Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 5th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. European Commission approves Bulgaria’s euro adoption starting 2026
The European Commission has approved Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro starting January 2026, marking a major step toward becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. After meeting all necessary economic criteria, Bulgaria is set to replace the lev with the euro, pending final approval by EU leaders and finance ministers this summer.
2. U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
The U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and full humanitarian access. The other 14 members voted in favor. Washington said the draft failed to condemn Hamas or demand its disarmament. A similar resolution is expected to be presented at the U.N. General Assembly, where no vetoes apply.
3. Putin-Zelenskyy meeting possible after second Istanbul peace talks
Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said Ukraine proposed a 30- to 60-day ceasefire during the second round of Istanbul talks to prepare for a potential Putin-Zelenskyy summit. While stressing it must be “properly prepared,” Medinsky confirmed Russia’s openness to such a meeting. He also announced Russia’s readiness for a June 7–9 prisoner swap, signaling tentative steps toward renewed diplomacy.
4. Trump tightens immigration with new travel ban and visa fee plan
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the U.S. starting June 9, citing national security risks. The ban includes nations like Iran, Somalia, and Yemen, while seven other countries face partial restrictions. In parallel, the Trump administration is also weighing a controversial $1,000 fee for expedited visa interview appointments, a move that has triggered legal concerns within the State Department.
5. Merz will head to Washington for first official visit to discuss Ukraine and trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit the U.S. for the first time since taking office to meet President Trump. Key topics will include ongoing support for Ukraine and managing rising trade tensions between the two countries.
Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 7.8 million hectares already burned, and the fires could persist for weeks, accordin...
A research team led by Tsinghua University has unveiled a groundbreaking method for making organs transparent, offering the most detailed view yet of ...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including...
In Bolivia's first-round presidential election, voters decisively rejected the leftist party that has ruled the country for most of the past two decad...
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar began discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New Delhi on Monday, emphasizing that positi...
Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 7.8 million hectares already burned, and the fires could persist for weeks, according to federal officials.
A research team led by Tsinghua University has unveiled a groundbreaking method for making organs transparent, offering the most detailed view yet of the brain’s inner workings.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
In Bolivia's first-round presidential election, voters decisively rejected the leftist party that has ruled the country for most of the past two decades, signaling a shift toward more market-friendly policies to address the nation's economic struggles.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 56 kilometres east of Gorgan in northern Iran early Sunday morning, according to preliminary seismic data.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected Russian President Vladimir Putin to release more than 1,000 Ukrainian prisoners soon, after a trilateral meeting was set up with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Canada is facing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with 7.8 million hectares already burned, and the fires could persist for weeks, according to federal officials.
A research team led by Tsinghua University has unveiled a groundbreaking method for making organs transparent, offering the most detailed view yet of the brain’s inner workings.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
In Bolivia's first-round presidential election, voters decisively rejected the leftist party that has ruled the country for most of the past two decades, signaling a shift toward more market-friendly policies to address the nation's economic struggles.
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