Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 16th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump says new talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place “today”, despite continued strikes in southern Lebanon by Israel. He also claimed China supports efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting easing geopolitical pressure as global energy routes remain central to negotiations.
Hopes for a broader peace agreement are rising, with mediation efforts intensifying and Israel discussing a potential ceasefire in Lebanon. Talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days, with Pakistan continuing its role as a key intermediary. Markets have responded positively, signalling expectations of de-escalation.
Oil tankers linked to sanctioned trade have continued attempting to enter the Gulf despite the U.S. naval blockade. While most vessels are being turned back, some movements signal ongoing risks to enforcement, highlighting continued instability in global energy supply routes.
Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine have killed at least 13 people, including a child, and injured dozens. Strikes hit Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro, causing major infrastructure damage, while Ukraine reported intercepting hundreds of drones and missiles.
Iran has warned it will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture if efforts to reach a permanent peace deal with the U.S. fail, se...
The economic losses from a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia ...
Taiwan is preparing to spend more money on its military than ever before, with ...
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
A wildfire in Croatia driven by strong winds descended on the tourist town of Omis overnight, engulfing houses, forcing about 1,000 people to evacuate to safety and injuring dozens, fire brigade and health officials said on Friday.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 54 people were awaiting aid on Monday as rescuers prepared to comb through collapsed buildings in search of people trapped beneath the rubble.
The economic losses from a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia last week are expected to reach 30 trillion pesos ($9.58 billion), Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Monday.
Taiwan is preparing to spend more money on its military than ever before, with President Lai Ching-te announcing plans for a record defence budget of $31.4 billion for 2027, taking military spending above three per cent of GDP for the first time.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing growing pressure as his approval ratings fall and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gains support.
Central Asia has become a major focus for Eurasian transport investment, with $71.7 billion committed to 114 projects, according to the Eurasian Development Bank’s 2026 Transport Observatory.
The European Union is preparing what foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described as its most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia since the war in Ukraine began.
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