Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 3 April, covering the latest developments you need to know
Iran rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing "more crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel, while President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of fabricating threats. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as scores of countries seek to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz.
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes use of force
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-backed resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, however, China has signalled opposition to any authorisation of force, raising the risk of diplomatic deadlock. Oil prices have surged amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, while divisions among major powers threaten to delay coordinated action to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, as international efforts to de-escalate tensions continue. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Russian state television channel Vesti, that the strait was open for Russia. However, with shipments of roughly one-fifth of global oil disrupted and prices rising sharply, the crisis is increasingly becoming a focal point of geopolitical coordination and economic risk.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts carried out a key manoeuvre to exit Earth’s orbit and head towards the Moon, describing a “beautiful view” of the planet from space. The historic mission, now relying on orbital mechanics for its trajectory, marks a critical step for future lunar landings, while onboard tests and minor technical issues highlight the complexities of long-duration human spaceflight.
Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply, with diesel up nearly 55% and petrol more than 40%, forcing many households to prioritise transport costs over basic food needs. The increases come as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy supplies, while rising global oil prices and fiscal constraints limit the government’s ability to shield citizens from the economic impact.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education, living costs and military service proposals. Violence erupted in Fra...
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's f...
Since 2021, only 9 per cent of $8 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan can be traced beyond initial recipients in public re...
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education, living costs and military service proposals. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on developing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant following talks at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Saturday.
Foreign ministers from the U.S., Japan, Australia and India raised concerns over export restrictions and economic coercion at a Quad meeting in Atlanta, U.S., on Saturday, 31 October 2026, according to their joint statement.
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