16:40

Middle East Conflict

live Islamabad peace talks begin today as disputes persist over ceasefire terms and the Strait of Hormuz - Friday 10 April

Pakistan‑brokered talks between the U.S., Israel and Iran get underway today as disagreements continue over the two‑week ceasefire, including Israel‑Hezbollah conflict and Iran’s handling of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump warned the terms were being misapplied.

13:09

Middle East conflict

Fragile hopes as Islamabad hosts U.S.-Iran talks amid rising regional tensions

As Islamabad prepares to host crucial talks between the U.S. and Iran this Sunday, hopes for a sustained peace remain fragile, with fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon casting doubt over already delicate negotiations.

11:41

Explainer

Fragile ceasefire strains U.S., Iran and Israel talks in Pakistan

The U.S. and Iran are meeting in Pakistan under a fragile ceasefire but remain deeply divided over Tehran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and regional security. With fighting in Lebanon escalating, the talks face mounting pressure.

09:48

U.S. politics

Republicans block Democrat's move to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

U.S. President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives have blocked an attempt led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to restrict presidential war powers over military action involving Iran.

08:31

Middle East conflict

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons

Donald Trump has warned that countries providing military weapons to Iran could face sweeping new tariffs, in a move that risks escalating economic tensions despite a recent ceasefire.

00:00

Middle East conflict

Netanyahu instructs cabinet to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible' - Thursday 9 April

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the disarming of Hezbollah.

10:32

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 9 April, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 9 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:18

Middle East Conflict

Trump criticises NATO over Iran in meeting with Rutte

U.S. President Donald Trump vented his frustration with NATO during a private meeting with its secretary-general, Mark Rutte, on Wednesday as relations in the military alliance reached a crisis point over the Iran war.

08:40

Middle East conflict

Trump: U.S. military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with ceasefire deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday its military ships and aircraft will remain around Iran and threatened that the U.S. will start "shooting" again unless Tehran fully complies with the deal reached with Washington.

08:20

Middle East conflict

Iran: Peace talks would be 'unreasonable' following Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which suggested it would be "unreasonable" to proceed with talks to forge a permanent peace deal with the United States.

18:22

China and Russia

China and Russia veto UN plan to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz

China and Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday aimed at coordinating defensive efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving no agreed international framework for securing the vital route.

17:57

Social Media ban

How do social media rules for under-16s vary around the world?

Just one week after a similar move by Australia, Greece announced that it will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.

16:02

Middle East conflict

Trump agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

15:40

Iran War

Oil tankers stranded in Strait of Hormuz despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas tankers remained stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday (8 April), as shipping firms sought clarity on vessel passage despite a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

20:38

Middle East conflict

Iran's military: Trump is 'delusional' as Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal amid threats ahead of Hormuz deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned the country could be "taken out" if it did not meet his Tuesday night deadline to reach a deal.

19:54

Middle East conflict

President Trump’s Iran threat over Hormuz: Words vs reality

President Donald Trump warned Iran he would target power plants and bridges unless it reopened the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday night - but what actually happened?

17:29

Hungary Election

Vance praises Orbán and criticises EU as Hungary election nears

U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance began a visit to Budapest on Tuesday by praising Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces a closely contested parliamentary election on Sunday.

15:15

Middle East conflict

Europe seeks alternative security options after Trump's remarks on NATO, Spain says

Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security arrangements, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Tuesday.

10:11

Middle East conflict

Oil prices surge again as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked ahead of Trump deadline

Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as the world watched anxiously for a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway through which roughly a fifth of global oil passes. 

08:52

Israel-Gaza

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school, as fragile ceasefire falters

At least 10 people have died and several others were wounded after an Israeli airstrike on a neighbourhood outside a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday (7 April), according to health officials.

23:06

Middle East Conflict

Trump threatens severe action if Iran does not agree to ceasefire deal

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran it could face devastating strikes within hours unless it agrees to a ceasefire by Tuesday night, escalating tensions with Tehran.

21:52

View from Iran

Iran warns U.S. threats to civilian infrastructure risk dragging region into ‘endless war’

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to attack civilian infrastructure risks dragging the region into an “endless war,” calling for immediate action by the world body.

19:30

Middle East Conflict

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump warns war could end ‘very quickly’

Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, insisting any agreement must deliver a permanent end to the war, according to state media on Monday.

09:06

Middle East conflict

Oil prices rise sharply as conflict in Middle East and threats over Hormuz continue to disrupt supply

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as fears deepened over potential supply shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, unsettling global energy markets and the row over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns for consumers and businesses alike.