U.S. President Donald Trump says it was "too expensive" for Witkoff and Kushner to go to Islamabad as Iran says they are waiting to see if America is "truly serious about diplomacy". Israel's armed forces has launched a missle attack into Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into north Israel.
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Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, is due to visit Pakistan again before flying to Moscow, Russia. It comes as the U.S. pulled out of a second round of peace talks.
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 the event.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, says the regime won't negotiate under pressure or threats and urges U.S. President Trump to lift the blockade on seaports in Iran.
Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to residents of seven towns north of the Litani River, saying it would act forcefully against Hezbollah over ceasefire violations.
Sirens sounded across northern Israel after Hezbollah launched three unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli troops inside Lebanon and in northern Israel were a “legitimate response” to what it described as Israeli violations of a ceasefire, according to Reuters.
Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most municipal races, election officials said on Sunday.
According to U.S. media, Cole Tomas Allen, aged 31, carried guns and knives while he attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Read more about him here.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war with Iran will “come to an end very soon” and that the United States will be “victorious,” in comments aired on Fox News. Speaking on The Sunday Briefing, Trump said Iran could reach out to Washington if it wants to negotiate an end to the conflict.
“If Iran wants to talk, they can call us,” Trump said, adding that any discussions would take place by phone. He said some of the Iranian figures the U.S. is dealing with are “very reasonable,” while others are not, and added that he hopes Iran will “be smart.”
Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli troops inside Lebanon and in northern Israel were a “legitimate response” to what it described as Israeli violations of a ceasefire, according to Reuters. The group warned that further violations would be met with resistance and said it would not wait for or rely on what it called “failed diplomacy.”
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said the “40‑day war imposed on Iran” showed that the U.S. military presence in the region fuels insecurity and division, during talks with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, according to a statement published on his official Telegram account, Anadolu reports. Araghchi said regional countries should pursue a constructive and responsible approach independent of U.S. intervention.
He also praised Oman for supporting dialogue and regional stability amid current tensions. The meeting covered security arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as broader security issues in the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea, and ways to boost regional economic cooperation.
Sirens sounded across northern Israel after Hezbollah launched three unmanned aerial vehicles from Lebanon, the Israeli military said. The army said alerts were triggered in the western Galilee but claimed all three drones were shot down before entering Israeli airspace.
The incident came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered intensified strikes on Lebanon late on Tuesday, prompting air raids on several southern Lebanese towns. The flare‑up follows weeks of heavy Israeli attacks that have displaced more than 1.16 million people, despite a 10‑day ceasefire that began on April 17 and was later extended by three weeks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to residents of seven towns north of the Litani River, saying it would act forcefully against Hezbollah over ceasefire violations.
Internet observatory website NetBlocks says over 1368 hours of blackout have affected the majority of Iranian citizens.
⏰ The internet blackout in #Iran is now on its 58th consecutive day, continuing in its ninth week past the 1368 hour mark.
The ongoing measure remains in effect, impeding independent reporting and documentation nationwide pic.twitter.com/FuupwUxzmJ — NetBlocks (@netblocks) April 26, 2026
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's President, says the regime won't negotiate under pressure or threats and urges U.S. President Trump to lift the blockade on seaports in Iran.
Speaking to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pezeshkian said “Our clear recommendation to the United States is that, in order to create the conditions for resolving issues, it must first remove operational obstacles, including the blockade".
The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody and will appear in court tomorrow. It is not known about the motive.
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"We expect energy prices to remain high in the coming quarters, even after the normalisation of flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It will fuel inflationary pressure in Egypt", said Pascal Devaux of BNP Paribas.
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be 4.6% in the year to June, 4.6% next year and 5.5% in 2027/28, according to the economists.
"In this context, we expect a slowdown in activity in Egypt, but not a sharp drop", he continued.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that he discussed regional developments in separate phone calls with his Egyptian and Turkish counterparts.
Araghchi said he briefed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on developments related to the ceasefire and the latest diplomatic efforts to end the war. In a separate call, he discussed the US-Iran ceasefire with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, is due to visit Pakistan again before flying to Moscow, Russia. It comes as the U.S. pulled out of a second round of peace talks.
Araghchi has posted on the social media platform X that the "purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments".
The Caspian Sea is being looked at as a source of reliable energy for Europe as a result of the conflict in Iran, Alberto Cunha says.
"The Southern Gas Corridor and the broader Middle Corridor connect Europe to Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Caspian Sea. Rather than peripheral projects, these must increasingly be viewed as key assets in a rebalanced European energy architecture."
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Trump is "safe" and delivered a press conference in the White House after being evacuated from the Hilton Washington hotel. He says the incident "won't deter" him from winning the Iran War.
A 31-year-old has been apprehended by FBI agents after attempting to storm the annual event in Washington DC and firing one shot before getting to the doors of the event, police say.
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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will attend a video conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (12 June) to discuss global economic imbalances, marking a rare high-level engagement between China and G7 nations ahead of next week's summit in France.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, has met Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, in Islamabad to discuss the China-facilitated Urumqi Process and regional security concerns.
The United States has warned Oman against supporting any effort to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington would penalise any parties involved in facilitating such a system.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and the country's ties with the European Union over immigration concerns.
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that a draft memorandum with the U.S. covers issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. waivers on oil sanctions, with further negotiations expected within 60 days of an initial agreement.
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