22:45

Türkiye, Iraq

Türkiye, Iraq reaffirm commitment to mutual sovereignty, cooperation, and counterterrorism

Türkiye and Iraq have once again emphasized the importance of each other's political unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.This commitment was reaffirmed in a joint statement following the conclusion of the fifth meeting of the High-Level Security Mechanism held on Sunday in Antalya, Turkey.

21:30

Somalia

Somalia launches national voter registration campaign

Somalia launched its national voter registration campaign on Sunday in the capital, Mogadishu, marking a significant milestone as the country prepares for its first direct elections in nearly six decades.

14:53

World News

Putin's investment envoy Dmitriev meets Trump’s special envoy Witkoff in St. Petersburg

Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, met with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday in St. Petersburg, according to the state-run TASS news agency.

11:57

Chinese oil storage

US targets Chinese oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctions

The Trump administration has imposed fresh sanctions targeting Iranian oil trading networks, including a crude oil storage terminal in China linked to an independent refinery, just days ahead of planned talks between the U.S. and Iran.

10:44

World News

China launches new communication technology test satellite

China successfully launched a new communication technology test satellite into space on Friday, state-run media reported.

09:35

Taiwan

Taiwan to be Among First to Hold Tariff Talks with US, President Says

Taiwan will be included in the first group of countries to hold talks with the United States regarding tariffs, President Lai Ching-te announced on Friday.

08:57

helicopter crash

Tourist helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson river, killing all six aboard

A tourist helicopter crashed into New York City's Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, including a Spanish family with three children and the pilot.

08:26

Banned organization

Hamas requests UK to lift its designation as ‘Banned organization’

Hamas has formally requested the UK Home Office to revoke its designation as a “banned organization” in the UK.

07:36

World News

Trump administration accelerates student visa cancellations

The Trump administration has significantly increased efforts to cancel the visas and residency permits of international students, with hundreds of student visas revoked in recent weeks, according to an analysis published by Inside Higher Ed.

14:57

US-Ukraine

US-Ukraine mineral deal talks to begin on Friday, deputy PM

Technical consultations between the U.S. and Ukraine regarding a potential minerals deal will begin in Washington on Friday, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna confirmed on Thursday.

12:24

Innovations & Technology

Meta whistleblower alleges company collaborated with China on censorship

A former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, testified before U.S. senators on Wednesday, alleging that the company compromised national security to build a lucrative business in China.

11:58

China

China says dialogue with US must be based on mutual respect

China's Commerce Ministry stated on Thursday that the country is open to dialogue with the United States, but such discussions must be conducted based on mutual respect and equality.

11:30

EU’s Von der Leyen

EU’s Von der Leyen welcomes Trump’s announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs, highlighting the importance of stability for trade and supply chains.

11:10

South Caucasus

Azerbaijan army positions fired upon from Tovuzgala direction

On April 9, at approximately 23:50, the Armenian armed forces fired upon Azerbaijan Army positions from their positions in the Musukand settlement of Tovuzgala district, using small arms, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.

11:00

US steel

Trump reaffirms opposition to sale of US steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his opposition to the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, reiterating his concerns over the deal during a recent press briefing.

09:49

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - April 10th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 10th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:12

US, South Korea

US, South Korea conduct joint naval salvage exercise off Changwon

The United States and South Korea have completed a joint naval exercise aimed at enhancing their shared capabilities in maritime salvage and rescue operations during both wartime and peacetime.

08:36

Papua

Rebels in Indonesia's Papua claim responsibility for killing 17 people

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region have claimed responsibility for killing more than 17 individuals since the weekend, accusing them of being soldiers disguised as gold miners. The insurgents also stated that they are holding two hostages.

08:16

US House

US House passes bill limiting district courts' authority to issue nationwide injunctions

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Rogue Rulings Act on Wednesday, which seeks to restrict district courts from issuing nationwide injunctions. The bill, authored by Rep. Darrell Issa, passed with a narrow 219-213 vote.

15:12

China

China censors tariff-related content on Social Media Amid trade tensions

China has begun censoring certain tariff-related content on social media platforms following the implementation of U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs, which include a massive 104% duty on Chinese goods.

13:25

hire consultants

Ukraine to hire consultants for guidance on US minerals deal

The Ukrainian government has allocated $2.7 million to hire consulting services to assist with a draft minerals deal with the United States, according to a government document dated April 8.

12:03

tariffs

Trump: US is collecting nearly $2 billion per day from tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the United States is generating nearly $2 billion per day from tariffs. Speaking at the White House, Trump highlighted the success of his administration’s tariff strategy, referring to it as part of "tailored deals" with various countries.

11:19

President

President of Azerbaijan: By making small steps we can start confidence-building measures

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev emphasized the importance of confidence-building measures in improving relations with Armenia, while acknowledging that immediate full integration or friendship between the two countries is unrealistic.

10:57

South Caucasus

Azerbaijani President: Armenian occupation prevented South Caucasus integration

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the Armenian occupation of Azerbaijan’s territory prevented the South Caucasus from developing into a more integrated region.