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.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
As peace talks progress, voices from Yerevan, Tbilisi, and Baku reveal hopes, concerns, and expectations for a future shaped by trade, trust, and generational change in the South Caucasus.
In a major blow to one of President Donald Trump’s key economic policies, a US federal court has blocked the administration’s sweeping global tariff regime, ruling that the White House overstepped its constitutional authority.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
The White House confirmed that the U.S. has sent letters to trade partners, urging them to present their final trade offers before a Wednesday deadline, as Washington pushes ahead with negotiations to avoid higher tariffs.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone on Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the latest efforts to end the war in Ukraine, diplomatic sources said.
Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has reaffirmed the agency’s support for Ukraine during his 12th visit to the country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) Rafael Grossi in Cairo has categorically dismissed the UN nuclear agency’s new report on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Two influential Turkic states — Uzbekistan and Türkiye — are intensifying their diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government, signaling a shift in regional dynamics focused on pragmatic cooperation over political isolation.
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