21:03

Middle East Crisis

live 'A whole civilisation will die tonight,' Trump warns as U.S. deadline for deal approaches - Tuesday, 7 April

U.S. President Donald Trump warned "a whole civilisation will die tonight," in a social media post on Tuesday, as his midnight deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz approached. Meanwhile, reports in Iranian media said railways and power lines were hit in several provinces by the U.S. 

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.

20:21

Middle East Conflict

UN Security Council fails to back resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz as China and Russia use vetoes

The UN Security Council has failed to back a Bahraini resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia used their vetoes on Tuesday (7 April). The draft resolution called for coordinated "defensive measures" to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait.

19:20

View from China

China launches vast solar power project in Xizang to boost renewable energy capacity

Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a greener future.

18:14

Trade

Georgia–Azerbaijan trade shows promise despite differing figures, says business leader

Trade between Georgia and Azerbaijan is on the rise, but business leaders say the current figures fall short of what the two neighbours could achieve together.

17:49

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan deepens health and trade ties with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

Afghanistan has moved to deepen health and trade cooperation with Uzbekistan, while also holding separate talks with Kyrgyz and Uzbek diplomats on regional ties, transit and future joint steps.

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.

16:55

Music

Kanye West blocked from entering UK by British government after Wireless Festival booking backlash

Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK by the British government, following a backlash over his planned headline performance at London's Wireless Festival in July. It comes after the festival attacted criticism for booking the U.S. rapper, who had previously made antisemitic remarks. 

15:26

Diplomacy

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for 'peace' talks in first trip in more than a decade

Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China for “peace” talks on Tuesday (7 April). Her visit to the country is the first by a leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), currently Taiwan’s largest opposition party, in more than a decade.

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.

15:11

View from Kazakhstan

South Korea turns to Kazakhstan as Hormuz tensions threaten oil supply routes

South Korea is seeking alternative oil supplies from Kazakhstan as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz expose its reliance on Middle Eastern energy routes.

13:19

France

Train driver killed as high-speed train hits army lorry in northern France

A train driver has died and several passengers have been injured after a high-speed train collided with an army lorry carrying military equipment at a level crossing in northern France on Tuesday morning (7 April), the local prefecture and railway operators said in separate statements. 

12:35

China Energy

Xi orders rapid expansion of China’s new energy system amid global oil shocks

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the accelerated development of a “new energy system” to safeguard national energy security, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to trigger severe global energy shocks.

11:27

Middle East conflict

South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman and Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies

In an urgent response to escalating global energy instability, South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik announced on Tuesday that he will embark on a high-stakes diplomatic tour to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.

10:40

Diplomacy

South Korea: North Korea’s response to drone apology marks step forward in tense relations

South Korea has welcomed a rare conciliatory response from North Korea, calling it a “meaningful step” towards easing military tensions on the Korean peninsula.

10:11

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 7 April, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 7 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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. 

08:53

Greenland-Trump

From Greenland to Antarctica: Trump doctrine and new hemispheric pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to “buy” Greenland was initially presented as an eccentricity. It was not. Nor is the growing U.S. interest in strategic access points to Antarctica. 

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.

08:11

Middle East conflict

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday (April 7) on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorising force, diplomats said.

08:02

Space

Orion spacecraft captures first photo from the far side of the moon as Artemis II mission continues

The four astronauts aboard Artemis II briefly lost contact with Earth while flying behind the Moon, then regained it during a dramatic lunar far-side flyby.

07:31

Politics

Vance's visit sends signal of U.S. support for Hungary's Orbán as election nears

U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Hungary days before the 12 April parliamentary election has underscored Washington’s open support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at a critical point in his political career.

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.

23:01

Middle East Conflict

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come- Monday, 6 April

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.