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
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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