Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 20th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Opening of "Azerbaijan Quarter" to take place in Kahramanmaraş
The official opening ceremony of the 'Azerbaijan' residential complex, constructed by Azerbaijan in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaraş, was held on Thursday and was attended by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The complex was built after the devastating earthquake of the 6 February 2023. Azerbaijan sent more than a thousand personnel to help with rescue efforts as well as doctors, to the affected regions.
Iran appoints new IRGC intelligence chief
Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi was appointed as the new head of the intelligence organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the official Press TV reported.
On June 15, the IRGC announced that Brig. Gen. Mohammad Kazemi, the organization's then intelligence chief, had been killed in an Israeli attack.
Trump says he will decide whether to strike Iran within 2 weeks
US President Donald Trump said he will make a decision on whether or not to carry out strikes on Iran within two weeks.
"Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks," Trump said in a statement read aloud by White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
"Nobody should be surprised by the president's position that Iran absolutely cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. He's been unequivocally clear about this for decades," Leavitt told reporters at the White House. "It's why he has given great latitude and given a lot of effort to achieving a diplomatic solution, but he's been very clear."
14 cargo planes from US, Germany arrive in Israel with military equipment
Fourteen military cargo planes from the US and Germany loaded with equipment and supplies to support the army arrived in Israel amid its conflict with Iran, the Israeli Defense Ministry said.
The ministry said in a statement that the planes are part of the air and sea bridges it has been operating since the start of the Israeli attack against Iran on June 13.
China warns of extensive flooding after heavy rains
Chinese authorities have warned of flash floods and swift currents in mountainous areas in the eastern, central, southern and southwestern regions of the country after heavy rains there.
The red alerts, the first for this year, were issued late on Thursday covering areas in the provinces of Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou and Guangxi region, state news agency Xinhua reported, citing the water resources ministry and national weather forecaster China Meteorological Administration.
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.
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.
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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