Strait of Hormuz reopened, Iran and U.S. say - Middle East conflict on 17 April
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Su...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 3rd of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Xi Jinping hosts China’s largest-ever parade
China staged its largest-ever military parade in Beijing, with President Xi Jinping projecting the country’s rising power alongside visiting leaders including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The display of advanced weaponry underscored China’s growing military capabilities while Xi called for global peace and resistance to hegemonism.
2. Trump to welcome Polish President to White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House on Wednesday, with talks expected to focus on Ukraine and regional energy security. The meeting underscores Trump’s backing of Poland’s conservative nationalist leader and his push for arms sales, defence cooperation, and the Three Seas Initiative.
3. Russia launches air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's military says
Ukraine’s air defence systems were activated in Kyiv on Wednesday as Russian forces launched a fresh air assault on the capital. Authorities issued nationwide alerts and urged residents to remain in shelters until the all-clear was given.
4. President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady arrive for WWII anniversary events in Beijing
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the 80th Victory anniversary parade in Beijing, welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan. Their presence highlights deepening Azerbaijan-China ties and shared respect for history.
5. Macron faces political challenge as Bayrou’s government at risk
French opposition parties will force a confidence vote on 8 September that could topple Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government and deepen pressure on President Emmanuel Macron. If Bayrou loses, Macron may face snap elections or heightened calls for his removal, as political turmoil rattles French markets.
The past 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a drastic escalation in both aerial bombardment and frontline losses.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping on Friday (17 April) for the first time since the U.S. and Israel killed Iran's ex-Supreme Leader in air strikes, triggering the Middle East conflict, at the end of February. A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, however, remains in force.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.
European leaders have set out plans for a coordinated defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, once security conditions allow, following talks involving more than 40 countries.
NeaNearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record, the United Nations Refugee Agency said on Friday.
Tens of thousands of people filled a stadium in Douala on Friday, hoping to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo during what is expected to be the largest event of his African tour.
AmerAmerican businesses are preparing for a major moment next week as the U.S. government launches a long-awaited system to return billions in unlawfully collected tariffs.
More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.
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