Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 28th of April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The White House said that dismantling Iran's nuclear programme is a non-negotiable red line that must be included in any initial ceasefire agreement to end the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, Tehran has sought to bolster its international alliances; following a weekend of shuttle diplomacy in Pakistan and Oman, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to St Petersburg to secure diplomatic backing from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The United States and Iran have clashed at the United Nations following Tehran's selection as a vice president for a month-long conference reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). A senior U.S. arms control official branded the appointment by non-aligned states as "beyond shameful" and an "affront" to the treaty, citing Iran’s alleged contempt for non-proliferation commitments and its refusal to fully cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran's ambassador dismissed the remarks as baseless and politically motivated.
Tehran's proposal reportedly seeks to resolve the costly blockade of the Strait of Hormuz whilst delaying any discussions regarding its nuclear programme until a later stage. However, Washington maintains that nuclear issues must be addressed from the outset, as global oil prices continue to rise over the strategic maritime chokepoint remaining severely constrained.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Washington for an historic four-day state visit, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. declaration of independence and the first trip by a British monarch in two decades. The long-planned visit has been overshadowed by significant diplomatic friction, fuelled by President Trump's fierce criticism of the UK's refusal to support the U.S. offensive in Iran, and heightened security concerns following an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump during a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday. Appearing in a Washington federal court, prosecutors alleged that the California native, who described himself in an email to relatives as the "Friendly Federal Assassin", breached a security checkpoint armed with a pump-action shotgun, a handgun, and three knives before being tackled by law enforcement.
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The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear programme and its ...
It's doubtful that Iran's proposal on resolving the two-month war will be accepted by President Donald Trump, an official source said,...
The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear programme and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
It's doubtful that Iran's proposal on resolving the two-month war will be accepted by President Donald Trump, an official source said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.
The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.
The months-long disarmament process involving the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has made little tangible progress, Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın has said.
Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
Market reaction to DeepSeek’s preview of its next-generation artificial intelligence model has been relatively subdued, in sharp contrast to the global shock triggered by its breakthrough releases last year.
Adidas shares rose after Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a historic performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (26 April), becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours.
China’s reaction to the latest tensions around Iran has been firm in tone but restrained in action. It has condemned strikes, called for dialogue and stepped up diplomacy but shown no sign of military involvement or appetite for escalation.
The death toll from a train collision near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta rose to 14 women on Tuesday (28 April), with 84 people injured, after rescuers completed efforts to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, the state rail operator said.
The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday (27 April) with attempting to assassinate the U.S. President and could face life in prison if convicted.
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day visit. The visit has gained added prominence following the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting and growing tensions between the close allies.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a landmark visit to the U.S., aimed at reinforcing ties between the two allies at a sensitive moment. The trip comes as security concerns rise in Washington and political tensions persist over foreign policy.
China is stepping up efforts to boost domestic spending and U.S. retail giant Walmart is expanding across the country to meet demand.
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