Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to air strikes.
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel early on Saturday in response to Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Sirens were heard in Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as air defences intercepted several missiles.
Explosions were also reported near Tehran’s Mehrabad airport. Both sides have sustained damage, with the situation raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
2. Court allows National Guard to stay in Los Angeles amid protests.
A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily allowed National Guard forces to remain deployed in Los Angeles during ongoing protests linked to immigration enforcement.
The demonstrations have occurred in several cities, with authorities increasing security measures, including the deployment of additional military personnel. Public opinion remains divided over the use of such forces.
3. Iran calls nuclear talks with U.S. ‘meaningless’ after Israeli strikes.
Iran has denounced ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States as “meaningless” following Israel’s largest-ever military strike on Iranian targets, accusing Washington of supporting the operation.
The planned sixth round of talks, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, now faces uncertainty as tensions rise across the region.
The U.S. has denied involvement in the Israeli strike and has urged Tehran to continue engaging in diplomatic dialogue.
4. Trump and Netanyahu hold call as Iran and Israel trade missile strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Friday as tensions escalated between Iran and Israel, a White House official confirmed.
The call followed Iran’s launch of over 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites.
While details were not disclosed, the timing suggests ongoing coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv.
5. Israel and Iran trade accusations at UN over nuclear site strikes.
Israel and Iran presented sharply opposing accounts at the United Nations Security Council following recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with each side defending its actions amid rising regional tensions.
Israel said the strikes targeted enrichment facilities it claimed were nearing weapons-grade production, while Iran condemned the attacks as a "declaration of war" and vowed a proportionate response under international law.
A U.S. official confirmed prior notification of the strikes but denied direct involvement.
6. Azerbaijan sends radiation experts to border following Iranian nuclear strikes.
Azerbaijan has deployed radiation specialists to its southern border with Iran to assess any potential environmental impact following recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts have conducted monitoring in the Astara region, with broader assessments underway as a precautionary measure, officials said.
Indian authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry and promised financial support after a fire tore through the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Ar...
Kremenchuk, an industrial centre on the Dnipro River, was struck again as Russian forces targeted facilities across the city during the night....
More than 60 Indigenous artifacts held in the Vatican for 100 years, including a rare Inuit kayak, arrived in Montreal, where First Nation, Métis and...
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends follow-up strike on suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, denies authorizing the killing of all onboard, an...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that preparations are under way for a substantial business mission to Moscow, describing the vi...
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends follow-up strike on suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, denies authorizing the killing of all onboard, and comments on protocols for military operations.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
‘We will continue to do everything we can to ensure that the peace plan for Gaza is put into action as soon as possible and that this humanitarian tragedy comes to an end,’ Turkish top diplomat Fidan tells Anadolu
A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
FIFA releases the 2026 World Cup schedule with match dates, venues, and key fixtures. See when host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada play and get an overview of group stage and knockout rounds.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its support of the claims by United Arab Emirates on three Iranian islands.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its ties with the European Union.
Indian authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry and promised financial support after a fire tore through the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killing 25 people.
More than 60 Indigenous artifacts held in the Vatican for 100 years, including a rare Inuit kayak, arrived in Montreal, where First Nation, Métis and Inuvialuit leaders welcomed them home with ceremony, song and emotion.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends follow-up strike on suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, denies authorizing the killing of all onboard, and comments on protocols for military operations.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that preparations are under way for a substantial business mission to Moscow, describing the visit as an exclusively economic engagement.
Eighteen migrants drowned when their boat overturned 26 miles (40 km) south of the Greek island of Chrysi, after a Turkish cargo ship spotted the vessel and alerted Greek authorities.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment