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Iran's military: Trump is 'delusional' as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal amid threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

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Middle East conflict

Iran's military: Trump is 'delusional' as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal amid threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned the country could be "taken out" if it did not meet his Tuesday night deadline to reach a deal.

UN Security Council fails to back resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz as China and Russia use vetoes

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Middle East Conflict

UN Security Council fails to back resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz as China and Russia use vetoes

The UN Security Council has failed to back a Bahraini resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia used their vetoes on Tuesday (7 April). The draft resolution called for coordinated "defensive measures" to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait.

President Trump’s Iran threat over Hormuz: Words vs reality

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Middle East conflict

President Trump’s Iran threat over Hormuz: Words vs reality

President Donald Trump warned Iran he would target power plants and bridges unless it reopened the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night - but what actually happened?

Europe seeks alternative security options after Trump's remarks on NATO, Spain says

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Middle East conflict

Europe seeks alternative security options after Trump's remarks on NATO, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security arrangements, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday.

South Korea turns to Kazakhstan as Hormuz tensions threaten oil supply routes

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View from Kazakhstan

South Korea turns to Kazakhstan as Hormuz tensions threaten oil supply routes

South Korea is seeking alternative oil supplies from Kazakhstan as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz expose its reliance on Middle Eastern energy routes.

Xi orders rapid expansion of China’s new energy system amid global oil shocks

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China Energy

Xi orders rapid expansion of China’s new energy system amid global oil shocks

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the accelerated development of a “new energy system” to safeguard national energy security, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to trigger severe global energy shocks.

South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

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Middle East conflict

South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

In an urgent response to escalating global energy instability, South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced on Tuesday that he will embark on a high-stakes diplomatic tour to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 7 April, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 7 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Oil prices surge again as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked ahead of Trump deadline

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Middle East conflict

Oil prices surge again as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked ahead of Trump deadline

Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as the world watched anxiously for a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway through which roughly a fifth of global oil passes.

From Greenland to Antarctica: Trump doctrine and new hemispheric pressure

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Greenland-Trump

From Greenland to Antarctica: Trump doctrine and new hemispheric pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to “buy” Greenland was initially presented as an eccentricity. It was not. Nor is the growing U.S. interest in strategic access points to Antarctica.

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 11 as Kyiv strikes Russian refinery

Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately targeting civilians.

Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. pause continues after Trump orders strike halt

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Middle East conflict

Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. pause continues after Trump orders strike halt

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its pause on strikes, but Tehran remains sceptical of U.S. intentions, a senior Iranian source told on Sunday.

Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

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Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, while vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz also remained subdued despite a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

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Ukraine peace talks

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

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Marvel Studios

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

Marvel Studios used its return to San Diego Comic-Con to reveal several major projects, including a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and the long-awaited Black Panther 3.

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