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.
Saudi Arabia said its overnight strikes on Iran-backed group targets in Iraq were carried out in self-defence and warned it would take further militar...
Pakistan has declared hepatitis C a national emergency and launched a nationwide campaign to screen more than 164 million people, as it steps up effor...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted three tankers and stopped them in Iran's southern waters early on Wednesday. It also ann...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that there is a good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran, but warned that Washington would resume military operation if negotiations fail.
Yemen warned the Houthis were seeking to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy in the Red Sea, as U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a "good chance" of a deal with Tehran but warned strikes could resume if talks failed.
Moscow should stop linking Russia-Armenia relations to Azerbaijan, Baku's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada has said, after Russia again raised the Collective Security Treaty Organisation's role during the former Garabagh conflict.
Saudi Arabia said its overnight strikes on Iran-backed group targets in Iraq were carried out in self-defence and warned it would take further military action if the groups launched new attacks against the kingdom.
Pakistani businesses are warning that growing difficulties in obtaining United Arab Emirates (UAE) visas are disrupting trade, delaying investment and limiting access to a key export market, despite both Islamabad and Abu Dhabi saying there is no official visa ban.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted three tankers and stopped them in Iran's southern waters early on Wednesday. It also announced a ballistic missile attack on two U.S. bases in Jordan.
On 29 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on meetings involving Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. military action, and the funeral of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
The European Union has added Russian energy company Inter RAO to its latest sanctions package, raising questions over the future of Georgia's power sector. The move could have implications for electricity supplies in Tbilisi because of the company's indirect ownership of key energy assets.
Russia’s largest retailer Wildberries has begun searching for warehouse space in Kazakhstan, Moscow’s Kommersant newspaper has reported, citing sources in the real estate market. It comes after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged around 10 per cent of the online marketplace's logistics hubs in Russia.
Yerevan has seen a surge in Russians seeking apartments ahead of Moscow's parliamentary elections in September and amid rumours of mass mobilisation, Russian-language publication Verstka has reported, citing anecdotal evidence from local estate agents.
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