Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for May 10th , covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pakistan says Indian missiles targeted three air bases amid rising conflict.
Pakistan claims that three of its air bases were struck by Indian missiles as tensions spike following mutual military operations, raising fears of further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
2. European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv to support ceasefire proposal.
Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Kyiv to support Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, aiming to reduce hostilities with Russia.
The diplomatic effort, backed by the US and Europe, aims to create space for negotiations and a lasting peace.
3. Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crash kills six personnel.
A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission on Friday, killing at least six army personnel.
The crash involved 12 people, including Air Force gunners and special forces members, during a graduation ceremony-related operation.
4. Germany’s Chancellor Merz vows to expand cooperation with Türkiye.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to strengthen ties with Türkiye, recognising its vital role in NATO.
He announced plans to visit Ankara soon and confirmed no decision has been made on the potential sale of Eurofighter jets, with discussions ongoing within the German government.
5. Ukraine and Hungary expel diplomats amid espionage allegations.
Ukraine and Hungary have expelled two diplomats each amid espionage accusations.
Ukraine's Security Service claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network in Transcarpathia, while Hungary retaliated by expelling Ukrainian diplomats, marking an escalation in their strained relations.
6. Diver dies during recovery operation of Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht.
A diver has died during early recovery operations for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off northern Sicily.
The 39-year-old Dutch national was working near Porticello when the accident occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation into the sinking continues.
7. FIFA approves expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 teams from 2031.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of teams to 48 from the 2031 edition.
The tournament will be hosted by the United States in 2031 and the UK in 2035, featuring 12 groups and more than 100 matches.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military...
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time addr...
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing on...
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage ar...
Iran is “essentially… no longer a threat,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (1 April), signalling...
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a "long-planned visit" that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war.
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion of its mission while also reinforcing his threats to bomb the Islamic Republic back to the Stone Age.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China.
The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.
There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.
China's three largest state-owned airlines have issued warnings regarding their financial outlook for the current year, acknowledging that the eruption of war involving Iran has driven jet fuel prices to unsustainable highs.
Russian-flagged tanker carrying approximately 700,000 barrels of crude oil docked at Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data confirmed, marking a vital and controversial delivery to an island paralysed by severe energy shortages and a suffocating U.S. blockade.
A Russian military An-26 aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 30 people on board, Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a "long-planned visit" that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
Türkiye secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1–0 away victory over Kosovo in the European qualifying play-off final, ending a 24-year absence from the tournament.
With Donald Trump in attendance, the Supreme Court of the United States on Wednesday heard arguments over the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship.
Drones detected in Estonia appear to have strayed from Ukraine while headed for Russia, the Baltic country's armed forces said late on Tuesday. Estonia had earlier said it detected drones inside and outside its airspace overnight, with broadcaster ERR reporting that drone debris was found.
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