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Morning Briefing: June 28, 2025

Morning Briefing: June 28, 2025

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Oceania reports highest cocaine use globally, says UN drug report
27.06.2025

Oceania reports highest cocaine use globally, says UN drug report

Australia, New Zealand also lead world in ecstasy use, cannabis consumption remains widespread

Zelenskyy urges EU unity on Russia sanctions
27.06.2025

Zelenskyy urges EU unity on Russia sanctions

'Every united signal of support for Ukraine is a signal of guarantee that Europe has a normal future,' Ukrainian president says

Russia summons German ambassador over alleged harassment of Russian journalists
27.06.2025

Russia summons German ambassador over alleged harassment of Russian journalists

Moscow says envoy informed of retaliatory measures, Berlin silent on accusations

WHO chief welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, says agency to join nuclear emergency drill
27.06.2025

WHO chief welcomes Iran-Israel ceasefire, says agency to join nuclear emergency drill

14 attacks on health facilities occurred during Israel-Iran war, killing or injuring medical staffers and disrupting services, says Tedros

Australia to prioritize 'national interest' over defense spending, says premier, resists US pressure
27.06.2025

Australia to prioritize 'national interest' over defense spending, says premier, resists US pressure

Australia prime minister says his country will stick to its current plan to lift defense spending from 2% to 2.3% of GDP by 2034