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.
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus European Environmental Monitoring Programme, shows that 411,315 ...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered a reinforcement of the “Relámpago del Catatumbo” operation, extending it to Tachira state under ...
North Korea has criticised the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, with state media reporting that the drills demonstrate Washing...
The Minister of Finance of Tajikistan, Faiziddin Kahhorzoda, and the Director General of the Qatar Development Fund, Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, have sign...
On Monday, Russia claimed its forces had carried out extensive strikes on Ukrainian drone bases and other military targets over the past 24 hours, whi...
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus European Environmental Monitoring Programme, shows that 411,315 hectares of forest and rural land have burned in Spain so far this year — roughly ten times more than the 42,615 hectares affected in 2024.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered a reinforcement of the “Relámpago del Catatumbo” operation, extending it to Tachira state under Peace Zone One.
North Korea has criticised the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, with state media reporting that the drills demonstrate Washington’s intent to “occupy” the Korean peninsula and target its regional adversaries.
The Minister of Finance of Tajikistan, Faiziddin Kahhorzoda, and the Director General of the Qatar Development Fund, Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, have signed an agreement to provide a $50 million concessionary loan to support the construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
A major fire has broken out at Hamburg’s city port, leaving several people injured.
Data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), part of the Copernicus European Environmental Monitoring Programme, shows that 411,315 hectares of forest and rural land have burned in Spain so far this year — roughly ten times more than the 42,615 hectares affected in 2024.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered a reinforcement of the “Relámpago del Catatumbo” operation, extending it to Tachira state under Peace Zone One.
North Korea has criticised the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, with state media reporting that the drills demonstrate Washington’s intent to “occupy” the Korean peninsula and target its regional adversaries.
On Monday, Russia claimed its forces had carried out extensive strikes on Ukrainian drone bases and other military targets over the past 24 hours, while Ukraine reported having destroyed a significant amount of Russian military hardware.
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