Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 14th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States has begun a naval blockade of Iranian ports, marking a major escalation after failed peace talks in Islamabad at the weekend. Tehran has warned it could retaliate against ports across the Gulf, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and further disruption to global energy supply routes.
Efforts to stabilise the conflict are continuing, but the situation remains volatile as the U.S. Navy enforces restrictions on Iranian maritime traffic. Oil prices have climbed back towards $100 per barrel, with no clear reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The fragile two-week ceasefire is now under increasing pressure.
Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington today in a rare diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing escalating violence. The talks come as Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah, while Lebanon is pushing for a broader ceasefire. However, divisions remain, with Hezbollah opposing negotiations and Israel refusing to halt operations.
Iran’s president has said a deal with the United States is still possible, but only if Washington abandons what Tehran calls an “hegemonic approach.” Iran insists it acted in good faith during recent talks, blaming the breakdown on shifting U.S. demands and lack of trust between the sides.
Afghanistan says recent talks with Pakistan have been positive, with Türkiye supporting efforts to improve relations. While progress has been reported, officials warn that technical issues and ongoing security concerns could still hinder long-term stability.
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The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a fresh attack on Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead.
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The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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