AnewZ Morning Brief - 2 April, 2026

AnewZ Morning Brief - 2 April, 2026
S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. 1 April, 2026
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Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 2 April, covering the latest developments you need to know

Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat’ as it issues an alert to its citizens in Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was “no longer a threat” after 32 days of conflict, however, the U.S. has issued warnings to its citizens in Iraq about possible threats from Iran-aligned militia groups, Abu Dhabi says it's intercepted a missile in Kezad, and South Korea turns to U.S. as top replacement for disrupted Middle East oil.

President Trump says Iran war nears completion but warns Tehran of 'back to Stone Age' bombing

In a national address, claimed major military successes while warning of further “extremely hard” strikes in the coming weeks. Despite signalling a possible end phase, he offered no clear timeline, maintained threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure and delivered mixed messaging that has unsettled markets and raised doubts over whether core objectives - particularly curbing Iran’s nuclear capabilities - have been achieved.

NATO chief Rutte to visit Washington after Trump's threat to withdraw from security alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to visit Washington next week as tensions rise between the U.S. and European allies over the Iran conflict. Trump has criticised NATO members for refusing to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing from the alliance, deepening uncertainty over the future of the Western security bloc.

Indonesia 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami waves and kills one person

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering small tsunami waves. Authorities reported multiple aftershocks and urged continued vigilance, though initial tsunami threats for neighbouring countries were later downgraded, with only minor coastal wave activity expected.

Historic NASA crewed lunar mission lifted off 

NASA has launched four astronauts on the Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than 50 years. The 10-day mission will orbit the planet and test critical systems ahead of planned lunar landings later this decade, as the U.S. seeks to establish a sustained presence on the lunar surface amid growing competition with China.

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