Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump halts Canada trade talks over digital tax, warns of new tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly ended trade negotiations with Canada, condemning its new digital services tax on American tech giants as a “blatant attack” and pledging to announce fresh tariffs within a week.
The move disrupts months of progress following a G7 accord and comes as Washington also races to finalise deals with China, Japan and India before a self-imposed summer deadline.
2. Trump says Gaza ceasefire possible within a week.
President Donald Trump voiced confidence on Friday that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached within a week, pointing to encouraging signs from ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he had spoken to key figures involved in the negotiations and believed a resolution was close, despite continued disagreements over core issues such as Hamas’ disarmament.
3. Drone strike on Odesa residential building leaves two dead, several injured.
A drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight on 28 June resulted in the deaths of two people and left at least 14 others injured, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
The incident triggered a fire in a high-rise residential building, with emergency teams rescuing several individuals, including a child. Authorities reported that ongoing air raid alerts complicated rescue efforts.
4. Lithuania withdraws from landmine ban treaty over Russia threat.
Lithuania has formally notified the UN of its withdrawal from the landmine ban treaty. The move was announced by the foreign minister on X and will take effect six months after the notification.
Facing growing Russian threats, Lithuania and neighboring NATO-EU members Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Poland are withdrawing from the treaty. The collective shift reflects rising regional tensions and a recalibration of defense strategies.
5. Europe battles wildfires as heatwaves.
Intense heatwaves have pushed European temperatures beyond 40°C, triggering wildfires and alerts. Wildfires erupted in several Turkish provinces, and a firefighting plane crashed in Adana. Greece faces its first major heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 41°C inland.
Spain and Portugal are preparing for extreme heat, with Portugal possibly hitting 44°C. Officials warn dry conditions and winds could increase fire risks regionwide.
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What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" swee...
Russia’s fuel shortages are spreading into Central Asia, exposing the region’s heavy reliance on Russian petrol and diesel as governments race to ...
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.
AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.
Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
At least 12 people have been killed in forest fires in Almeria in southern Spain, Andalucía’s emergency agency has said, as firefighters continue efforts to put out the blaze.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and North Korea to strengthen cooperation and maintain "strategic resolve" amid what he described as growing global instability. He made the remarks during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing on Friday.
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister whose death was announced on Friday.
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Labour leader and prime minister after securing the overwhelming backing of Labour MPs in the first round of leadership nominations.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
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