live Khamenei warns ‘foreigners’ as Iran enters ‘new phase’ in Gulf, Hormuz - Thursday, 30 April
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phas...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies after officials claimed Chinese-made parts were found in Russian drones used in a recent attack on Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Tuesday imposing sanctions on five China-based companies.
The sanctions, based on a decision by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, took effect immediately upon publication.
Ukraine’s State Security Service said last Friday that investigators had discovered Chinese-made parts in drones used by Russia during an attack on the capital.
This follows similar sanctions announced by Zelenskyy in April, targeting nearly 100 individuals and entities, including some linked to China, for allegedly participating in the production of Russian Iskander missiles—a claim Beijing has denied.
As of now, neither Russian nor Chinese officials have responded to the latest measures.
A report published by Minval Politika has raised new questions over alleged efforts by Luis Moreno Ocampo to shape international pressure against Azerbaijan and influence political dynamics around Armenia.
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 billion had so far been spent on the conflict, most of it on munitions. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the U.S. had "militarily defeated" Tehran.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phase” for the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior adviser said U.S. blockade efforts would fail and could trigger confrontation.
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC+ on 1 May has put renewed focus on one of the most influential groups in global energy - and how its decisions can shape oil prices worldwide.
China has warned the U.S. that Taiwan will dominate next month’s summit in Beijing, raising pressure on Washington and concern in Taipei over any shift in long-standing American policy.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
From Thursday, 1 May, goods from every African country with diplomatic ties to China will be able to enter the Chinese market without paying import duties.
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.
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.
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