Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 6th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The United States says its military operation against Iran has achieved its core objectives, while the Strait of Hormuz remains partially disrupted despite a temporary pause in U.S. escort operations. President Donald Trump cited “great progress” toward a broader agreement with Tehran, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China to pressure Iran to restore full maritime access through the strategic waterway.
The United Arab Emirates says its air defences intercepted missiles and drones for a second consecutive day after attacks near the Fujairah oil zone, though Iran denies responsibility and says its actions are directed only at the United States. Regional leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed solidarity with the UAE as fears of wider Gulf escalation continue.
A Dutch expedition cruise ship stranded near Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers is being redirected to the Canary Islands for medical evacuation and treatment. The World Health Organization says rare human-to-human transmission may have occurred onboard among close contacts, although the wider public risk remains low.
The family of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi says her condition could become life-threatening after she suffered a cardiac emergency and was hospitalised in western Iran. Her relatives and supporters are calling for her immediate release, warning that a return to prison could severely worsen her health.
At the Yerevan Dialogue 2026, Armenian Foreign Minisnter Ararat Mirzoyan said open borders, transport links and economic integration are central to achieving sustainable peace in the South Caucasus. He highlighted Armenia’s growing engagement with regional and global partners, including ongoing normalisation efforts with Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations, turn their existing missions into full embassies and appoint ambassadors, mar...
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks...
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, a $10.75 billion waterway giving the country's landlocked southwest a shorter, direct route to th...
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 Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks by the Iran-aligned group deepen regional tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations, turn their existing missions into full embassies and appoint ambassadors, marking a further expansion of ties restored under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords.
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, a $10.75 billion waterway giving the country's landlocked southwest a shorter, direct route to the sea and Southeast Asian markets.
Pakistan has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at the United Nations, warning that escalating fighting in Yemen and increased activity around the Bab al-Mandab Strait threaten regional stability, global shipping and energy security.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of war crimes, including murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention.
Wednesday's session of the 24th Arab Media Summit in Dubai has shifted the discussion towards a central question for modern media: how can regional news organisations tell their own stories while reaching audiences far beyond their borders?
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