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Trump Tax

House budget committee passes key Trump tax and immigration bill despite conservative opposition

The House Budget Committee passed a key tax and immigration bill late Sunday, overcoming opposition from fiscal conservatives. The bill, central to President Trump’s agenda, now moves to the full House, where GOP leaders face challenges balancing demands from both hard-liners and moderates.

Families find a new danger in Sudan's battered capital, unexploded shells

17:22

World News

Families find a new danger in Sudan's battered capital, unexploded shells

As thousands of residents return to war-scarred neighborhoods in Khartoum, they are encountering a deadly new threat — unexploded munitions littering homes, schools, and streets — a grim legacy of Sudan’s ongoing civil war that de-mining teams say they are woefully under-resourced to address.

Vance and Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV as U.S. seeks reset in Vatican relations amid Ukraine war

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Vatican News

Vance and Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV as U.S. seeks reset in Vatican relations amid Ukraine war

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday, signaling a potential reset in relations between the Trump administration and the Holy See, with a renewed focus on global peacemaking.

13:31

Putin-Trump

Putin-Trump call scheduled for today amid Istanbul talks fallout

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to hold a phone conversation today at 17:00 Moscow time, with the discussion expected to reflect the outcomes of recent negotiations held in Istanbul.

11:43

Nuclear Talks

Iran says nuclear talks will fail if US pushes for zero enrichment

Nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. hit a deadlock as Tehran rejects demands to stop uranium enrichment, insisting its program is peaceful. The U.S. says any deal must prevent nuclear weapons development.

11:40

Royal Windsor Horse Show

Azerbaijan shines at Royal Windsor Horse Show in the UK

Azerbaijan delivered a vibrant display of culture, sport, and tradition at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show, held in honour of the British royal family. The prestigious event once again served as a platform for international equestrian excellence and diplomatic representation.

Polish centrist Trzaskowski slightly ahead in presidential vote, exit poll shows

23:43

Poland Elections

Polish centrist Trzaskowski slightly ahead in presidential vote, exit poll shows

Centrist candidate Rafal Trzaskowski led the first round of Poland’s presidential election on Sunday, edging ahead of nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki and setting up a high-stakes runoff that will determine whether Poland stays on a pro-European course or shifts toward a more nationalist path

Romanian centrist Dan on course to win presidency in shock turnaround

23:28

Romania Elections

Romanian centrist Dan on course to win presidency in shock turnaround

Centrist mayor Nicușor Dan appeared poised to win Romania’s presidency on Sunday, defeating far-right, Trump-aligned rival George Simion in a closely watched election that could shape the country’s future within the EU and NATO.

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo, says ready for talks in any format to get results

22:00

Ukraine-Russia War

Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo, says ready for talks in any format to get results

Following Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pontiff, thanking the Holy See for offering to host direct Ukraine–Russia talks and affirming Kyiv’s readiness for any format that could end the war.

U.S. vice president meets EU Commission chief, hopes to move forward trade talks

21:00

Talks in U.S.

U.S. vice president meets EU Commission chief, hopes to move forward trade talks

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Sunday to launch long-term EU–U.S. trade talks, with both sides having already exchanged negotiating papers to tackle their tariff differences.

Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea

20:00

Russia-Estonia

Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea

On Sunday, Russian authorities detained a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged oil tanker after it departed Estonia’s Sillamäe port and entered Russian territorial waters, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said.

18:45

Formula One

Max Verstappen wins the Emilia-Romagna Formula One Grand Prix for Red Bull

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix victory at Imola, sweeping past Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and holding off a late charge from Lando Norris. The win—his fifth of the season—extended his Imola dominance as Norris and Charles Leclerc completed the podium.

Telegram founder says he rejects request to 'silence' conservative voices in Romania

18:40

Telegram News

Telegram founder says he rejects request to 'silence' conservative voices in Romania

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Sunday he refused an unnamed Western European government’s request to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of its presidential run-off, affirming that Telegram will not block political channels or curb users’ freedoms.

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile on Sunday, Kyiv says

17:36

Ukraine-Russia War

Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile on Sunday, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s military intelligence service warns that Russia will conduct a “training and combat” launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Sverdlovsk late Sunday in a show of force aimed at intimidating Ukraine and the West.

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says

16:44

Ukraine-Russia War

Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Sunday he and the leaders of Britain, France and Poland will brief President Trump before his Monday call with Putin, following talks with Secretary Rubio and President Zelenskyy at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration.

12:28

World News

AnewZ Morning Brief - May 18th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 18th , covering the latest developments you need to know.

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Türkiye

21:13

Ukraine-Russia War

Trump to speak to Russian, Ukrainian leaders on Monday after talks in Türkiye

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, following direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, where new demands were made before agreeing to a ceasefire.

Zelenskyy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says

18:28

World News

Zelenskyy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, joined by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Israel launches large‐scale operation to capture and secure key areas of Gaza

17:37

Conflict Update

Israel launches large‐scale operation to capture and secure key areas of Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces launched Operation Gideon’s Chariots on Saturday, intensifying airstrikes and deploying troops in Gaza to defeat Hamas and free hostages amid mounting civilian casualty concerns.

15:47

Poland-Czech Republic

Poland, Czech Republic resume border dispute talks

Poland will restart negotiations with the Czech Republic over a decades-old 400-hectare border dispute, raising questions about the EU’s sovereignty-focused, bilateral approach and its relevance for talks like those between Azerbaijan and Armenia.