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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China’s Belt and Road Initiative recorded its strongest year since launch in 2025, with Chinese investment and construction activity surging across Asia, Africa and the Middle East despite years of criticism that the programme was losing momentum.
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar signed its first export agreement on Wednesday for the newly unveiled Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
As diplomatic talks over a possible U.S.–Iran framework agreement continue, analysts are assessing how any deal could alter security dynamics across the Middle East.
Two Chinese-British dual nationals have been found guilty by a London court of spying for China. Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, 65, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 40, targeted prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the UK, whom they referred to as “cockroaches.”
The U.S military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday (7 May). Meanwhile, Iran's Joint Military Command accused the U.S. of breaching the ceasefire, by striking an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks on several Iranian cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran wanted to negotiate and make a deal in comments to reporters on Wednesday (6 May). But earlier, he warned Washington would ramp up attacks if no agreement was reached.
Argentinian authorities are reconstructing the journeys of Dutch citizens who presented with symptoms of deadly hantavirus after visiting Argentina and Chile as part of a luxury cruise trip, the country's Health Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday (6 May)
The 61st Venice Biennale has opened under grey skies and political tension, with disputes over Russia and Israel, resignations on the jury, and protests marking the start of one of the art world’s most high-profile events.
Latvian authorities said two drones entered NATO member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed on Thursday morning, with officials linking them to Ukraine’s wider drone operations against targets in Russia.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative recorded its strongest year since launch in 2025, with Chinese investment and construction activity surging across Asia, Africa and the Middle East despite years of criticism that the programme was losing momentum.
Two Chinese-British dual nationals have been found guilty by a London court of spying for China. Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, 65, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 40, targeted prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists living in the UK, whom they referred to as “cockroaches.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five of eight suspected hantavirus cases linked to the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius. The U.N. health agency warned on Thursday (7 May) that more infections could emerge because of the virus’s long incubation period.
A group of Australian women and children detained for years in Kurdish-run camps in northeastern Syria due to links to Islamic State are expected to arrive in Australia on Thursday evening.
A South Korean appeals court on Thursday reduced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s prison sentence from 23 years to 15 years over his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
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