Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 27th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says U.S. signed trade deal with China
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. signed a trade deal with China, though details remain undisclosed. He also hinted at a major upcoming deal with India. Speaking at the White House, Trump promoted his sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill, calling it a historic move to boost the economy and secure borders.
2. EU leaders weigh new U.S. trade proposal as deadline nears
European Union leaders are reviewing fresh U.S. trade proposals amid pressure to strike a deal before a 9 July deadline, when threatened tariffs by President Trump could hit EU exports hard.
Germany is urging a fast, simple agreement, while France demands fair and balanced terms. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is open to a deal but preparing for all outcomes.
If talks fail, the EU may respond with tariffs on U.S. goods and digital giants like Apple and Google.
3. Erdoğan: Trump ready for Russia-Ukraine talks if Putin joins
Turkish President Erdoğan announced that Donald Trump is willing to attend a Ukraine peace summit in Türkiye, but only if Russian President Putin agrees to join. Erdoğan said plans are underway to organize the talks soon, aiming to ease tensions in the conflict. No official response has yet come from Moscow regarding the proposal.
4. Iran denies agreement to restart nuclear talks with U.S.
Senior Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi dismissed recent claims by U.S. President Trump about resuming nuclear negotiations, saying no talks or agreements have been made. He accused the U.S., Israel, and some European countries of pressuring Iran unfairly. Araghchi also criticized the IAEA’s latest report and confirmed new Iranian laws limiting agency cooperation.
5. Netanyahu sees peace opportunity after ceasefire with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s recent success against Iran creates a “dramatic” chance to broaden peace deals in the region. He hinted at possible inclusion of Saudi Arabia and Syria in the Abraham Accords, calling for swift action to seize this opportunity. Netanyahu described the shift as a “tectonic change” boosting Israel’s regional and global standing.
6. Explosion sparks fire at Azerbaijanfilm studio in Baku
An explosion in an old pyrotechnics area triggered a fire at Baku’s Azerbaijanfilm studio on Thursday evening. Emergency services quickly responded, bringing the blaze under control with no casualties reported. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
A six-day humanitarian ceasefire in the Russian-held Ukrainian town of Oleshky ended on Sunday, 1 November, after facilitating aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
Saudi Aramco's acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in artificial intelligence (AI) company HUMAIN is putting a spotlight on a wider investment question: why are some of the world's biggest energy companies moving deeper into AI, and what do they expect to gain?
ADIPEC 2026, the world's largest energy event, opened in the UAE capital on Monday, bringing governments and energy companies together at a time of heavy pressure on global supply.
The U.S. administration has reportedly proposed restarting Russian gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine as part of efforts to secure an energy ceasefire ahead of winter.
Israeli forces have withdrawn from the entire city of Hebron in the southern West Bank after a 10-day military operation that displaced thousands of Palestinians and left homes demolished, infrastructure damaged and businesses disrupted, according to the city's governor.
The United Nations is ending its 35-year peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to agree on renewing its mandate, UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Sunday.
Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days old on Sunday when he finished third for Mercedes in a red-flagged and restarted Mexico City Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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