Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 6th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump and Merz pledge closer ties in White House meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss defense, Ukraine, and trade. Trump welcomed Germany’s increased military spending and promised to keep U.S. troops in the country, while both leaders expressed interest in joint efforts to end the Ukraine war. However, looming U.S. tariffs on EU goods underscored unresolved trade tensions, despite overall warm optics and calls for deeper transatlantic ties.
2. Azerbaijan to host World Environment Day in 2026
Azerbaijan will host World Environment Day in 2026, focusing on climate change. The announcement was made at this year’s event in South Korea, where Deputy Minister Umayra Taghiyeva highlighted Azerbaijan’s climate achievements from COP29. The 2026 event will also connect with the upcoming World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan.
3. Xi and Trump speak for first time since tariff tensions escalated
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone for the first time since recent trade tensions increased. The call, requested by Washington, followed a May agreement to suspend and reduce tariffs, though talks have since stalled. Each side has expressed concerns about the other's commitment to the deal.
4. IAEA conducts inspections in Syria over past nuclear activities
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi visited Damascus on with a team of inspectors to examine sites related to Syria’s past nuclear activities. The visit followed an agreement with President Ahmed Al-Sharaa allowing immediate and unrestricted access. While no findings were disclosed, the IAEA described the inspection as part of ongoing efforts to address unresolved issues.
5. Protesters rally in Tel Aviv, demand end to war
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square calling for an end to the war following the October 7 Hamas-led attack. Protesters criticized the government’s approach, describing the conflict as politically driven and counterproductive. Meanwhile, a pro-government rally in Jerusalem voiced support for state policies, including judicial reforms, drawing participation from several lawmakers
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
NATO needs to evolve to meet today’s changing world, Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Friday.
Pakistan has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his "diplomatic role and leadership" during the recent crisis with India.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
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.
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.
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.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited military personnel in Los Angeles on Friday following their deployment to the city earlier this month in response to protests triggered by federal immigration enforcement actions.
As Argentina’s unemployment hits a four-year high, the spotlight has turned to the libertarian administration of President Javier Milei, whose sweeping economic reforms are reshaping the country’s social and labour landscape.
South Korea’s chief trade negotiator, Yeo Han-koo, will travel to the United States from June 22 to 27 for a new round of high-level discussions aimed at resolving escalating trade tensions, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said Friday that a major deal with Harvard University could be announced soon.
US President Donald Trump rejected the official assessment from his intelligence community that Iran is not currently building a nuclear weapon.
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