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.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over t...
One person has been killed and six others injured after an explosion at a petroleum storage facility at the Port of Rotterdam, prompting an investi...
The suspension of two major grain terminals in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk could increase pressure on Kazakhstan’s agricult...
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has increased the strategic importance of Bab al-Mandab, raising fears that instability in both waterways could trigger a wider global energy and trade crisis.
Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over the strategic waterway and insisting it will not reopen until Washington fulfils its commitments under an interim deal.
Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a timeframe to implement it.
Russia has accused Ukraine of threatening global grain supplies after recent strikes on Black Sea agricultural infrastructure, while Moscow carried out a new overnight attack on Ukraine’s major Danube port of Izmail.
One person has been killed and six others injured after an explosion at a petroleum storage facility at the Port of Rotterdam, prompting an investigation into the cause.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday for talks focused on Gaza, Palestinian statehood and regional security.
Taiwan staged military defence drills on Wednesday as China concluded joint naval exercises with Indonesia in waters east of the island.
Washington’s counter-narcotics push is expanding as Colombia’s new conservative government backs deeper security cooperation.
Meta said it had removed more than 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts suspected of belonging to Australians under 16, as the country’s internet regulator weighs enforcement action over its teen social media ban.
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