AnewZ Morning Brief - April 15th, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 15th, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. NORAD tracks Russian aircraft in Alaskan air defense zone

A Russian military aircraft was detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Monday but remained in international airspace, according to a statement by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

2. Trump considers temporary tariff relief for auto industry to aid supply chain shifts

President Donald Trump signaled Monday that he may temporarily exempt the auto industry from certain tariffs, giving car manufacturers time to realign their supply chains and boost domestic production.

3. China issues arrest warrants for 3 alleged US NSA agents over cyberattacks

Chinese authorities have placed three alleged US intelligence operatives on a wanted list for suspected cyberattacks targeting the Asian Winter Games and critical infrastructure, escalating cybersecurity tensions between Beijing and Washington.

4. EU's Kallas says EU working on 17th package of Russia sanctions

European Union officials are working on a 17th package of sanctions against Russia for an EU foreign ministers meeting in May, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.

5. Turkic states gather in Tashkent to boost regional trade and economic cooperation  

The Organisation of Turkic States has held a major conference in Uzbekistan aimed at strengthening economic ties, removing trade barriers, and developing new strategies for regional cooperation.  

6. Blue Origin rocket carries all-female crew into space

Blue Origin marked a milestone in space tourism Monday, launching an all-female crew aboard its NS-31 mission — the first of its kind for the company and a rare event in the history of human spaceflight.

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