Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 5th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States said it struck Iranian boats following alleged threats to shipping, while Iran is accused of earlier attacks on UAE infrastructure. Global concern is growing, with the European Union and India urging restraint, as conflicting claims over civilian casualties, ship incidents, and regional security continue to escalate uncertainty.
Iranian media reported that five civilians were killed when U.S. forces targeted small cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz, disputing Washington’s account of the incident. The semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing a military source, said an investigation found that American forces had attacked two small boats carrying people from Khasab on the coast of Oman toward Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a ceasefire with Russia "starting at 00:00 on the night of 5-6 May," saying that "human life is far more valuable than any anniversary celebration.” Zelenskyy said no official request was made to Ukraine regarding the "cessation of hostilities" announced by Moscow for Victory Day celebrations in Russia later this week.
A blast at a fireworks plant in Hunan Province in China has killed 21 people and injured 61, with the incident occurring in the capital Changsha. Emergency crews, including hundreds of firefighters and medical staff, responded to the scene as images showed heavy smoke and widespread destruction. President Xi Jinping has called for a swift investigation and strict accountability, as authorities work to determine the cause of the explosion.
The Met Gala 2026 turned the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps into a high-fashion runway under the theme “Costume Art,” blending nature, history, and surrealism. Stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Blake Lively, Tyla, and Jennie Kim showcased standout looks ranging from ethereal gowns to bold, sculptural designs, highlighting fashion as a universal form of artistic expression.
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Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A drone hit a petrol station in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv early on Tuesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app, adding that there was also a strike on warehouse facilities in another part of the city.
University students in Mexico have held a vigil for a 21-year-old Spanish exchange student killed in the central state of Morelos, with authorities investigating her death as a possible feminicide.
Every day since a torrent of mud and rocks destroyed a Nepal-China border crossing high up in the Himalayas last month, Arushi Gupta's parents have called and messaged their missing daughter hoping she somehow survived.
Foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand delivered opening statements on Tuesday at the first meeting of a UN arbitration process to resolve a long-running maritime dispute between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
A federal judge has halted a Trump administration immigration policy that would have significantly changed how long foreign students, exchange visitors and international journalists can remain in the United States.
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