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live Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled as Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin - Monday 27 April

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Moscow for talks.

Trump urges Iran to 'pick up the phone' for talks as Iran visits Pakistan, Oman and Russia for further discussions

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Middle East conflict

Trump urges Iran to 'pick up the phone' for talks as Iran visits Pakistan, Oman and Russia for further discussions

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran can contact the United States directly if it wishes to negotiate an end to the conflict between the two countries, now in its second month.

Oil climbs nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall

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Oil price

Oil climbs nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.

Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack ‘pretty sick guy’ as suspect's relatives had raised previous concerns

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Security

Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack ‘pretty sick guy’ as suspect's relatives had raised previous concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the man accused of attempting an attack at a high-profile Washington gala at the weekend as a “pretty sick guy”, saying relatives had previously alerted authorities to his behaviour.

King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting

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Security

King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting

King Charles' state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials.

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More than 1,300 glaciers lost in Tajikistan, raising Central Asia water concerns

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View from Tajikistan

More than 1,300 glaciers lost in Tajikistan, raising Central Asia water concerns

More than 1,300 glaciers have disappeared in Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon has said, warning of growing strain on water resources across Central Asia.

Rail shipment passes through Azerbaijan en route to Georgia and Armenia

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South Caucasus

Rail shipment passes through Azerbaijan en route to Georgia and Armenia

An additional consignment of Russian wheat has been dispatched to Armenia via Azerbaijan transit routes on 24 April, continuing a series of deliveries using regional rail corridors.

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France–Armenia

France–Armenia strategic partnership: Macron visit to boost defence, technology and economic ties

France and Armenia are set to strengthen cooperation in defence, technology and the economy during a state visit by President Emmanuel Macron, Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister has confirmed.

Türkiye dispatches medical aid to Iran amid ongoing humanitarian efforts

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Humanitarian aid

Türkiye dispatches medical aid to Iran amid ongoing humanitarian efforts

Türkiye sent six trucks carrying critical medical supplies to Iran on Thursday, reinforcing humanitarian assistance amid challenging cross-border conditions.

Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled as Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin - Monday 27 April

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live Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled as Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin - Monday 27 April

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it want...

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

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Signed cinema

Disney+ debuts animated songs in American Sign Language for Deaf History Month

Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Lan...

Top U.S. diplomat urges Taiwan parliament to pass $40bn defence budget

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Security Standoff

Top U.S. diplomat urges Taiwan parliament to pass $40bn defence budget

The top U.S. diplomat in Taiwan on Monday urged the island’s opposition-controlled parliament to approve President Lai Ching-te’s propo...

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as warnings issued beyond buffer zone

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Middle East conflict

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as warnings issued beyond buffer zone

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 14 people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry, as tensions continue desp...

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news st...

Central Asia food shortages deepen as climate and water pressures intensify

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View from Kazakhstan

Central Asia food shortages deepen as climate and water pressures intensify

Around 14% of Central Asia’s population - about 12 million people - are facing food shortages, according to the United Nations. The issue was a central focus at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana.

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World News

U.S. President Trump is 'safe' after 'lone wolf' shooting at annual White House dinner

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Security

U.S. President Trump is 'safe' after 'lone wolf' shooting at annual White House dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner by Secret Service agents after a 31 year old suspect attempted to storm event.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 27th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Mali attacks: Militants strike Bamako and regional towns as Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in Kati

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Mali violence

Mali attacks: Militants strike Bamako and regional towns as Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in Kati

Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (25 April), in an assault apparently involving jihadist and Tuareg-led groups.

Argentina urges Falklands talks after Pentagon email signals possible U.S. policy shift

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Falklands dispute

Argentina urges Falklands talks after Pentagon email signals possible U.S. policy shift

Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.

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U.S. accuses China’s DeepSeek of AI intellectual property theft

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Tech Tensions

U.S. accuses China’s DeepSeek of AI intellectual property theft

The United States has issued an international warning accusing Chinese firms, including AI start-up DeepSeek, of allegedly stealing intellectual property from American artificial intelligence labs.

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

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Technology

Meta to cut 10% of workforce in first round of layoffs as AI investment drives major restructuring

Meta Platforms will cut about 10% of its global workforce from 20 May, marking the start of a wider restructuring as the company increases spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and plans further layoffs later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

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Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years

Tim Cook, the tech boss who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company in its post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down after 15 years in the top job. John Ternus, an Apple veteran of 25 years, who is currently the U.S. company’s Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will take over from September.

Chinese automakers take aim at Europe's premium brands at Beijing car show

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Business

Chinese automakers take aim at Europe's premium brands at Beijing car show

China's domestic automakers have a message for the boardrooms of premium German brands such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW: We are coming for your customers, and we are armed with superior technology at a fraction of the cost.

Netflix shares slide as co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as chairman

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Netflix shares slump

Netflix shares slide as co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as chairman

Netflix shares fell sharply on Friday after the streaming group issued a weaker-than-expected outlook and said chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings will step down from the board.

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Eurovision

Slovenia joins Eurovision boycott as broadcasters protest Israel’s participation

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

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Hollywood Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders back Paramount merger, creating Hollywood mega studio

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of the media group, advancing a deal valued at roughly $110 billion including debt in a move that could reshape Hollywood and the global entertainment industry.

Netherlands hands ancient Coțofenești helmet back to Romania

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Artefacts

Netherlands hands ancient Coțofenești helmet back to Romania

The 2,500-year-old Golden Helmet of Coțofenești and two ancient gold bracelets have been returned to Romanian authorities after being stolen from a Dutch museum in January last year.

K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk faces arrest over HYBE stock allegations

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South Korea

K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk faces arrest over HYBE stock allegations

The architect of the modern K-pop boom, Bang Si-hyuk, is facing arrest by South Korean police over claims he illegally gained millions in an investor fraud scheme.

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