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.
Three people have been killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, including a security guard while the two suspects were later found ...
At least four people have been killed in protests across Kenya over sharp fuel price rises, as a nationwide transport strike brought parts of the c...
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, according to secu...
Global leaders gathered in Baku this week for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, where heads of state and senior officials warned that rapi...
Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State, re...
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defence systems to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence agreement, according to security officials and government sources familiar with the arrangement.
Global leaders gathered in Baku this week for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, where heads of state and senior officials warned that rapid urban growth is placing increasing pressure on housing, infrastructure and climate resilience.
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) has opened in Baku, bringing together governments, international organisations, city leaders and civil society to address mounting global urban challenges.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan are negotiating summer water allocations as rising temperatures, agricultural demand and pressure on shared rivers intensify water security concerns across Central Asia.
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, taking victory in a final overshadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza.
The World Urban Forum (WUF13) continues in Baku, Azerbaijan on 18 May, addressing the global housing crisis. The day’s agenda includes the official opening press conference, the WUF13 Urban Expo opening and a ministerial dialogue on the Nairobi Declaration to advance Africa's urban agenda.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack on Iran after appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, allowing negotiations to continue over a possible deal to end the conflict.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Guangxi region early on Monday, killing two people and forcing more than 7,000 residents in Liuzhou to evacuate as rescue efforts continued.
U.S. President Donald Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran prepares a new shipping mechanism. Tensions over the U.S. blockade and stalled nuclear talks continue to disrupt global oil supplies.
Three people have been killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, including a security guard while the two suspects were later found dead after the attack, authorities have confirmed.
At least four people have been killed in protests across Kenya over sharp fuel price rises, as a nationwide transport strike brought parts of the country to a standstill.
Gunmen killed at least 10 people, including women and children, in an attack on a rural community in Nigeria’s northwestern Katsina State, residents said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to China is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly through expanded trade and economic cooperation.
Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians on Sunday, according to local health officials, as the Israel Defense Forces intensified operations targeting Hamas commanders and infrastructure across the enclave.
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