Ukrainian ministers have arrived in Paris for talks with U.S. and European allies focused on strengthening regional security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
China and Malaysia pledged to uphold peace in the South China Sea, resolve disputes peacefully, and deepen global cooperation, following Xi Jinping’s state visit. Both nations also reaffirmed support for multilateralism and international law.
Two of President Donald Trump's top national security aides plan to hold talks in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday as the United States and Europe search for common ground on ending the Ukraine war and averting an Iran conflict.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 17th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ukraine and the United States have made significant strides toward finalizing a bilateral minerals agreement, with a memorandum expected to be signed soon, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. The deal is seen as a key part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s broader strategy to end the war and recou
Beijing warned it would ignore U.S. tariff provocations, accusing Washington of manipulating trade figures, as tensions between the world’s two largest economies continue to escalate.
U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a proposed Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year, opting instead to pursue direct negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday escalated its standoff with Harvard University, threatening to revoke the school’s ability to enrol foreign students unless it complies with demands from the Trump administration.
In a country where hockey is sacred, Canadian politics has skated out of the way.
A Pentagon investigation into leaked classified information has widened to include two additional aides to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his deputy, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
