Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 4th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Senior Turkish and U.S. diplomats discuss Ukraine peace talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed recent Russia-Ukraine peace efforts during a phone call, focusing on outcomes from Monday's talks in Istanbul. The discussions led to an agreement on a new prisoner exchange and the return of 6,000 fallen troops from each side.
2. South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office
Liberal Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea, ushering in a new era amid ongoing challenges in trade and regional security. World leaders, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, emphasized the importance of strong trilateral and bilateral cooperation, while European Council President Antonio Costa praised South Korea’s global role and commitment to shared democratic values.
3. UN Security Council expected to vote Wednesday on Gaza ceasefire resolution
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on June 4 on a draft resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also calls for the release of all hostages and the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid across the enclave.
4. EU and China to resume trade talks ahead of July summit
The EU and China will hold a new round of trade talks this month, aiming to rebalance trade and investment relations ahead of a planned summit in July. The announcement follows a meeting between EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic and China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, as both sides seek to address market access concerns and growing economic imbalances.
5. Mexico to request exemption from U.S. steel tariffs
Mexico will formally request an exemption from the U.S.'s increased steel tariffs, which were recently doubled to 50% by President Donald Trump. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard criticized the move as unfair and economically unjustified, pointing to the U.S.'s trade surplus with Mexico as a reason such measures are unwarranted.
The United Nations' top court has declared that failing to curb emissions violates international law, marking a historic moment for global climate jus...
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that the world could be on the brink of another chikungunya epidemic, similar to the 2005 outbre...
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 disr...
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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