Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 14th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The war involving the U.S., Israel and Iran is set to dominate President Donald Trump's visit to China with Tehran warning Gulf states against cooperating with Israel or Washington. South Korea official believes that Iran is likely behind the attack on one of its ships. Several oil tankers have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah and Israel continue targeting each other during a ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other of violations.
With peace talks stalled and the global economic cost of the conflict increasing, Trump is expected to seek China's support to help end the Iran war. However diplomatic negotiations remain deadlocked over Tehran’s nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and demands linked to Lebanon. Rising oil prices, inflation and fears of broader geopolitical instability are adding pressure on Washington as the conflict continues without a breakthrough.
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Donald Trump to Beijing by stressing the importance of stable U.S.–China relations and signalling progress in ongoing trade negotiations. While both sides are discussing tariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and rare earths, the summit is also heavily shaped by tensions over Iran and Taiwan, with analysts describing it as one of the most consequential U.S.–China meetings in years.
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine overnight, striking Kyiv and several other regions, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure, and injuring dozens of civilians. Ukrainian officials said the barrage was among the most intense since the start of the full-scale invasion, with heavy fighting continuing along the front line and NATO countries responding to security risks near their borders.
Families of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Georgia say every delay in approving treatment causes irreversible damage, as the disease permanently destroys muscle tissue over time. Parents protesting in Tbilisi are demanding urgent access to internationally approved therapies and warn they may take the case to the European Court of Human Rights if the government fails to act.
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump...
Iran has said that reaching an agreement with the U.S. to end the war does not mean Tehran will overlook what it describes as war crimes committed aga...
Pakistan's political leadership on Monday welcomed a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending more than three months of confli...
Uzbekistan and five partner countries have signed a protocol to further develop the CASCA+ railway corridor, a growing transport route linking Central...
The UK has become the latest country to annouce a social media ban for children under 16. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the announcement on...
Uzbekistan and five partner countries have signed a protocol to further develop the CASCA+ railway corridor, a growing transport route linking Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Türkiye that provides an alternative connection between Asian and European markets.
An armed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on a Black Sea beach in northern Türkiye on Sunday, prompting a security operation and the controlled detonation of its munitions.
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx has far exceeded initial expectations, the Migration Ministry said on Monday.
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by a Lebanon-related provision in an emerging agreement with Iran, according to Israeli officials.
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and the country's ties with the European Union over immigration concerns.
Pakistan's political leadership on Monday welcomed a breakthrough agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending more than three months of conflict, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif describing it as a major diplomatic success and a victory for peace.
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx has far exceeded initial expectations, the Migration Ministry said on Monday.
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".
British lawmakers look set to revisit assisted dying in the new parliamentary session after Labour MP Lauren Edwards said she would reintroduce legislation that failed to complete its passage through Parliament earlier this year.
Israel expects to secure new contracts for its air and missile defence systems from European countries within weeks, as governments across the continent continue to strengthen their militaries amid security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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