Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of April, covering the latest developments you need to know
Pakistan says it is receiving positive signals from Tehran ahead of a potential new round of U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad. Reports suggest Vice President JD Vance may travel to Pakistan, highlighting renewed diplomatic momentum.
The future of peace talks remains unclear as the two-week ceasefire approaches its expiry, with Iran yet to confirm participation. Tehran cites U.S. ceasefire violations and the ongoing blockade as key obstacles, while oil markets react to rising uncertainty.
Washington says the Iranian-flagged ship seized in the Gulf of Oman was likely carrying dual-use cargo with potential military applications. Iran has condemned the action as unlawful and warned of consequences, further escalating tensions.
Israeli strikes have killed civilians in Gaza according to the Health Ministry in the Strip, as clashes between Hamas and Israeli-backed militias intensify. The ongoing violence underscores the fragility of the existing ceasefire and the difficulty of stabilising the territory.
Japan has announced a sweeping overhaul of its defence export policy, allowing the sale of weapons systems including missiles and warships. The move marks a significant shift from its post-war pacifist stance and aims to strengthen its defence industry amid rising global tensions.
Thirty-five years after restoring independence, Azerbaijan's economy has more than tripled in real terms. Official data reveal how investmen...
The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturd...
Pope Leo returned to public life on Sunday, five days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, telling thousands of pilgrims in St Peter’s S...
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called it “a disgrace” that Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries. Attacks are continuing from Russia and Ukraine as media reports say Ukraine has almost run out of Patriot interceptor missiles.
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.
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.
Pope Leo returned to public life on Sunday, five days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, telling thousands of pilgrims in St Peter’s Square that he would gradually resume his usual activities.
Several people have been killed and injured following a serious incident that sparked a major fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta, Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed on Saturday (17 October). The cause of the incident and the number of casualties have not been officially released.
Singapore is experiencing severe haze as smoke from wildfires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan region drifts across the region, disrupting daily life, affecting businesses and prompting Singapore’s National Environment Agency issuing preventive notices to seven companies on 16 October.
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.
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