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Netanyahu set to visit White House to talk tariffs

Spaniards protest housing crisis

Thousands march across Spain demanding affordable housing amid soaring rents and dwindling supply.

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he would consider offering tariff relief to China if Beijing approves a deal for the sale of TikTok, the short video app owned by ByteDance.

India, African nations to launch 1st naval drill off Tanzania

India and 10 African countries will hold their inaugural joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean in mid-April, marking a significant step in military cooperation aimed at boosting maritime security and countering China’s growing influence in the region.

Iran’s president dismisses his deputy for ‘leisure trip’ to Antarctica -

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs, Shahram Dabiri, following controversy over Dabiri’s recent trip to Antarctica during the Persian New Year holidays.

US oil service firms set for hit from Trump tariffs, tumbling oil prices

U.S. oilfield service firms are facing significant challenges following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement, which is disrupting supply chains and contributing to a decline in oil prices.

UK's Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over tariffs, The Times says

Jaguar Land Rover will suspend shipments of its UK-made vehicles to the United States for a month as it evaluates ways to address the impact of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars, according to a report in The Times.

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year

A jury trial in the lawsuit filed by billionaire Elon Musk against OpenAI will begin in spring 2026, as determined by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Friday.

Aircraft supplier Howmet may halt orders if hit by Trump tariffs, letter says

Howmet Aerospace, a critical supplier of parts for aircraft built by Airbus and Boeing, has warned it may halt some shipments if impacted by the new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg news reports

Meta Platforms is set to invest nearly $1 billion in a new data center project in central Wisconsin as part of its broader push into artificial intelligence technology, according to a Bloomberg News report released on Friday.

Cost of US military offensive against Houthis nears $1 billion with limited impact

The cost of the U.S. military’s offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen has reached nearly $1 billion in just under three weeks, but the campaign has had limited success in crippling the group’s capabilities, sources briefed on the operation told CNN.

Buying foreign? that’ll now cost Americans a lot more

The United States has introduced a new 10% tax on nearly all imported goods, a move that went into effect Saturday and is causing significant concern among American businesses, consumers, and global trading partners.

Nissan mulls shifting some domestic production to US, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor Co. is reportedly considering a production shift that would see some U.S.-bound vehicles manufactured domestically in the United States as early as this summer, according to a Nikkei report on Saturday.

Incoming Greenland PM rejects annexation talk as unacceptable

Greenland's incoming prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has dismissed any discussion of annexing the semi-autonomous territory as "unacceptable."

Türkiye aims to avoid conflict with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

Türkiye's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, stated on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels that Ankara seeks to prevent any direct confrontation with Israel in Syria.

Syria backs UN resolution to probe human rights abuses

Syria has welcomed a United Nations resolution aimed at investigating human rights abuses and improving the country’s record following 13 years of brutal civil conflict under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Judge orders return of wrongly deported Maryland man to U.S. from El Salvador

A U.S. district judge has ruled that the Trump administration must return Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Salvadoran migrant legally residing in Maryland with a work permit—back to the United States within three days.

Myanmar quake death toll climbs to 3,354 as junta leader returns from summit

The death toll from Myanmar’s devastating earthquake has risen to 3,354, with 4,850 injured and 220 missing, according to state media. The grim figures emerge as the country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the quake amid a prolonged civil conflict.

US begins collecting new tariffs amid major shifts in global trade norms

.S. customs agents have started collecting President Donald Trump’s new unilateral 10% tariff on imports from many countries, marking a dramatic departure from the post–World War II system of mutually agreed tariff rates.

AnewZ Morning Brief - April 5th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 5th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Los Angeles County agrees to $4 billion abuse settlement

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of sexual abuse claims from foster care and juvenile detention facilities, in what could become the largest deal of its kind.

Bolivia’s Cochabamba hit by waste crisis as landfill protest grows

Thousands of tons of waste have filled Cochabamba as residents block access to a landfill, protesting health risks and worsening sanitation.

Markets tumble as China hits back at U.S. tariffs

Global markets plunged after China retaliated against U.S. tariffs, deepening fears of a drawn-out trade war and economic fallout.

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as offensive expands

Israel has intensified its ground offensive in northern Gaza, targeting Shejaiya and aiming to carve out broader security zones amid ongoing efforts to pressure Hamas.