Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 24th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump urges compliance with Israel-Iran ceasefire despite new missile strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was now active, calling on both sides to respect the deal despite renewed hostilities overnight.“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” Trump posted in all capital letters on Truth Social, just hours after Israel’s ambulance service reported that four people were killed in fresh Iranian missile attacks.The statement followed Trump’s Monday announcement of what he called a "complete ceasefire" to end the 12-day war between the two countries. At the time, Trump indicated that both Israel and Iran would be allowed to finish any ongoing operations before the ceasefire took full effect in a phased process.
Iran missile hits Be'er Sheva, kills at least three
At least three people were killed and several others injured after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli city of Be'er Sheva, hitting a residential building.The seven-story building was hit directly just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump announced a proposed ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where rescue efforts are still ongoing.
Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated
Iranian state-run outlet Press TV has reported that nuclear scientist Mohammad Reza Siddiqi was assassinated in a targeted attack in northern Tehran.According to Press TV, the killing was carried out as part of an Israeli operation, though no supporting evidence or official confirmation from Iranian authorities has been made public.
Terror attack in Niger kills 71 civilians during mosque gathering
At least 71 people have been killed and 20 injured in a terror attack on a village in Niger’s Tillaberi region, local media reported. The attack took place in Manda village, where unidentified gunmen targeted worshippers gathered in a mosque courtyard shortly after prayers.According to reports, the assailants opened fire on the crowd, causing mass casualties. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Starmer and Zelenskyy agree military production project in London
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have announced a military co-production agreement during a visit to London. The announcement comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and follows a recent deadly attack on Kyiv.
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains after tech giants – particularly Apple – saw strong advances....
Tech giant Google has announced a $1 billion investment to support artificial intelligence (AI) education and research at universities across the Unit...
Global financial markets are trading mixed today amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on drug and semiconductor imports, coupled...
In the southern Aude region, France is currently battling the country’s largest wildfire in 80 years. The blaze is spreading rapidly, covering an ar...
Residents and visitors in Chicago have been experiencing unusual haze and poor air quality recently, as the city grapples with a combination of smoke ...
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains after tech giants – particularly Apple – saw strong advances.
Tech giant Google has announced a $1 billion investment to support artificial intelligence (AI) education and research at universities across the United States.
Global financial markets are trading mixed today amid US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on drug and semiconductor imports, coupled with weak service sector data impacting investor risk appetite.
In the southern Aude region, France is currently battling the country’s largest wildfire in 80 years. The blaze is spreading rapidly, covering an area larger than Paris.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will send an upgraded ‘version 3.0’ free-trade agreement to their heads of government for approval in October, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday after regional talks in Kuala Lumpur.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
Most peace talks fail. Some drag on for years. Others collapse in days. But even when they don’t succeed, they can save lives. From backchannel meetings to battlefield truces, here’s how peace talks actually work — and why making peace is often harder than making war.
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of aircraft equipment worth $404 million to Australia.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington now has a clearer picture of the conditions under which Russia may be willing to end its war in Ukraine.
In the southern Aude region, France is currently battling the country’s largest wildfire in 80 years. The blaze is spreading rapidly, covering an area larger than Paris.
Residents and visitors in Chicago have been experiencing unusual haze and poor air quality recently, as the city grapples with a combination of smoke from over 700 wildfires raging in Canada and elevated ozone levels.
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