Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 25th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Azerbaijan elected chair of key UN Environment Programme committee.
Azerbaijan has been elected Chair of the Bureau of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Committee of Permanent Representatives for 2025–2027, marking a historic first for the country.
The committee plays a crucial role in shaping global environmental policies, with Azerbaijan represented by its ambassador Sultan Hajiyev.
2. NATO leaders meet in The Hague to discuss defence and security issues.
NATO heads of state convened in The Hague on 24-25 June to address key security concerns including collective defence, increased defence spending, and regional conflicts.
The summit, held amid tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, features discussions on alliance unity, Ukraine’s defence needs, and recent ceasefire efforts between Israel and Iran.
3. Azerbaijan to launch the largest power plant in Mingachevir.
President Ilham Aliyev inaugurated the “8 November” Power Plant in Mingachevir, the largest power facility in Azerbaijan with a capacity of 1,880 megawatts.
Built in partnership with Italian and Chinese companies, the plant strengthens Mingachevir’s role as the primary energy hub of Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus.
The inauguration highlights expanding international cooperation and Azerbaijan’s goal to increase green energy production by 2030.
4. Landslide in northwest Colombia kills at least 10, injures 15.
A landslide in the mountainous Antioquia province of northwest Colombia has killed at least 10 people and injured 15, with search and rescue operations ongoing.
Local authorities continue efforts to find survivors as the region copes with the aftermath of the disaster.
5. Ceasefire holds between Israel and Iran following 12 days of conflict.
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding after nearly two weeks of military escalation. Both governments have confirmed the truce, which followed direct mediation by U.S. President Donald Trump.
While tensions remain, the agreement has brought a pause to the region’s most intense confrontation in years, as both sides continue to exchange statements regarding the terms and future stability of the ceasefire.
6. U.S. intel says Iran’s nuclear sites not destroyed, contradicting Trump.
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused limited damage, setting the programme back by only a few months.
The Defense Intelligence Agency report indicates that core infrastructure at sites like Fordow and Natanz remains intact, contradicting President Donald Trump’s earlier claims of complete destruction.
While The Pentagon briefed the United Nations Security Council on the findings, The White House has rejected the assessment, and experts note the challenges in evaluating damage to fortified underground facilities.
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Every year on 15 May, Palestinians across the Middle East mark Nakba Day - a commemoration of the mass displacement that accompanied the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
Japanese filmmaker Koji Fukada has said that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to “jump straight to the result” risks undermining the purpose of art, which he believes should be rooted in self-expression and a deeper understanding of the world.
The second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place tonight in a rain-soaked Vienna, with the final 10 places in Saturday’s grand final still up for grabs.
Russia has carried out its most extensive aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its full-scale invasion, striking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.
The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his first deputy to fulfill the public’s expectations regarding the access to the Internet services and platforms amid a wartime shut-down of international connection since late February.
Just one week after a similar move by Australia, Greece announced that it will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran as he left for a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Tuesday, as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing on 14–15 May 2026 for a high-stakes summit aimed at managing rising tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan and the Iran conflict.
Deep in the ancient forests of southern China, researchers have discovered a small, shy snake with an extraordinary survival trick: when threatened, it creates the illusion that it has two heads.
China stocks wavered in morning trade on Friday, with investors cautious heading into the last day of a high-stakes summit between U.S. and China's President, which has delivered a few deals so far.
The second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place tonight in a rain-soaked Vienna, with the final 10 places in Saturday’s grand final still up for grabs.
Russia has carried out its most extensive aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its full-scale invasion, striking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said.
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday (15 May) to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could send relations spiraling.
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