AnewZ Morning Brief - 25th June, 2025

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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