21:30
US-Iran nuclear talks

Russia offers to assist in US-Iran nuclear talks, says Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov extended Moscow’s support for the ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, offering to mediate or assist in any way that would be beneficial to Tehran and acceptable to Washington.

20:30
Japan

Japan denies currency manipulation amid growing U.S. pressure on yen

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato strongly denied accusations that Japan manipulates its currency to weaken the yen, ahead of a highly anticipated meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent next week. Kato addressed the issue in the Japanese parliament on Friday, reaffirming that Jap

20:00
Shared vision

Meloni, Trump, Vance bond over shared vision

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni met with Donald Trump and JD Vance in Washington, using charm, shared views, and her native Italian to strengthen ties. She later hosted Vance in Rome, praised U.S.-Italy relations, and invited Trump to visit Europe.

19:00
Citizenship case

Supreme Court to hear Trump birthright citizenship case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hold a May 15th hearing on Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, an executive move blocked by lower courts and now facing constitutional scrutiny under the 14th Amendment.

18:00
Ukraine-Russia

JD Vance sees progress in efforts to end Ukraine conflict

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ending the Russia-Ukraine war during a meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister, citing recent peace talk developments, though the U.S. warned efforts may end without signs of concrete progress.

16:30
Nuclear Deals

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has signaled that a nuclear agreement with the United States remains within reach, provided Washington adopts a realistic and constructive approach ahead of the second round of negotiations with the Trump administration.

14:15
Drone attack

One killed in drone strike on Sumy bakery days before Easter

A drone strike hit a bakery in Ukraine's Sumy city early Friday, killing one person. The bakery was preparing traditional Easter cakes as Christian communities marked Good Friday. Officials condemned the attack as targeting civilians and culture.

10:00
AnewZ Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - April 18th

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

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