Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 27th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Diplomatic efforts to end the two-month U.S.-Iran conflict have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving in Moscow for high-level talks with President Vladimir Putin. It was reported by Axios on Sunday that Iran gave the U.S. a new proposal through Pakistani mediators on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage. While U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Tehran simply needs to "telephone" to negotiate an end to the hostilities.
President Donald Trump has urged Iran to "pick up the phone" to end their conflict, insisting on Fox News that Tehran’s agreement to abandon nuclear weapons remains entirely non-negotiable. However, diplomatic momentum faltered over the weekend after President Trump abruptly cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Islamabad. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi embarked on a regional diplomatic tour through Oman, Pakistan, and Russia, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian steadfastly refusing to negotiate under the pressure of Washington's naval blockade.
Global oil prices have surged by nearly 2%, with Brent crude reaching $107.49 a barrel, following the weekend collapse of U.S.-Iran peace talks. The diplomatic deadlock means the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, with shipping data showing just a single oil products tanker entering the Gulf on Sunday. Amidst the ongoing blockade and tight global supplies, analysts at Goldman Sachs have raised their fourth-quarter forecasts, warning of unprecedented market shocks and severe refined product shortages.
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the 31-year-old gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner as a "pretty sick guy" whose relatives had previously warned authorities about his behaviour. Investigators revealed that the suspect Cole Tomas Allen sent his family an "anti-Christian" manifesto shortly before the attack, dubbing himself the "Friendly Federal Assassin" and outlining a targeted hit-list of senior administration officials.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III's four-day state visit to the United States will go ahead as planned, despite the weekend shooting at a high-profile Washington gala attended by President Trump. Following urgent transatlantic security discussions, Trump assured the public that the monarch will "be very safe" during his stay. The historic trip, which features an address to Congress marking 250 years of American independence, aims to reinforce strained U.S.-UK relations amidst ongoing transatlantic disagreements over the war in Iran.
The bodies of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and members of his household killed in Israeli–U.S. air raids were laid to...
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey buil...
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destructio...
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.
Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Gaza to mourn Mohammad al-Waheidi, an aid worker remembered for bringing rare moments of happiness to families displaced by war by organising public screenings of World Cup matches.
Azerbaijan should unlock the full potential of its tourism sector to drive long-term economic growth, diversify its economy and create jobs as reliance on hydrocarbons declines, the World Bank has said.
The South Caucasus is increasingly being viewed not only through the lens of past conflicts but also as a strategic bridge linking Europe, the Caspian region and Central Asia. One analyst says this presents an opportunity for a new Euro-Atlantic approach focused on long-term regional cooperation.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June since records began in 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month brought extreme heat, widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths across parts of the continent.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence in a case linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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