Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 3rd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russia, Ukraine explore ceasefire and prisoner swap in peace talks
Russia has presented Ukraine with a two-part peace proposal in Istanbul, covering immediate ceasefire steps and a framework for long-term peace. Both sides agreed to a limited ceasefire to retrieve the bodies of fallen soldiers, along with an initial phase of a large-scale prisoner exchange prioritizing the sick, wounded, and fighters under 25. Moscow also plans to return 6,000 Ukrainian bodies and engage in talks on reuniting separated children, while Türkiye pushes for a Zelenskyy-Putin-Trump summit.
2. U.S. Senate eyes tough new sanctions on Russia and its trade partners
The U.S. Senate is considering a bipartisan sanctions bill to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. The bill would impose heavy tariffs - up to 500% - on countries buying Russian oil, gas, and uranium, targeting major buyers like China and India. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bill could move forward before the July 4 recess, aiming to push Russia toward negotiations.
3. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping expected to hold trade talks this week
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold a phone call this week to address unresolved trade tensions and follow up on last month’s temporary tariff truce. The call comes amid renewed friction, including disputes over critical mineral exports and China’s industrial policies.
4. South Koreans vote for president in hope of restoring stability after martial law crisis
South Koreans voted Tuesday to elect a new president following months of political unrest sparked by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed imposition of martial law. The election, marked by high turnout and deep polarization, pits liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung against conservative Kim Moon-soo, with the economy and democratic stability at the heart of voter concerns.
5. Colorado fire-bomb suspect planned attack for a year, prosecutors say
An Egyptian national, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was charged with attempted murder and a federal hate crime after allegedly attacking a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, injuring at least 12 people. Authorities say Soliman, who overstayed a visa, planned the attack for a year and chose firebombs over firearms due to his immigration status.
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Israeli authorities have completed an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials confirmed today....
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The third round of renewed peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by Türkiye, is set to begin in Istanbul on Wednesday evening....
The United Nations' top court has declared that failing to curb emissions violates international law, marking a historic moment for global climate justice and setting the stage for future legal action against polluting states.
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that the world could be on the brink of another chikungunya epidemic, similar to the 2005 outbreak, unless swift measures are implemented to control its spread.
Israeli authorities have completed an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials confirmed today.
Inflation is when prices rise, reducing the purchasing power of your money. When it happens slowly, it’s manageable. But when it surges, it can disrupt savings, wages, business planning, and economic growth. That’s when central banks step in.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
Israeli authorities have completed an investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials confirmed today.
The third round of renewed peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by Türkiye, is set to begin in Istanbul on Wednesday evening.
Italy and Algeria agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on fighting terrorism and managing migration flows during an intergovernmental meeting in Rome, while companies signed new deals in energy and telecommunications.
Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of Black Sabbath and a towering figure in heavy metal, has died aged 76, sparking an outpouring of grief and admiration from fellow musicians, fans and industry legends.
Delegates from foreign ministries of Iran, China, and Russia met in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in Iran’s nuclear program particularly the threat by the three European powers -- Germany, France and the United Kingdom -- on return of UN sanctions in October.
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