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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 17th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into force in Lebanon, with displaced residents beginning to return home. U.S. President Donald Trump says new talks with Iran could take place over the weekend, raising expectations that the broader conflict may be nearing a resolution.
International leaders, including the United Nations and the European Union, have welcomed the ceasefire agreement as a critical step towards regional stability. They have called for full compliance and stressed the need to translate the temporary pause into a long-term political solution.
Washington and Tehran are preparing for a possible new round of negotiations, with signs of compromise on Iran’s nuclear programme. Proposals under discussion include limits on uranium enrichment and potential sanctions relief, indicating movement towards a broader agreement.
Around 40 countries will meet on Friday to discuss a potential multinational mission to safeguard navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions stabilise. The initiative would focus on ensuring safe passage for global energy supplies following the recent disruption to maritime traffic.
Pakistan is stepping up its diplomatic role, with its army chief holding high-level talks in Tehran ahead of possible renewed negotiations. The country remains a key intermediary in efforts to bridge gaps between Washington and Tehran.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
At least eight people were injured after a driver rammed a car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, authorities said on Saturday. Four of the victims were reported to be in serious condition.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington could destroy Iran’s infrastructure “in two days,” while Tehran warned the U.S. would face growing economic costs from the conflict. The remarks came as Hezbollah reported new attacks on Israeli forces despite an extended Lebanon ceasefire.
At least eight people have died and 32 others were injured after a freight train collided with a public bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok on Saturday (16 May), triggering a fire that quickly spread through the vehicle.
U.S. President Donald Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran prepares a new shipping mechanism. Tensions over the U.S. blockade and stalled nuclear talks continue to disrupt global oil supplies.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning that the situation poses a significant risk of cross-border spread in Central Africa.
Small businesses across Russia are increasingly feeling the impact of tighter internet restrictions, including limits on the messaging app Telegram, stricter controls on virtual private networks, and repeated mobile internet outages.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed the island’s commitment to sovereignty and regional stability following the recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
At least four people have been killed in a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory, including the Moscow region, which authorities say faced its largest aerial assault in more than a year.
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