Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 7 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Israel has intensified strikes on Iranian infrastructure, while Iran has rejected a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire proposal. The escalation comes as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz expires later today, with warnings that no targets will be off limits without an agreement. Tehran insists it will not bow to pressure, demanding a permanent end to hostilities, sanctions relief, and security guarantees for maritime routes.
Iran’s military has dismissed Trump’s warnings as “delusional”, rejecting proposals for a temporary ceasefire and instead calling for a comprehensive end to the conflict. Washington has threatened large-scale strikes on critical infrastructure if no agreement is reached, raising concerns over potential violations of international law. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely restricted, continuing to disrupt global energy flows and drive volatility in oil markets.
The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote today on a revised resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest draft removes authorisation for the use of force following opposition from China and Russia, instead encouraging coordinated defensive measures such as escorting vessels. Diplomats say the softened language improves the chances of adoption.
NASA’s Artemis II crew has reached a record distance from Earth, surpassing the milestone set during Apollo 13. The astronauts experienced a 40-minute communication blackout while passing behind the Moon, before successfully re-establishing contact. The mission is already delivering valuable scientific observations, including meteor impacts on the lunar surface, as part of preparations for future Moon landings and eventual missions to Mars.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is due in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of a closely contested parliamentary vote. The visit highlights Washington’s more direct backing of political allies abroad, as Orbán faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Peter Magyar. The election is expected to shape Hungary’s political direction and its relationship with the European Union.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be...
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Méd...
Kyrgyzstan has introduced an indefinite ban on the export of crude oil and petroleum products by road and rail in an effort to prevent fuel shortages ...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.
Georgia and the European Union have held their first working-level talks in Brussels following the EU's decision to suspend visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic, service and official passports.
The European Union (EU) has announced an additional €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian assistance for Venezuela after last month's deadly earthquakes, which killed more than 4,700 people.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
Ten EU countries, led by Italy and Poland, have urged the European Union to reconsider a new carbon price on fuel as part of a wider overhaul of the bloc's carbon market, according to a joint statement seen by Reuters.
The European Union (EU) has announced an additional €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian assistance for Venezuela after last month's deadly earthquakes, which killed more than 4,700 people.
India's investigation into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people has entered its final stages, with investigators completing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder and carrying out a psychological autopsy as they work towards a final report.
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than efforts to contain it, global humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned, calling for an urgent expansion of containment and care measures.
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