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World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina

Greece signs deal to buy anti-ship missiles from France

Greece and France signed a new arms deal on Monday for the purchase of anti-ship missiles, reinforcing their growing defense cooperation amid regional security concerns.

Algeria expels 12 French embassy officials amid diplomatic tensions

Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours in response to the arrest of three Algerian nationals in France, prompting sharp criticism from the French government.

Trump to meet El Salvador's president over deportation issues

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House today, amid growing controversy over the deportation of migrants to El Salvador’s notorious high-security prisons, where many detainees face allegations of gang affiliation and harsh c

Japan posts record decline in population

Japan’s population fell by a record 898,000 people in the past year, marking the largest annual decline in the country’s history and intensifying concerns over its rapidly aging society and shrinking birthrate.

China and Taiwan crack down on espionage amid rising regional tensions

China sentenced a former military industry worker to life imprisonment for espionage, while Taiwan detained a former assistant to the current head of its National Security Council in a separate spying case, according to media reports on Saturday.

Indonesia arrests judges who cleared palm oil companies of graft charges

Indonesian authorities have arrested three judges involved in the acquittal of major palm oil firms in a high-profile corruption case, deepening a growing scandal that has now implicated the chief judge of South Jakarta District Court and several legal officials.

Former Mauritius minister freed on bail amid fraud allegations

A court in Mauritius has granted bail to former Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy, who is facing fraud allegations over the suspected embezzlement of millions in public funds from a state-owned company set up to support pandemic-hit businesses.

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost economic ties amid looming US tariffs

South Korea and Vietnam agreed on Monday to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate joint efforts to mitigate the impact of looming U.S. tariffs, following a ministerial meeting in Hanoi.

Greek guerrilla group claims bombing in protest of train crash

Greek police are investigating a previously unknown urban guerrilla group after it claimed responsibility for a recent bomb blast at a railway operator, as well as an earlier attack in 2023.

Xi Jinping begins Vietnam visit amid rising U.S. trade tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi on Monday to begin a two-day state visit aimed at deepening strategic and economic relations with Vietnam, as both countries navigate mounting trade pressures from the United States.

Drone attack injures 8 people in Odesa, Ukrainian officials say

A Russian drone attack injured eight people in the Black Sea port city of Odesa late on Sunday (April 13), a Ukrainian regional official said.

France warns of retaliation over Algeria diplomatic row

France has warned it will take swift action if Algeria follows through on threats to expel 12 French diplomats, as tensions between the two countries resurface.

China imposes visa restrictions on US personnel over Tibet

China has imposed visa restrictions on select U.S. personnel in retaliation for Washington's sanctions over access to Tibet, escalating diplomatic friction over the sensitive region.

France: US-Iran nuclear talks must align with European security interests

France’s Foreign Minister has said that any future nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran must reflect and protect the security concerns of Europe.

Russia's attacks spark petrol station fire, injure several in Ukraine, officials say

A series of overnight Russian strikes across southeastern Ukraine ignited fires, injured civilians, and damaged homes, marking another escalation in the conflict just a day after the year’s deadliest missile attack in Sumy.

South Korea sees Trump starting tariff talks with Seoul, Japan, India, Yonhap says

South Korea’s acting President Han Duck-soo announced Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled the immediate start of tariff negotiations with Seoul, Tokyo, and New Delhi, marking a swift shift in trade diplomacy, according to Yonhap News Agency.

China's Xi calls for stronger trade ties with Vietnam amid US tariff tensions

As trade tensions with the United States escalate, Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a pivotal Southeast Asia tour, beginning in Vietnam, where he called for deeper economic cooperation to safeguard regional supply chains and bolster strategic ties.

AnewZ Morning Brief - April 14th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Russian defence ministry reports overnight drone interceptions

A series of drone attacks targeting multiple regions in western Russia were intercepted overnight, according to official reports shared by the country’s defence ministry.