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.
Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) 2026 has begun in Azerbaijan’s capital, bringing together government representatives, business leaders, inves...
Pakistan faces a fresh test over preferential access to one of its biggest export markets as the European Union introduces a new GSP+ framework fro...
Kazakhstan plans to build an international Earth observation satellite network of up to 14 spacecraft, expanding a project already bringing togethe...
An eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has disrupted air travel, school activities and fishing operations, with hundreds of passengers stranded at Jakarta’s main airport on Sunday.
At least five people were killed and five others injured when an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, 6 September, local officials said.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that the United States must recognise that the “rules of the game” in its war against Iran had changed “before it is too late”, a day after Washington struck several Iranian tankers in the Gulf.
Two Greek military pilots were killed on Saturday when an F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, officials said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on efforts to end the Ukraine war.
U.S. special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday on efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
A battle over the future of the European Union’s diplomatic service is deepening divisions over who controls the bloc’s foreign policy, as EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas pushes back against plans to overhaul her service.
The Strait of Hormuz is moving into a more complicated stage of the U.S.-Iran war. Tehran says it will establish a new restricted maritime zone around the waterway, while Iran and Oman are preparing to formalise a separate shipping route intended to restore at least part of commercial traffic.
The European Union is preparing to boost investment in Greenland, as Brussels moves to deepen political and economic ties with the Arctic territory amid growing strategic competition involving the U.S., Russia and China.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said a newly commissioned destroyer will become part of the country's nuclear response system, capable of delivering what he described as “annihilating retaliatory strikes”.
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