Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 21th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says he may support Israel-Iran ceasefire “depending on circumstances”
President Trump said he may support a ceasefire between Israel and Iran depending on how events unfold, but stressed that Europe would have little role in mediating the conflict as Iran prefers direct talks with the U.S. While declining to discuss the use of ground forces, Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether the U.S. will get involved, as the aerial conflict, triggered by Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities continues to escalate.
2. Erdoğan: Türkiye pursues all diplomatic efforts for regional stability
President Erdoğan told Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan that Türkiye is actively using diplomacy to promote stability in the Caucasus and the broader region. He emphasised support for the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process and reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to normalising ties with Armenia through a cooperative, “win-win” approach.
3. Israel says it killed veteran Iran commander as both sides attack
Israel confirmed the killing of senior Iranian commander Saeed Izadi in a strike on Qom, as it continued air raids targeting Iran's military infrastructure and nuclear facilities amid escalating tensions. Despite diplomatic efforts in Geneva, Iran refused talks under Israeli attacks, while President Trump signalled he would decide within two weeks whether the U.S. would join the conflict, warning that Iran could soon develop nuclear weapons.
4. Zelenskyy says Ukraine developing interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks
President Zelenskyy said Ukraine is rapidly boosting domestic production of interceptor drones to counter the growing number of Iranian-made Shahed drones used by Russia in large-scale attacks. With over 400 drones launched in single-night assaults, Ukrainian officials stress the need for cost-effective drone defences to preserve limited missile and aviation resources.
5. Panama temporarily suspends some constitutional guarantees in protest-rocked province
Panama’s government suspended certain constitutional rights in Bocas del Toro for five days after violent unrest erupted amid ongoing protests against a controversial pension reform law. The clashes, initially led by Chiquita plantation workers who have since withdrawn after negotiating some benefit restorations, continue with roadblocks still in place despite the escalation of tensions.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States a...
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused World Cup co-host the United States of treating his team "very unfairly", saying logistical restrictions ha...
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Paki...
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade....
The death toll in the twin earthquakes which rocked Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Ano...
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused World Cup co-host the United States of treating his team "very unfairly", saying logistical restrictions have disrupted the team's tournament.
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
Japan remained on high alert Saturday as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the eastern coast after Typhoon Higos weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of continued heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, according to media reports.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
ANEWZ can exclusively report that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Azerbaijan on 1 July.
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.
The death toll in the twin earthquakes which rocked Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster, he added on state television.
Australia said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
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