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.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for continuing to target Russia's energy infrastructure, whi...
An oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’...
Strong winds that fuelled a deadly grass fire are what killed four Canadian soldiers and sent 39 people to hospital at a military traini...
An unknown projectile struck a tanker 68 nautical miles northeast of Saudi Arabia on Friday according to a report released by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday.
What started out as planned protests against the cost of living, declining public services and education funding in France, quickly devolved into violent riots across the country on Saturday.
The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation.
A Saudi AH-6i helicopter crashed in the Najran region of Saudi Arabia due to a technical malfunction, killing its two crew members, the Saudi-led coalition's spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki said in a statement on Sunday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for continuing to target Russia's energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight killed at least one person and damaged a metro station.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for continuing to target Russia's energy infrastructure, while Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight killed at least one person and damaged a metro station.
Strong winds that fuelled a deadly grass fire are what killed four Canadian soldiers and sent 39 people to hospital at a military training area in Alberta, Canada, according to authorities. 19 people remain in critical condition. The winds caused the flames to spread rapidly.
Protests swept across France, Albania, Portugal, Belgium and Italy over the weekend, driven by anger over rising living costs, housing shortages, education concerns and government policies. Demonstrations in several countries escalated into violent clashes with police.
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation on Sunday, condemning the violence, looting and vandalism that erupted during cost-of-living protests on Saturday. He ordered a review of police preparedness and called for urgent talks to address the growing social unrest.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country’s parliamentary election on 27 October, praising him as a strong leader and a partner in the war with Iran.
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