Canada's wildfires could continue into fall, says government
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...
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 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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