Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 24th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire following talks at the White House involving Israeli and Lebanese envoys. The extension offers a temporary diplomatic window, though clashes and casualties continue on the ground, underlining the fragility of the agreement.
Trump said the talks went well and that the United States would work with Lebanon to help it defend itself against Hezbollah which is backed by Iran. However Hezbollah was not part of the discussions. He added that he hoped to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in future talks.
Trump signalled he is in no rush to reach a deal with Iran, emphasising the need for a long-term agreement while maintaining military pressure in the Strait of Hormuz. Key disputes over nuclear limits, sanctions relief and maritime control remain unresolved, keeping tensions elevated.
Washington has warned of “big” tariffs on British goods if London does not scrap its digital services tax targeting major U.S. tech firms. The dispute risks escalating into a broader trade conflict ahead of a high-profile state visit by Charles III to America.
Gaza residents of Deir al-Balah are set to vote in the Strip's first municipal elections since 2006, offering a rare signal of public sentiment during ongoing conflict. While largely symbolic, the vote is seen as an initial step toward restoring local governance in the territory.
Indian police detained more than 2,000 protesters in Delhi on Saturday as authorities blocked a planned demonstration calling for the resignation o...
A powerful explosion has been reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, raising fresh concerns over aviation security in Saudi Arabi...
At least 12 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after U.S. Presiden...
Leaders of countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to hold coordinated population censuses around 2030. They took the decision at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Friday, media reported.
A powerful explosion has been reported at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, raising fresh concerns over aviation security in Saudi Arabia as tensions across the region continue to escalate.
Britain and Israel have reached a temporary compromise over the future of the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem, easing a diplomatic dispute that had threatened to further strain relations between the two countries.
South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday (9 October) escalating tensions with European allies and potentially targeting companies that provide services to the tribunal. The move came hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Indian police detained more than 2,000 protesters in Delhi on Saturday as authorities blocked a planned demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over disputed changes to voter lists.
At least 12 people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports, questioning why Moscow was granted an economic benefit without an apparent concession towards ending the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed surprise after Donald Trump mediated the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in 2025, the U.S. President said at a rally in New York state on Friday.
The United Nations has condemned a sharp rise in attacks on civilians in Ukraine, reporting that more than 100 people were killed and at least 429 injured in a single week as Russian strikes hit residential areas, passenger buses and critical infrastructure.
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