Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing - June 24, 2022

By Dilara Hamit

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

A "control center" will be established for a grain corridor if Russian and Ukrainian sides reach an agreement in a meeting to be held in Istanbul soon, Türkiye’s foreign minister said Thursday.

An Iranian court ordered the United States to pay $4.3 billion in compensation for the killing of some of the country’s nuclear scientists.

Despite Türkiye's repeated calls on Sweden to cut its links with terror groups, Stockholm continues to abet PKK/YPG terrorists, as the country's state-run broadcaster recently posted an interview with a terrorist ringleader.

Moscow will persistently continue its efforts on the restoration of the Iran nuclear deal, said Russia's foreign minister.

A "peace plan on Ukraine" is possible if Kyiv meets all of Russia's conditions, the Kremlin said.

Türkiye and Israel have begun efforts to restore their mutual diplomatic representation to the level of ambassadors, the Turkish foreign minister announced.

The UK will offer £160 million for hydropower in Africa to help economies on the continent, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

The British government on Thursday branded ongoing rail strikes in the country “unnecessary” and a “terrible idea.”

UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov said that dialogue with the Taliban authorities is key in the conflict-hit nation as the situation regarding human rights and the economy remains precarious.

European leaders granted candidate status to Ukraine, a historic move that paves the way for the war-ravaged country’s EU membership.

The US is sending an additional $450 million in security assistance to Ukraine in what Washington said will help Kyiv defend its democracy in the face of Russia's war.