20:47

Middle East Conflict

live Iran's state media report Tehran rejects ceasefire deal, wants 'permanent end to the conflict' - Monday, 6 April

Iran and the U.S. received a Pakistan-led ceasefire proposal, which Tehran has rejected, according to state media. The offer comes amid heightened tensions after Trump’s Hormuz threat and an Iranian missile strike on Israel killing two people on Sunday. The U.S. has yet to react to the proposal.

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.

17:59

Solar power project

Russia and Tajikistan plan 500MW solar projects to ease winter energy shortages

Russia and Tajikistan are discussing the construction of large-scale solar power plants with a total capacity of up to 500 megawatts. The initiative builds on a memorandum signed in 2025, with both sides now working on implementation details and potential locations for the facilities.

16:29

Greece

Greek PM urges swift EU action on MPs in farm fraud probe

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged EU prosecutors to speed up their probe into politicians from his party who are under investigation for fraud. The EU has asked to investigate 11 conservative MPs who are currently protected by parliamentary immunity.

15:18

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan invites Turkish firms to invest in oil, gas and minerals after Kabul talks

Afghanistan’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Hedayatullah Badri, has invited Turkish companies to invest in the country’s oil, gas and mining sectors following talks in Kabul with Türkiye’s Chargé d’Affaires, Sadin Ayyıldız.

14:59

Middle East conflict

Lebanese president urges global intervention to halt Israel-Lebanon war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the world on Sunday to step in and help halt the ongoing war between Israel and Lebanon, warning that diplomacy is the only way to end the conflict and ease civilian suffering.

14:00

EU lawmakers' visit

China issues e-commerce guidance after EU lawmakers' visit

In a move highlighting growing friction between global trade and digital retail, China on Monday issued new guidance for its rapidly expanding e-commerce sector.

13:22

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.

13:17

International landscape

Azerbaijan’s niche strategy in the Western Balkans

The shifting international landscape from a rigid, Western-oriented world order to a more flexible one has contributed to the rise of numerous countries, especially from the Global South to the status of emerging middle powers. 

12:31

Middle East conflict

Iran, U.S. receive 'Islamabad Accord' to end hostilities that could be implemented Monday, a source says

A new proposal to end hostilities between the United States and Iran could come into effect as soon as Monday, potentially reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday.

12:00

Middle East conflict

UAE warns Strait of Hormuz must be protected in any U.S.-Iran deal

The United Arab Emirates has warned that any settlement between the United States and Iran must guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most vital oil route.

11:31

Security

Seoul warns that North Korea is developing carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead strikes

North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of heavier and possibly multiple warheads, South Korean lawmakers said on Monday.

10:57

Politics

Explosives found near pipeline carrying Russian gas to Hungary ahead of election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called an emergency defence council on Sunday (5 April) after powerful explosives were discovered near a pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary. 

10:22

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 6 April, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 6 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:45

Climate

Mexicans protest as activists say Gulf of Mexico oil spill has killed wildlife and destroyed reefs

Communities in Mexico have taken to the streets to protest against an ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has killed wildlife and damaged coral reefs over several weeks. 

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.

08:36

Israel-Gaza

Hamas rejects disarmament calls as tensions rise over fragile Gaza ceasefire talks

The armed wing of Hamas has said it will not accept calls to disarm while key conditions of the Gaza ceasefire remain unmet, highlighting growing tensions around efforts to extend the ceasefire.

08:31

Middle East confict

Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible

President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, as he praised U.S. special forces who rescued an airman in a high-risk mission from deep inside Iran.

07:52

Space

Artemis II astronauts near historic Moon flyby, set to travel further than any humans before

The crew of Artemis II mission are entering a pivotal phase of their journey, as they prepare to swing around the Moon and head back towards Earth. Now on the fifth day of their 10-day mission, the four astronauts are already witnessing views no human has ever seen.

07:18

Security

Ukraine and Syria pledge greater security cooperation in Damascus talks with Türkiye

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus in a visit that underscores Kyiv’s push to strengthen military ties across the Middle East and promote its military expertise following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

21:43

Migration

At least 70 missing and two bodies recovered after migrant boat capsizes in the Mediterranean

At least 70 people are missing and two bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, an Italian NGO said on Sunday (5 April).

20:02

Epstein files

King Charles urged to meet Epstein survivors during U.S. visit, Giuffre family says

The family of the late Virginia Giuffre have urged King Charles III to meet survivors of sexual abuse during his upcoming state visit to the United States.

19:00

Middle East conflict

India secures Iranian oil for first time in seven years amid global supply disruptions

India has purchased crude oil from Iran for the first time in seven years, as supply disruptions in the Middle East threaten global energy markets.

18:36

Arson attack

Fourth suspect arrested over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

British police have arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity. The arrest took place at a London court on Saturday, where three other suspects were already appearing.