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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Global leaders condemn deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy.
Global leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Donald Trump, have condemned Russia’s missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed at least 34 people during Palm Sunday celebrations, calling for stronger international actions and a ceasefire.
2. Kremlin says US-Russia talks on bilateral ties progressing well.
The Kremlin stated that ongoing talks with Washington to revive US-Russia relations are progressing well, but warned that the process requires intense diplomacy and time to rebuild mutual trust.
3. Earthquake strikes Myanmar again with magnitude 5.6 tremor.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Sunday, following a series of aftershocks since the deadly March 28 quake. While no immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged, the tremor added to the ongoing devastation in the region.
4. Asian stock markets rise on tariff exemptions; Trump to announce semiconductor tariff rates.
Stock markets in Asia saw gains on Monday, driven by optimism over U.S. tariff exemptions for electronics, while U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to announce semiconductor tariff rates. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also warned about the global risks posed by U.S. tariffs.
5. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa visits UAE as part of regional diplomatic efforts.
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in the UAE on Sunday for his first official visit since assuming office in January, marking a key step in his regional diplomatic outreach following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
6. Oscar Piastri claims flawless Bahrain Grand Prix victory as McLaren takes control.
Oscar Piastri delivered a faultless drive to claim victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading from pole to flag. McLaren’s dominant pace leaves Piastri just three points behind Lando Norris in the title fight, with Verstappen now third in the standings.
7. Türkiye begins major restoration work on Hagia Sophia's domes to ensure earthquake safety.
Türkiye has launched a new phase in the restoration of Hagia Sophia, focusing on reinforcing the monument’s domes against earthquakes. The project aims to upgrade the dome’s framework while preserving the mosque’s historic value.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping national AI strategy on Wednesday, signing three executive orders aimed at securing U.S. dominance in the global artificial intelligence race by accelerating innovation, cutting red tape, and easing regulations on critical data infrastructure.
Russia and Ukraine have completed a major prisoner exchange, marking one of the largest swaps since the start of the war. The deal was based on agreements made earlier in Istanbul.
Germany and France are aiming to end a long-standing rift over their joint fighter jet project by August, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron push for unity in European defense.
Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China convened in Tehran to coordinate their positions on Iran’s nuclear programme and Western sanctions ahead of upcoming negotiations in Istanbul.
Australia has made a further payment to the United States under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed on Wednesday that a second instalment of $525 million has been paid, following an initial $500 million payment in February.
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