Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 22nd of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for negotiations, while keeping the naval blockade in place. Tehran has reacted sceptically, calling the move a tactical delay and warning it could be a prelude to further escalation.
Uncertainty surrounds planned talks in Pakistan as Iran questions U.S. intentions and continues to oppose negotiations under pressure. The blockade remains a key sticking point, with no confirmation that Tehran will join the next round of discussions.
Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting in London to develop plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed multinational mission aims to secure global shipping routes once conditions stabilise.
Lebanon is engaging France to strengthen its position before possible negotiations with Israel in Washington. Concerns remain over Beirut’s negotiating leverage and the risk of renewed tensions if talks fail.
The European Union is preparing emergency measures to manage rising energy costs linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Plans include tax adjustments and coordinated gas storage strategies to avoid a repeat of the 2022 energy crisis.
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of a deadly drone strike on a Türkiye-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing it...
Regional powers gathered in Moscow on Monday for talks on Afghanistan, focusing on security, economic cooperation and Kabul’s relations with ...
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
Uzbekistan’s grape exports have grown rapidly. In January-August 2025, the country exported 86,200 tonnes of fresh grapes worth $78.3 million to 19 countries but can it turn these crops into a recognisable international product?
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international scrutiny, while authorities say there is no evidence of an outbreak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of a deadly drone strike on a Türkiye-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing its captain and endangering a civilian crew that included Azerbaijani and Indian nationals.
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
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