly influence the country’s political direction amid a divided electorate and high public interest.
7. Quarry collapse in Indonesia kills at least 10, injures 6.
At least 10 people were killed and six others injured after a stone quarry collapsed in Indonesia’s West Java province on Friday, burying heavy machinery and workers under debris. The incident, believed to be caused by a mining error, has prompted a suspension of operations while rescue efforts continue.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill over the weekend, with five commodity vessels transiting Saturday and none on Sun...
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia will search collapsed buildings on Monday for survivors who may still be trapped under the rubble after a deadly eart...
More than 183,000 customers across Hawaii were without power as Tropical Storm Lala weakened after bringing hur...
Wildfires across England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council, as firefighters struggle to contain outbreaks following a spell of extreme heat.
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
A wildfire in Croatia driven by strong winds descended on the tourist town of Omis overnight, engulfing houses, forcing about 1,000 people to evacuate to safety and injuring dozens, fire brigade and health officials said on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory have been mocked by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, who said the sea passage "cannot be seized by tweet."
At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering small tsunami waves and dozens of aftershocks, officials say.
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia will search collapsed buildings on Monday for survivors who may still be trapped under the rubble after a deadly earthquake killed at least 53 people. The country is marking its Independence Day as it reels from the latest tremors.
More than 183,000 customers across Hawaii were without power as Tropical Storm Lala weakened after bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the islands.
Canadian measures aimed at preventing terrorist financing can obstruct legitimate humanitarian work by Muslim charities, particularly when aid is destined for countries considered high-risk, according to a new study.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a significant reduction in planned joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost and his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Firefighters are battling Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, with a blaze in the High Fens nature reserve burning around 3,000 hectares of land and spreading towards the German border, local authorities said.
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