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.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near...
The United Nations' top human rights official has called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention facilities, citing a...
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead a...
An aircraft roughly the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper on Friday evening, triggering a major emergency response and a heavy p...
Montenegrin police, working alongside the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation, have arrested an Iranian national accused of carrying out a ...
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near Oman, with two U.S. officials accusing Iran of the attack.
The United Nations' top human rights official has called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention facilities, citing a rise in fatalities among people held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
An aircraft roughly the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper on Friday evening, triggering a major emergency response and a heavy police presence as authorities sealed off the area and gave no immediate explanation for the incident.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
As Western Europe battles a deadly heatwave that has shattered temperature records, disrupted transport and power supplies, and forced the closure of schools and cultural landmarks, attention is turning to whether El Niño is playing a role in the extreme conditions.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
The Kremlin has denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming Moscow is pressuring Belarus to support an expanded Russian military campaign in Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
The United Nations' top human rights official has called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention facilities, citing a rise in fatalities among people held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
An aircraft roughly the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper on Friday evening, triggering a major emergency response and a heavy police presence as authorities sealed off the area and gave no immediate explanation for the incident.
Montenegrin police, working alongside the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation, have arrested an Iranian national accused of carrying out a series of cyberattacks that allegedly caused an estimated $3.4 billion in damage to U.S. infrastructure.
South Korea is set to dramatically expand its unmanned warfare capabilities, with plans to integrate drones across all branches of its military as tensions with North Korea continue to shape the country's defence strategy.
Fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to recover following an interim U.S.–Iran agreement aimed at stabilising the waterway after months of disruption during conflict, industry data shows.
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