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.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Azerbaijan and Poland discussed closer cooperation in digital tax reforms and innovation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the IOTA General Assembly in Baku.
A 32°C heatwave expected to grip England has been made a 100 times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a rapid scientific analysis released Thursday.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, in Baku, as the two countries look to deepen their strategic economic partnership.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until September 15 due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Azerbaijan and Poland discussed closer cooperation in digital tax reforms and innovation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the IOTA General Assembly in Baku.
A 32°C heatwave expected to grip England has been made a 100 times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a rapid scientific analysis released Thursday.
Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, Air Astana, will temporarily suspend its flights from Atyrau to Dubai starting June 28, due to a significant increase in flight duration.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
Peace is no longer a dream. It is a discussion. On the streets of Baku and Yerevan, it is also a question, of trust, of foreign interests, and of who truly wants it.
Israeli strikes have reportedly targeted areas near the residences of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the New York Times, citing local witnesses.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 17th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a formal agreement to move forward with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a key step in their energy cooperation.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Several EU Member States have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to assist the departure of citizens due to the airspace closures in the Middle East. Slovakia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland and Portugal have requested UCPM support to assist the departure of their nationals.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until September 15 due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
A nationwide transport strike on Friday disrupted travel across Italy, with major delays and cancellations reported in rail, air, and public transit services.
Azerbaijan and Poland discussed closer cooperation in digital tax reforms and innovation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the IOTA General Assembly in Baku.
A 32°C heatwave expected to grip England has been made a 100 times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a rapid scientific analysis released Thursday.
Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, Air Astana, will temporarily suspend its flights from Atyrau to Dubai starting June 28, due to a significant increase in flight duration.
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