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.
Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, part of its current term as a non-permanent member that began in...
Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz issued a warning toward Yemen following a missile launch by Houthi forces....
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for all eight Russian citizens accused of trafficking drugs from Iran....
Azerbaijani media outlets have released the full explanatory statement of Russian Air Defence Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, confirming that he received a...
Concerns over new U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump are weighing on global manufacturing, though June data show signs of resilience in countri...
Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, part of its current term as a non-permanent member that began in January 2024.
Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz issued a warning toward Yemen following a missile launch by Houthi forces.
A court in Baku has ordered four months of pre-trial detention for all eight Russian citizens accused of trafficking drugs from Iran.
Azerbaijani media outlets have released the full explanatory statement of Russian Air Defence Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, confirming that he received and relayed a direct order to fire upon a target later identified as AZAL flight J2-8243.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
Prices for goods made in China and sold on Amazon.com are rising at a pace faster than overall inflation, signaling the growing impact of U.S. tariffs on consumers, a new analysis by retail analytics firm DataWeave reveals.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened his counterparts from India, Japan, and Australia on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting of the Indo-Pacific Quad, aiming to reaffirm the group's commitment to countering China’s influence in the region.
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday rejected Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's request to dismiss the majority of charges in a sweeping indictment, allowing the Chinese telecoms giant to face trial over allegations of trade secret theft, bank fraud, and sanctions violations.
Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July, part of its current term as a non-permanent member that began in January 2024.
Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz issued a warning toward Yemen following a missile launch by Houthi forces.
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