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.
Trump to nominate T. Elliot Gaiser as assistant attorney general for legal counsel
President Donald Trump is set to nominate T. Elliot Gaiser as the Assistant Attorney General to lead the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), according to a report by The New York Times. Gaiser, an experienced legal professional, is expected to play a pivotal role in advising the President and the executive branch on legal matters, including constitutional interpretation and federal law. The OLC is responsible for providing legal opinions that guide the administration’s policy decisions and ensuring that executive actions comply with the law. Gaiser's nomination comes as the Trump administration continues to shape its legal priorities, with the position being a key one in maintaining the integrity of executive actions and policies.
Denmark prime minister to visit Greenland as Trump applies pressure
Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, is set to visit Greenland on Wednesday for discussions with the territory's incoming government, following U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated interest in acquiring control of the Arctic island.
Frederiksen's three-day trip comes less than a week after U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland, which was met with a cool reception from both Danish and Greenlandic officials.
Greenland’s newly elected Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who secured a coalition government in last month's general election, expressed his support for Frederiksen’s visit. He affirmed that Denmark remains "Greenland's closest partner."
Tensions between Greenland and Denmark have surfaced in recent years due to historical mistreatment of Greenlanders during colonial rule. However, President Trump’s interest in Greenland, amid growing international competition for influence in the Arctic, has prompted Denmark to prioritize strengthening its relationship with the island.
'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for Kennedy assassination to be reinvestigated
At a U.S. House of Representatives hearing on April 1, 2025, film director Oliver Stone and author James DiEugenio called for a renewed investigation into the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. They urged lawmakers to reconsider the Warren Commission’s conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, citing evidence discrepancies and potential CIA involvement. Stone, known for his 1991 film JFK, reiterated his belief in a conspiracy, while DiEugenio criticized the secrecy surrounding government records. Their testimony came after President Donald Trump’s directive to release declassified documents, further fueling the debate over the true circumstances of Kennedy’s death. Despite official findings, public skepticism remains high, with many Americans still questioning the official narrative.
Israel expands military operation in Gaza, defence minister says
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday a significant escalation of military operations in Gaza, revealing plans to seize large portions of the enclave and integrate them into Israel's security zones. In a statement, Katz confirmed that a mass evacuation of civilians from combat zones would be carried out. He urged the people of Gaza to eliminate Hamas and secure the release of Israeli hostages, emphasizing that this was the only path to ending the ongoing conflict.
Russia's air defense shot down 93 Ukrainian drones overnight, TASS reports
Russia's air defense units intercepted and destroyed 93 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to reports from Russian news agencies TASS. The drones were reportedly targeted as part of ongoing military operations in the conflict between the two nations.
South Korea's acting president Han urges calm ahead of impeachment ruling
South Korea's Acting President Han Duck-soo urged the nation to calmly accept the Constitutional Court's decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, emphasizing respect for the rule of law. During a ministerial safety meeting on Wednesday, Han called on politicians to avoid statements that could incite violence, urging a focus on national unity over political division. With the court set to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday, Han also directed police to enhance security for constitutional court justices and key infrastructure, stressing that any illegal actions or violence would not be tolerated.
Actor Val Kilmer, star of 'Batman Forever', dies at 65, NYT reports
Actor Val Kilmer, renowned for his iconic roles in Batman Forever and The Doors, has passed away at the age of 65 in Los Angeles, according to The New York Times. His daughter, Mercedes, confirmed that the cause of death was pneumonia. Kilmer had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and had since recovered from the illness, she added.
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One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi ...
The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, urging Washington to step in to ensure that Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement.
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The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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