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.
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted an amendment condemning the mass migrant flows into Spain's North...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped the war against Iran was nearing its end and that Tehran wanted to reach a deal, but Iran di...
Russian air strikes injured 13 and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the Black Sea port ci...
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks by the Iran-aligned group deepen regional tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted an amendment condemning the mass migrant flows into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in late July, and demanded a thorough, independent investigation to clarify who is responsible for the incident.
Rivers around the world experienced one of their driest years in decades in 2025, according to the World Meteorological Organization, which warned that declining water reserves could threaten future supplies.
Russian air strikes injured 13 and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and in the Black Sea port city of Odesa in the early hours of Thursday, officials said on the Telegram messaging app.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the European Union's first “associate member” in a push to forge new links among allies in “an openly hostile world”.
Hashim Thaçi was once one of the most recognisable faces of Kosovo’s struggle for independence. On Wednesday, that political journey reached a dramatic turning point when a court in The Hague sentenced him to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the 1998-99 Kosovo conflict.
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