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.
Kazakhstan has entered the world’s top 50 economies by GDP in 2026, ranking 50th with a projected nominal output of $320 billion. The result reflect...
Police have arrested one of King Charles' brothers, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to ...
The Trump administration has given immigration officers wider powers to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, ordering their return to custody f...
Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of the Co-Investment Fund founded by former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been released from p...
Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday (18 February) ahead of general elections in April....
Kazakhstan has entered the world’s top 50 economies by GDP in 2026, ranking 50th with a projected nominal output of $320 billion. The result reflects sustained growth, structural reforms and the country’s rising role as a regional economic hub.
Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of the Co-Investment Fund founded by former Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, has been released from prison following a plea agreement with prosecutors.
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading a failed 2024 martial law insurrection, making him the first elected leader in the country’s democratic era to receive the maximum sentence.
The Board of Peace is entering uncharted territory, with questions over its ability to manage Gaza reconstruction, its potential to rival the United Nations, and its impact on strategic allies in the Middle East and South Caucasus.
The drumbeats have finally faded at the Marquês de Sapucaí, bringing the competitive phase of the Rio Carnival 2026 to a dazzling close. Over two marathon nights of spectacle, the twelve elite schools of the "Special Group" transformed the Sambadrome into a riot of colour.
Peru’s Congress has voted to censure and remove José Enrique Jeri Ore from his posts as President of Congress and acting President of the Republic, just four months into his tenure, citing undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen and alleged hiring irregularities.
France celebrated Olympic gold in the men’s biathlon relay in Anterselva on Tuesday (17 February), following a thrilling race marked by an electric atmosphere at the stadium.
Qarabağ FK are facing Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League play-off round on Wednesday evening in Baku, in what will be the first UEFA competition meeting between the two clubs.
Iranian officials say more than 300 undocumented Afghan migrants have been rescued after being stranded in cold and rain near the border district of Taybad, in the northeastern Razavi Khorasan province.
Police have arrested one of King Charles' brothers, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to British media.
The Trump administration has given immigration officers wider powers to detain legal refugees awaiting green cards, ordering their return to custody for renewed vetting one year after entering the U.S.
Peruvian lawmakers elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday (18 February) ahead of general elections in April.
The Telegram messaging app has dismissed allegations by the Russian government that its encryption has been breached by foreign intelligence services saying that it's not found any breaches of its encryption.
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading a failed 2024 martial law insurrection, making him the first elected leader in the country’s democratic era to receive the maximum sentence.
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