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.
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with...
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s fo...
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges ...
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Dona...
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with a split homeland and unresolved questions about cultural and administrative protections.
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
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Thousands of users in the United States, some parts of Europe and South America on the X (formerly twitter) platform have reported being unable to access the site due to Cloudflare outage.
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in fighting across several fronts, with Russian forces launching large-scale offensive operations while Kyiv intensifies long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had made significant advances in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, capturing two settlements as part of what it described as a broader offensive aimed at securing full control of the strategic territory.
Emirates Airline is confident in Boeing’s plans for a larger 777X and has ruled out ordering Airbus’s A350-1000 at the Dubai Airshow.
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a formal advisory urging Chinese tourists to refrain from travelling to Japan in the near future, citing growing safety risks and recent political tensions.
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with a split homeland and unresolved questions about cultural and administrative protections.
Ukraine relations are entering a new period of tension this week after remarks from a senior Ukrainian official reignited debate around Georgia’s former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian has completed its first full training voyage after conducting electromagnetic launch and recovery drills with advanced combat and support aircraft.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to visit Türkiye to revive stalled peace talks and potentially resume prisoner exchanges with Russia.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said on Tuesday the UN Security Council's adoption of a resolution endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza was a necessary first step on a long road towards peace.
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