21:01
China adopts landmark law to strengthen support for low-income families
China has passed a new law aimed at ensuring its most vulnerable citizens are not left without support.
18:14
Azerbaijan-Armenia
Latest Azerbaijan-Armenia border talks result in 'very important' progress' but 'domestic challenges' remain
Azerbaijan–Armenia border talks that have produced a draft text on delimitation are “very important”, an ex-diplomat and international energy leader has said, urging leaders to resist ultranationalist pressure and negotiate fairly.
10:25
Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - 30 April, 2026
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 30th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
10:00
Immigration
U.S. House backs budget plan clearing way for $70bn in immigration funding
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three‑year budget plan on Wednesday that clears the way for Congress to take up an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agencies.
08:36
Middle East conflict
Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal
President Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. renewed its calls for other nations to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
02:40
Royal Visit
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the United States
Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla commemorated victims of the 11 September, 2001, an al Qaeda attack on New York City on Wednesday, laying a floral bouquet at the memorial where the World Trade Centre's twin towers once stood.
01:24
Middle East tension
U.S. Iran war cost equals NASA’s entire annual budget, Pentagon says
The U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday (29 April), offering the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for the conflict. The sum is equivalent to NASA’s entire budget for this year.
21:31
President Cup 2026
Grand parade celebrates President Cup 2026 regatta in Azerbaijan
The President Cup 2026 continued with a dynamic programme, as the second day marked the official start of the international regatta.
19:04
Regional stability
Azerbaijan delegation visits Armenia for border talks amid regional shifts
A senior Azerbaijani delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev visited Armenia for border delimitation talks, as regional normalisation efforts continue between the two countries.
18:24
Politics
Armenia outlines expanding EU agenda and France partnership during Paris visit
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has outlined Yerevan’s expanding diplomatic agenda with the European Union and France during a visit to Paris, highlighting ongoing efforts to deepen regional connectivity and advance peace-related processes in the South Caucasus.
16:40
View from Kyrgyzstan
Former Kyrgyz security chief questioned over alleged coup attempt
Former security chief Kamchybek Tashiev has been questioned in connection with an alleged attempt to seize power by force, Kyrgyz lawyer Sherdor Abdykaparov said.
15:41
Diplomacy
What’s next for ASEAN-EU relations?
ASEAN and European Union (EU) officials gathered in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam to attend the 25th ASEAN-European Union Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) from 27 to 28 April.
14:57
Expert view
Türkiye-Armenia railway talks mark 'historic progress' in regional ties
The renewed discussions on reopening the Kars-Gyumri railway between Türkiye and Armenia have been described as “historic progress” and “a positive step” within a complex regional landscape.
13:57
gas exploration
Australian state opens first new gas exploration areas in a decade
Reversing a decade of restrictions, New South Wales has opened new areas for gas exploration in its remote west. The move reflects growing concern over future energy supply across Australia’s east coast.
13:52
Flight cancellations
China’s Labour Day travel shifts inward as fuel costs surge
Travel demand across China is expected to remain robust during the upcoming five-day Labour Day holiday starting 1 May.
10:12
Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - 29 April, 2026
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 29th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
08:51
Middle East conflict
Trump says Iran 'figuring out its leadership' after receiving Tehran's latest peace proposal
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran, which he said had informed the U.S. it was in a "state of collapse" and figuring out its leadership situation.
02:20
Greece Shooting
Five injured in Athens shootings, 89-year-old suspect arrested
Police arrested an 89-year-old suspected of wounding five people in two separate gun attacks in Athens on Tuesday, the Greek Citizens' Protection Ministry said on Tuesday (28 April).
02:15
Washington shooting
White House to review Trump's security after attempted assassination
The White House is reviewing security protocols this week following Saturday's shooting at a Washington hotel where President Donald Trump and top officials were attending a dinner, the administration said on Monday.
18:24
Women workers
Afghanistan could lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, UNICEF warns
Afghanistan could lose more than 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 if restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment continue, the United Nations Children’s Fund has warned.
18:16
Russia Sanctions
Russia expands EU blacklist after Brussels approves 20th sanctions package
Russia has significantly expanded its blacklist of European Union officials and figures banned from entering the country, in retaliation for Brussels’ newly approved 20th sanctions package against Moscow.
18:09
Court Hearing
Taylor Swift Vienna terror plot suspect pleads guilty in part
A 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty in part, as his trial opened on Tuesday (28 April) in Austria.
15:41
Google
Google expands classified AI partnership with U.S. military
Alphabet Inc’s Google has deepened its operational relationship with the United States Department of Defense (DoD), quietly signing a wide-ranging agreement to deploy artificial intelligence models in highly classified environments.
15:36
North Korea
North Korea ramped up executions during COVID crackdown, report finds
The global health crisis gave one of the world’s most secretive states cover to intensify a lethal domestic crackdown.
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