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.
China and several Central Asian countries have agreed to develop a joint satellite constellation to monitor natural disasters, track environmental cha...
Donald Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S. has suffered a major setback after the Supreme Court declined t...
Pakistan has responded to a deadly Karachi Rangers compound attack with cross-border strikes and diplomatic protests against Afghanistan, signalling a...
Police in Monaco and France were searching on Tuesday (30 June) for a suspected bomber after a parcel explosion wounded three people in the wealthy Me...
The United States is expected on Wednesday to formally signal that it will not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), triggering a lengthy r...
Russia and NATO appear to be entering a new phase of strategic rivalry as hopes of renewed diplomacy fade and both sides prepare for a prolonged period of confrontation.
Donald Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S. has suffered a major setback after the Supreme Court declined to embrace the central constitutional argument behind his policy.
Pakistan has responded to a deadly Karachi Rangers compound attack with cross-border strikes and diplomatic protests against Afghanistan, signalling a tougher counterterrorism stance towards militants it says are based there.
Police in Monaco and France were searching on Tuesday (30 June) for a suspected bomber after a parcel explosion wounded three people in the wealthy Mediterranean principality. Authorities are treating the incident as attempted murder.
Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing.
Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to 'stand down' and resume technical talks, allowing vessels allowed to move freely under the interim peace deal, a U.S. official said.
The United States and Iran have agreed to halt strikes against each other, in a potential breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions. The two sides are expected to meet in Doha on Tuesday to address their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Six adults were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in northern Germany on Monday, with police detaining two people, including the suspected gunman.
Donald Trump's attempt to end automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S. has suffered a major setback after the Supreme Court declined to embrace the central constitutional argument behind his policy.
Pakistan has responded to a deadly Karachi Rangers compound attack with cross-border strikes and diplomatic protests against Afghanistan, signalling a tougher counterterrorism stance towards militants it says are based there.
Police in Monaco and France were searching on Tuesday (30 June) for a suspected bomber after a parcel explosion wounded three people in the wealthy Mediterranean principality. Authorities are treating the incident as attempted murder.
The United States is expected on Wednesday to formally signal that it will not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), triggering a lengthy review process that could ultimately reshape the North American free trade framework.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for renewed global action to prevent terrorism by tackling its root causes, warning that rising global instability is creating conditions in which extremist groups can thrive.
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