Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 6 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iran’s military warned of “more devastating and widespread” retaliation if civilians are targeted, following a reported missile strike in Haifa that killed at least two people at the weekend. However, the escalation comes amid continued U.S. pressure over reopening the Strait of Hormuz signalling a sharp intensification in both military and geopolitical stakes.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened severe strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline, however, reports suggest backchannel talks on a potential 45-day ceasefire are underway. As explosions hit Tehran and regional attacks expand across Gulf energy facilities, mixed messaging from Washington continues to unsettle markets and raise uncertainty over the war’s trajectory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, as Kyiv pushes to expand defence partnerships and share battlefield expertise, particularly in drone warfare. However, the outreach comes amid growing concern that global attention and military resources may shift away from Ukraine due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Hamas has refused to consider disarmament while key ceasefire conditions remain unmet, warning that such demands undermine ongoing negotiations. However, with the next phase of the U.S.-backed 'Board of Peace' plans stalled and mutual accusations of violations continuing, the fragile pause in fighting risks collapsing without further guarantees on Israel’s withdrawal.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are approaching a pivotal lunar flyby that could see them travel further than any humans in history, marking a major milestone in deep-space exploration. However, as the spacecraft enters the Moon’s gravitational sphere and communication blackouts loom, the mission remains a high-stakes test of systems designed for future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran and the United States, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate two-week cease...
Kazakhstan has reassigned three CHP plant projects to a Kazakh-Singaporean consortium, formally ending Russia’s involvement, the energy minis...
World leaders have welcomed a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. announced on Wednesday, following a tense day marked by threats from U.S...
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards its east coast on Wednesday (8 April), South Korea’s military...
UK's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, that was reached overnight, as he travels to ...
Kazakhstan has reassigned three CHP plant projects to a Kazakh-Singaporean consortium, formally ending Russia’s involvement, the energy ministry confirmed.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards its east coast on Wednesday (8 April), South Korea’s military said, in a fresh show of force that underscored rising tensions despite brief signs of a possible thaw between the two sides.
UK's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, that was reached overnight, as he travels to the Gulf to support diplomatic efforts to sustain the agreement and stabilise the region.
The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party used her first full day in mainland China to publicly pledge reconciliation, invoking the spirit of her party's founder, Sun Yat-sen, to call for unity whilst surprisingly praising the communist mainland’s developmental achievements.
The crew of Artemis II mission are entering a pivotal phase of their journey, as they prepare to swing around the Moon and head back towards Earth. Now on the fifth day of their 10-day mission, the four astronauts are already witnessing views no human has ever seen.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran's "whole civilisation" on Tuesday in a post on social media. Meanwhile, the UN failed to reach an agreemement on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after China and Russia used their vetoes.
As Hungary approaches a crucial vote, younger citizens who grew up under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are increasingly backing the opposition, with some saying they may leave if he secures another term.
Iran has rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, insisting any agreement must deliver a permanent end to the war, according to state media on Monday.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards its east coast on Wednesday (8 April), South Korea’s military said, in a fresh show of force that underscored rising tensions despite brief signs of a possible thaw between the two sides.
The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party used her first full day in mainland China to publicly pledge reconciliation, invoking the spirit of her party's founder, Sun Yat-sen, to call for unity whilst surprisingly praising the communist mainland’s developmental achievements.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 8 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance lashed out on Tuesday at what he called "disgraceful" European Union interference in Hungary's election, even as he openly endorsed Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, days before the vote.
Construction has begun on a major new solar power project in Xizang, as China continues to expand its renewable energy capacity and push towards a greener future.
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