Morning Briefing: June 6, 2023
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
ISTANBUL
Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Tuesday, including the latest in US-China relations, Russia ready for "peaceful solution" to Ukraine war, and revival of diplomatic missions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
TOP STORIES
China's "aggression" towards the US military in Taiwan strait and South China Sea is growing, the White House has warned.
National Security spokesman John Kirby said there was no need for the Chinese military to "act as aggressively as they did.”
He cited two incidents, i.e. a Chinese J-16 fighter jet carrying an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" over the South China Sea in May, and a Chinese warship engaging in an "unsafe maritime interaction" by crossing directly in front of an American vessel in Taiwan Strait.
Moscow said it welcomes efforts aimed at finding a “peaceful solution” to Ukraine war by any country.
The remarks by Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko came in response to Indonesia floating a peace plan that calls for an immediate cease-fire, and creation of a UN-monitored demilitarized zone.
After a seven-year hiatus, Iran is set to reopen its embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh and its consulate in Jeddah on Tuesday and Wednesday, as the two countries recently restored diplomatic ties.
The announcement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, who said the missions are already active in facilitating procedures for Iranian pilgrims, and now the offices will formally reopen.
NEWS IN BRIEF
- FBI’s former agent Robert Hanssen, convicted of spying for Russia, found dead in his prison cell, the US Bureau of Prisons said.
- Former Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin appointed as head of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT).
- Clashes resumed between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group in Khartoum.
- The US will host Armenia and Azerbaijan later this month for talks aimed at normalizing relations, the State Department announced. Earlier, Azerbaijan said a peace agreement with neighboring Armenia is "inevitable.”
- Poland condemned a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which said the country’s 2019 judicial reforms infringed on EU law.
- The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process condemned the killing of a Palestinian toddler by Israeli forces.
- The European Council blacklisted nine Russians in response to Russia's 25-year prison sentence against opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.
- Fossilized remains of a giant rhinoceros estimated to date back 28 million years found in Türkiye’s Black Sea region.
SPORTS
Turkish player Burak Yilmaz confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 37, ending his 22-year career.
Yilmaz played for Türkiye's 'Big Four' – Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Trabzonspor, and Galatasaray, and joined Lille in 2020, winning a French league title and a French Super Cup.
The experienced forward amassed 77 international caps to score 31 goals for Türkiye since his debut in April 2006.
Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud beat World No. 35 Nicolas Jarry in straight sets to move to the French Open quarterfinals.
Ruud, the 2022 runner-up, won the fourth-round match with sets of 7-6, 7-5 and 7-5 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Apple introduced its new Vision Pro headset, new models of devices and its latest operating system with a price tag of $3,499 during its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Once users put on the headset, they can use their eyes and hands to navigate through apps that appear before them, play video games with a controller, and do searches with their voices.
• Türkiye's annual inflation at 17-month low in May
Türkiye's annual inflation fell to 39.59% in May, the lowest level since December 2021.
The highest annual price change was seen in hotels, cafes and restaurants with 68.98%, while the lowest one was in clothing and footwear with 19.49%.
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