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AnewZ Morning Brief - April 2nd, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 2nd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Qatar Calls for Immediate Talks on Gaza Ceasefire's Next Phase
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Qatar’s prime minister has urged Israel and Hamas to start immediate negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, stressing the need for swift progress as outlined in the truce agreement.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has called on Israel and Hamas to begin immediate negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, as outlined in the existing agreement.
Speaking at a press conference in Doha , Prime Minister emphasized the urgency of advancing talks, though no clear timeline has been set.
Under the ceasefire agreement, discussions on phase two should begin before the 16th day of the truce, which falls on Monday. The next stage is expected to include the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, a permanent ceasefire, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Mediators, including Qatar, have been engaging with both sides remotely and have outlined an agenda for the negotiations. Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of progress in the coming days to reach an agreement before day 42 of the truce.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will begin negotiations on phase two during his visit to Washington on Monday, where he is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. Following their discussions, Witkoff will engage with Egyptian and Qatari officials, who have played key roles in ceasefire mediation efforts.
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JFK investigation
'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for Kennedy assassination to be reinvestigated
Oliver Stone and James DiEugenio testified before the U.S. House on April 1, 2025, urging a reopening of the investigation into John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination, citing new documents and inconsistencies in the official account.
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Trump set to unveil sweeping tariffs amid global backlash
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will impose a new wave of tariffs on Wednesday, escalating fears of a deepening global trade war. The announcement, set for 4 p.m. ET in the Rose Garden, marks the culmination of weeks of warnings and speculation.
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Albanese and Dutton promise to protect Australia as US tariffs loom over beef exports
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have both pledged to defend the country’s national interests as the United States signals possible tariffs targeting Australian beef exports.
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Russia’s top economic envoy to visit Washington as Trump-Putin diplomacy accelerates
A senior Russian official is expected to arrive in Washington this week for direct talks with the Trump administration, a source familiar with the plan confirmed.
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