Saudi foreign minister heads to Washington for talks amid Middle East tensions
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and ...
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.
Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday (26 September), following an explosion that the mayor said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
A decade ago, a far-right party winning a major Western European election would have caused a political shock. Today, such results are increasingly becoming part of Europe’s political landscape.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
France’s far-right National Rally (RN) and its ally, the Union of the Right for the Republic (UDR), have won enough seats to form a group in the Senate for the first time, marking a breakthrough for the party ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Pope Leo has renewed his pledge to tackle abuse within the Catholic Church after privately meeting survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to France.
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected stricter neutrality rules that would have limited the country’s ability to impose sanctions and cooperate with NATO, with more than 70 per cent voting against the proposal.
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