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Morning Briefing: April 4, 2026

Morning Briefing: April 4, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to help unblock Strait of Hormuz
03.04.2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to help unblock Strait of Hormuz

'Our signal to the United States and countries in the Middle East about the Strait of Hormuz was that we were open to discussing it,' says Ukrainian president

AU backs China-Pakistan peace push on Middle East, urges urgent de-escalation
03.04.2026

AU backs China-Pakistan peace push on Middle East, urges urgent de-escalation

African bloc says 5-point plan offers ‘timely’ path to diplomacy amid escalating conflict

China rejects US accusations on Panama Canal, says will 'firmly defend' its rights
03.04.2026

China rejects US accusations on Panama Canal, says will 'firmly defend' its rights

Beijing's reaction comes after US secretary of state accused China of targeting vessels flying Panama flag

Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Crimea
03.04.2026

Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Crimea

Crew ejects safely, no threat to pilots’ lives

UN food agency says global food prices rise 2.4% in March on higher energy costs
03.04.2026

UN food agency says global food prices rise 2.4% in March on higher energy costs

All major commodity groups post gains amid Middle East conflict