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.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most s...
South Korea and the United States are scaling back their annual joint military exercises following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump to sub...
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Russia said its air defences downed 180 drones over the Moscow region overnight, with 620 drones reportedly targeting the area, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
South Korea and the United States are scaling back their annual joint military exercises following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump to substantially reduce American participation.
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The United States is pushing to establish a formal deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Türkiye and Syria after Israeli airstrikes on a Syrian airbase raised concerns about the risk of a wider regional confrontation.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused a planned 50 per cent tariff increase on Canadian goods for three days, saying Washington and Ottawa had reached a preliminary agreement.
A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Ethiopian nationals living in the United States, removing one of the last major legal obstacles to a broader effort to roll back humanitarian immigration protections.
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