Hindutva’s external reach: A closer look at pressure on Sikh activists
Punjab’s modern political story begins in 1947. The end of British rule divided the region between India and Pakistan, leaving Sikh communities with...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 22nd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 22nd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump confirms U.S entry into Iran-Israel conflict with strikes on nuclear sites
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking direct American involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed a major military strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, calling the operation a success and urging Tehran to choose peace. The attack marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
2. Iran condemns U.S. strikes on Nuclear sites, cites UN Charter
Iran has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them a violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
In a statement on "X" platform, Iranian diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the attacks were “outrageous” and “criminal,” warning that they would have long-term consequences. He urged all UN member states to take the situation seriously.
3. The first UFC tournament was held in Azerbaijan.
On June 21, Baku Crystal Hall hosted Azerbaijan’s first-ever UFC tournament, featuring a total of 24 fighters competing in various weight classes.
The event included preliminary and main card bouts, with 12 fighters emerging victorious in thrilling contests.
4. Turkish President Erdogan meets Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi to discuss Israel-Iran conflict
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The two leaders discussed the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran as well as broader regional and global issues, according to a statement by Türkiye's Communications Directorate on X.
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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