Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 23 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump claims massive damage in U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed "monumental damage" to Iran's nuclear facilities hit by U.S. bombers on Saturday. The U.S. launched 75 precision-guided munitions, including bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles, on three sites, according to General Dan Caine. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported no rise in off-site radiation but said it is too soon to assess underground damage.
2. Iran warns U.S. bases in region after nuclear site attacks
A senior aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any regional country hosting U.S. forces could be targeted by Iran, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Ali Akbar Velayati called the attacks a violation of international law and suggested Iran may consider closing the Strait of Hormuz. He also said Iran would determine the outcome of the conflict, not the U.S.
3. OIC issues Istanbul Declaration condemning Israel’s attacks
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued the Istanbul Declaration condemning Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, calling them violations of international law. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) urged the global community to take deterrent measures and announced a new ministerial contact group to engage key international players, support de-escalation, and seek a peaceful resolution to the growing regional crisis.
4. Suicide bomber kills 20 in Syria’s Damascus Church attack
At least 20 were killed and more than 50 were injured after a suicide bomber attacked Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in central Damascus, Syria. Officials identified the attacker as an ISIL member, marking the first such bombing since Assad’s ouster. The attack raises fresh concerns over Syria’s security and the resurgence of extremist violence.
5. Russian strikes on Kyiv region kill five and spark fires, Ukraine says
Overnight Russian attacks killed five people and injured dozens in Kyiv and surrounding areas, Ukrainian officials reported. The strikes damaged residential buildings, sparked fires, and hit an entrance to a metro station serving as a bomb shelter. Six districts were damaged, with rescue efforts ongoing. Last week’s drone assault killed 28 people and wounded more than 150 in Kyiv.
6. African leaders gather in Luanda for 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
African heads of state and government have arrived in Luanda for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, running from Sunday to Thursday with 2,700 delegates. The event aims to boost economic ties and explore trade and investment opportunities in sectors like energy, infrastructure, finance, and agriculture. Co-organized by the Corporate Council on Africa and Angola’s government, the summit focuses on strengthening U.S.-Africa commercial relations and sustainable development.
The EU’s Commissioner for Industrial Strategy urged European countries to establish joint reserves of rare earth materials to reduce dependence on China and protect against supply disruptions.
The Kremlin has strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could trigger wider instability in the region and deepen the ongoing conflict.
Iran's top diplomat has traveled to Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeking greater support from Russia after the most significant U.S. military action against Iran in decades.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
The EU’s Commissioner for Industrial Strategy urged European countries to establish joint reserves of rare earth materials to reduce dependence on China and protect against supply disruptions.
The Kremlin has strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could trigger wider instability in the region and deepen the ongoing conflict.
Iran's top diplomat has traveled to Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeking greater support from Russia after the most significant U.S. military action against Iran in decades.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
The EU’s Commissioner for Industrial Strategy urged European countries to establish joint reserves of rare earth materials to reduce dependence on China and protect against supply disruptions.
The Kremlin has strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could trigger wider instability in the region and deepen the ongoing conflict.
Iran's top diplomat has traveled to Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeking greater support from Russia after the most significant U.S. military action against Iran in decades.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
The EU’s Commissioner for Industrial Strategy urged European countries to establish joint reserves of rare earth materials to reduce dependence on China and protect against supply disruptions.
The Kremlin has strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could trigger wider instability in the region and deepen the ongoing conflict.
Iran's top diplomat has traveled to Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeking greater support from Russia after the most significant U.S. military action against Iran in decades.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
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