U.S.-Iran peace talks open in Switzerland amid Hormuz dispute
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 3rd, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Meets Romanian, Bulgarian Counterparts in Türkiye
Following the meeting with Bulgaria's minister, Shahbazov stated on X that the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in natural gas supply and transit, advancing the Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Bulgaria Green Energy Corridor project, and supporting Bulgaria’s gasification efforts.
Trump Proposes $163B Budget Cut
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Friday proposed a $163 billion cut to the federal budget that would sharply reduce spending on education, housing and medical research next year, while increasing outlays for defense and border security.
Chile downgrades tsunami alert after 7.4-magnitude earthquake off southern coast
Chilean authorities have downgraded a tsunami-related evacuation alert after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s southern coast, initially prompting widespread concern across coastal areas.
US readies Russia sanctions over Ukraine, unclear if Trump will sign, sources say
U.S. officials have finalized new economic sanctions against Russia, including banking and energy measures, to intensify pressure on Moscow to embrace U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end its war on Ukraine, according to three U.S. officials and a source familiar with the issue.
Erdogan: 1st electricity from Akkuyu Nuclear Plant by Year-End
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday announced a significant milestone for the country's energy sector, highlighting progress on its first nuclear power plant.
"By the end of this year, we will begin trial production and deliver the first electricity from Akkuyu (Nuclear Power Plant)," Erdogan said at a natural resources summit in Istanbul.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as Tehran’s renewed claim that it had blocked the Strait of Hormuz threatened to overshadow efforts to advance a tentative deal to end the war.
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-installed governor said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
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