11:44

Reconstruction

Trump's Board of Peace holds logistics talks with giant DP World for Gaza reconstruction

Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” have held discussions with Dubai‑based logistics giant DP World over potential roles in managing supply chains and infrastructure projects in Gaza, Reuters reports, citing the Financial Times, which reported on Tuesday.

08:06

Middle East conflict

Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Iran is considering attending peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, following moves by Islamabad to end a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts as the end of a two-week ceasefire approaches

22:36

Middle East conflict

Iran accuses U.S. of breach, vows retaliation; Israel warns south Lebanon residents to avoid areas - Monday 20 April

Iran accuses the United States of breaching a ceasefire after a commercial ship was seized in the Gulf of Oman, vowing retaliation, as Israel warns south Lebanon residents to avoid restricted areas.

12:18

View from Iran

Iran vows response after U.S. Navy fires on cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned on Monday it would “soon respond” to what it described as “armed maritime piracy” after the U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, according to local media.

11:16

Middle East conflict

Middle East situation between Iran and U.S. is changing 'hour by hour' says analyst

Efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran continue as a fragile ceasefire risks collapsing after the U.S. seized a boat bound for Iran at the weekend and Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile Tehran has refused to attend a new round of peace talks in Pakistan.

09:27

Middle East conflict

'We are not afraid of war' - pro-government rally in Tehran as Iran rejects U.S. peace talks

Thousands of people gathered in Tehran on Sunday night to show support for the government, with many voicing strong distrust of the United States. Many said they were bracing for more hardship, but remained defiant.

08:00

Middle East Conflict

U.S.-Iran ceasefire at risk as Tehran threatens to 'retaliate' after American Navy seizes ship

Concerns grew on Monday (20 April) that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, due to expire on Tuesday, might not hold after Washington’s Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade of Iranian ports, with Tehran vowing to retaliate.   

13:45

Middle East Conflict

Ships attacked as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again - Middle East conflict on 18 April

Two Indian-flagged ships were shot at in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, India's Foreign Ministry said, as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, less than 24 hours after reopening the 167km long sea passage, which is essential for global trade. 

09:59

Oil sanctions

Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions exemption amid surging prices

The Trump administration extended a sanctions exemption on some Russian oil as prices continue to skyrocket in the wake of the U.S.- Israeli war against Iran on Friday (17 April).

08:50

Middle East tension

Uncertainty persists as Hormuz Strait partially reopens amid tensions

Global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of partial recovery after Iran announced it was open to commercial vessels during a limited ceasefire, though uncertainty remains over security conditions and compliance rules. 

23:49

Middle East conflict

Strait of Hormuz reopened, Iran and U.S. say - Middle East conflict on 17 April

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Supreme Leader in air strikes, triggering the Middle East conflict, at the end of February. A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, however, remains in force. 

12:21

Middle East conflict

Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.

09:03

Middle East conflict

Lebanese residents show caution to ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel

Despite celebrations and cheers in Beirut Thursday night, some people who are affected by the conflict in Lebanon are sceptical about the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by U.S. President Trump on Thursday (16 April).

08:43

Middle East conflict

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet U.S. over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday at midnight local time and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war could be nearing an end.

08:13

Middle East conflict

Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when Middle East conflict ends

France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday (17 April) of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.

21:28

U.S. politics

U.S. House blocks bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers in tight vote

The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly voted to block an effort to rein in Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran.

21:12

Opinion

Diplomacy as Ultimatum? From Islamabad to Hormuz reconsidered

The collapse of the Islamabad meeting now appears less definitive than initially reported. New information suggests what was widely framed as failure may instead have been a premature political interpretation of an ongoing negotiation process.

15:58

Middle East conflict

Can Iran charge ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran has raised the idea of charging ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing sharp attention due to the waterway’s vital role in global energy supply and the legal questions involved.

09:49

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16 April, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 16th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

23:48

Middle East conflict

More peace talks likely 'this week' as U.S. completes first day of Iran blockade - Wednesday 15 April

The U.S. and Iran could resume peace talks over the next couple of days, U.S. President Donald Trump has said. Talks between Israel and Lebanon were held in Washington yesterday. Fuel prices have dropped below $100 a barrel. U.S. blockade on Iranian ports completes first day.

08:41

Security

China calls U.S. claims of military pressure on Taiwan a 'distortion'

The United States' claims about China exerting military pressure on Taiwan are distorted, and demonstrate its "malicious intentions", a government spokesperson in Beijing said on Wednesday.

21:26

Explainer

TRIPP corridor: U.S.-backed project linking Azerbaijan and Armenia gains momentum

The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) has emerged as a landmark U.S.-backed connectivity project in the South Caucasus, linking Azerbaijan and Armenia through a proposed transit corridor seen as both an economic lifeline and a key test of long-term regional peace.

18:57

Greenland

Greenland appoints former premier as foreign minister amid U.S. pressure over island

Greenland’s prime minister has appointed his predecessor to oversee foreign affairs, as pressure from Washington intensifies over the Arctic island’s future.

16:51

Middle East conflict

Cautious progress as Iran and U.S. consider resuming Pakistan peace talks

There are cautious signs of progress towards peace, as negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran consider returning to Islamabad later this week to resume talks aimed at ending the Gulf conflict.