Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 2nd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Ukraine, Russia to resume talks in Istanbul
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia will meet in Istanbul today for a new round of peace talks. The session will begin at 1 p.m. local time at the Ciragan Palace. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov will lead Kyiv’s delegation. Russia will be represented by Vladimir Medinsky, a close aide to President Putin. The meeting marks the second round of direct negotiations, as war fatigue deepens on both sides.
2. Hamas signals ceasefire readiness
Hamas has expressed readiness to begin fresh indirect talks with Israel, aiming to reach a permanent ceasefire and resolve remaining disputes. The group responded Saturday to a U.S.-backed proposal but was promptly rejected by both the Israeli government and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Despite the setback, Hamas says it supports Qatari and Egyptian mediation and calls for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
3. Colorado mall attack treated as terrorism
The FBI is investigating Sunday’s firebomb attack at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado as a targeted act of terrorism. Six elderly victims were injured when a man threw incendiary devices while shouting "Free Palestine". One remains in critical condition. The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, is in custody. Authorities say he acted alone. Colorado’s Attorney General also described the attack as a hate crime.
4. Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki wins presidential vote
Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist opposition candidate, won Poland’s presidential runoff with 50.89% of the vote, narrowly beating liberal Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski. Nawrocki, a eurosceptic historian, pledged to prioritize Poles over foreign nationals. Voter turnout reached a record 71.31%. President Andrzej Duda congratulated Nawrocki and praised the high turnout.
5. 21 athletes killed in Nigeria bus crash
Tragedy struck in Nigeria’s Kano State as a bus carrying athletes plunged off a bridge, killing at least 21.
The victims had just returned from the National Sports Festival. Officials say fatigue and speeding may have caused the accident. More than 30 people were on board. Survivors are being treated at local hospitals. Kano has declared today a day of mourning.
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with...
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s fo...
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges ...
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Dona...
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with a split homeland and unresolved questions about cultural and administrative protections.
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Emirates Airline is confident in Boeing’s plans for a larger 777X and has ruled out ordering Airbus’s A350-1000 at the Dubai Airshow.
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a formal advisory urging Chinese tourists to refrain from travelling to Japan in the near future, citing growing safety risks and recent political tensions.
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with a split homeland and unresolved questions about cultural and administrative protections.
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with advanced combat and support aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges with Russia.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
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