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.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported...
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footag...
The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan's relative stability may not be sustainable unless the country's current authorities change policies af...
Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Mexico wearing badges bearing the hashtag "168" in memory of victims of the deadly Minab school missile st...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a two-day state visit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. It was his first trip to the cou...
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Mexico wearing badges bearing the hashtag "168" in memory of victims of the deadly Minab school missile strike, which occurred during the U.S. and Israeli raids on Iran on 28 February, according to the Iran Football Federation.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
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Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Mexico wearing badges bearing the hashtag "168" in memory of victims of the deadly Minab school missile strike, which occurred during the U.S. and Israeli raids on Iran on 28 February, according to the Iran Football Federation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up a two-day state visit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. It was his first trip to the country since 2019, and a visit that carries more strategic weight than its carefully choreographed ceremonies might suggest.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
A Paris court has dismissed criminal charges against New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Téin, ending a high-profile case that drew international attention and renewed scrutiny of France’s handling of independence movements in its overseas territories.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war continued.
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