Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 15th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he discussed Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that both sides oppose Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and support keeping key maritime routes open. Separately, Trump voiced frustration, warning that his patience is running out with Iran, calling for progress toward a deal. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon continued talks in Washington described as “productive” by U.S. officials, despite ongoing strikes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
U.S. and Chinese President are meeting in Beijing on Friday to conclude a two-day state visit focused on trade and bilateral relations. The summit comes as both sides seek to maintain a fragile trade truce reached in their previous talks, easing tensions over tariffs and critical supply chains. While Trump has expressed optimism about strengthening ties and described Xi in positive terms, the Chinese leader cautioned that mishandling sensitive issues such as Taiwan could risk destabilising relations.
Russia has carried out its most extensive aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said 1,567 drones were deployed since Wednesday, with at least 15 civilians reported killed. The Ukrainian air force stated that more than 670 drones and 56 missiles were fired overnight, with most intercepted by air defences. Kyiv was among the main targets, with damage reported at around 20 locations across the capital.
Türkiye and Kazakhstan signed 13 agreements covering investment, energy, defence, education, media, infrastructure, and finance during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Astana. Both countries also reaffirmed cooperation within the Organisation of Turkic States, with growing focus on digital development, artificial intelligence (AI), and transport connectivity. The Middle Corridor route linking Asia and Europe via the Caspian region was highlighted as increasingly important for global supply chain diversification.
The second semi-final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Vienna, where 15 countries are competing for 10 remaining spots in Saturday’s grand final. The event is being held at the Wiener Stadthalle, with five acts set to be eliminated at the end of the night. Among the performers is Azerbaijan’s representative Jiva, who performs second in the running order. This year’s contest follows Austria’s win in 2025 with the song “Wasted Love,” which secured Vienna as the host city.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in R...
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgr...
Chinese researchers have developed the world’s smallest CT scanner, a portable device designed to produce...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Russian air strikes injured 13 and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the Black Sea port city of Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, officials said on the Telegram messaging app.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped the war against Iran was nearing its end and that Tehran wanted to reach a deal, but Iran dismissed his comments as “mixed signals” as the conflict approaches its seventh month.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging the nation into darkness and leaving millions without power amid a U.S. pressure campaign that has largely blocked oil from reaching the Caribbean's largest island.
A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine boat on a refueling mission in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said, in the latest confrontation between the two countries in disputed waters.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that additional news organisations could be barred from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over coverage he described as “fake news”.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Friday that would significantly expand Washington’s military presence on the Arctic island and give the United States what he described as permanent authority over its security.
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