AnewZ Morning Brief - April 11th, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 11th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, protesting his arrest ahead of a crucial impeachment trial. Yoon, the first sitting president to be detained, faces a court ruling that could determine his political future.
Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered outside the Seoul Detention Centre, waving signs and chanting in protest of his arrest. Yoon, the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, was taken into custody after refusing to cooperate with investigators.
He was expected to spend the night in a solitary cell following his arrest. His refusal to cooperate with the ongoing investigation comes at a crucial time, as the Constitutional Court is set to hold a second hearing in his impeachment trial. The court’s ruling will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office or reinstated with his presidential powers.
South Korea is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades, triggered by Yoon's brief attempt to impose martial law. The proposal was voted down by parliament, but the attempt has deepened the political unrest, intensifying the country’s ongoing turmoil.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
The Holy Fire ceremony stands as one of Christianity's most enduring and mysterious rituals, drawing thousands of pilgrims to Jerusalem each year.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
Iran and the U.S. are set for a third round of indirect talks in Muscat, focusing on sanctions relief and guarantees over Iran’s nuclear program.
Donald Trump said talks between his envoy and Vladimir Putin made major progress toward ending the Ukraine war, urging Kyiv and Moscow to meet face-to-face.
Estonia has passed a €2.8 billion defense funding bill, raising military spending to over 5% of GDP amid growing security concerns over Russia.
George Santos, a former U.S. congressman, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after being convicted of fraud and identity theft.
The World Food Programme has warned that its food supplies in Gaza have run out, leaving hundreds of thousands at risk as charity kitchens face imminent shutdown.
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