19:04

Middle East conflict

live Iran says it has no trust in U.S. as nuclear tensions and talks continue- Middle East conflict

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and will only consider negotiations if Washington shows seriousness. His remarks came as talks on Iran’s nuclear programme continued, with Trump and Xi also opposing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. 

15:00

OTS Summit

Aliyev joins OTS leaders at informal summit in Kazakhstan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is participating in the informal summit of the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, on 15 May. The summit focuses on regional cooperation, digital development and transport connectivity.

12:42

European security

Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended, reopens airport

Finland said that suspected drone activity in the skies above the country's capital region on Friday no longer posed a threat and that the situation was returning to normal as Helsinki's airport reopened.

12:35

Politics

Anti-Arab chants erupt as Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem's Old City

Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter on Thursday under heavy security, with some calling for the death of Arabs and for Palestinian villages to be burned during an annual march marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem in 1967.

11:56

Middle East conflict

U.S. describes Israel-Lebanon talks as 'positive and productive'

The United States cast Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday as "productive and positive" and a State Department official said more discussions aimed at ending their conflict will continue on Friday.

10:11

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 15 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 15th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:51

Trade

China stocks choppy, yuan weakens as investors await clarity on Trump-Xi talks

China stocks wavered in morning trade on Friday, with investors cautious heading into the last day of a high-stakes summit between U.S. and China's President, which has delivered a few deals so far.

03:09

Middle East Conflict

Tehran warns over ‘collusion’ as Iran pushes BRICS stance on war - Middle East conflict

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran loomed over U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, as signs emerged that the conflict is causing a shift in alliances across the Middle East.

03:08

China-U.S. relations

Trump-Xi talks begin under shadow of Taiwan and Iran tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are holding high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday, following a ceremonial welcome, with both leaders highlighting cooperation despite ongoing tensions. 

00:14

Ukraine War

Deadly Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv kill 12, including children

At least 12 people, including two children, were killed in Kyiv after Russia launched massive overnight drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital and other regions, officials said.

12:55

Weather impact

More than 100 killed as storms hit India’s Uttar Pradesh state

More than 100 people were killed in a violent storm that battered India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, with rain and hail, the state Disaster Management and Relief office said on Thursday.

09:29

Hantavirus

Hantavirus risk to public remains very low, U.S. health official says

The risk from hantavirus to the general public remains very low, and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has more than 100 staff members actively working on the outbreak, a governmental health official said on Wednesday.

02:59

Middle East Conflict

Tehran tightens grip on Hormuz; Trump says 'we don't need any help with Iran' - Middle East conflict 13 May

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran as he left for a high-stakes summit in Beijing on Tuesday, as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.

15:00

Social Media ban

How do social media rules for under-16s vary around the world?

Just one week after a similar move by Australia, Greece announced that it will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, as governments around the world weigh tougher rules amid growing concerns over mental health, safety and screen addiction.

14:16

Energy crisis

Modi cuts motorcade size to save fuel amid energy price surge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures amid surging energy prices linked to the Iran war.

13:00

Hantavirus breach

Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital as medics race to curb spread

A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols, according to officials, as medics around the world work to stop the spread of the outbreak.

12:05

Politics

Nvidia CEO joins Trump’s China trip amid high-stakes trade talks

President Donald Trump said he would urge China’s Xi Jinping to “open up” to U.S. business during his trip to a summit in Beijing on Wednesday. He also added Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a group of executives travelling with him, following a stop in Alaska en route.

11:39

Ukraine war

Renewed Russian attacks follow expiry of short ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian forces have launched renewed attacks across Ukraine following the expiry of a short U.S.-mediated ceasefire, Ukrainian officials said, marking a sharp escalation in hostilities after days of relative restraint.

14:58

Artifical Intelligence

Humanoid says AI 'brain' can train robots in days as humanoid race accelerates

A robotics startup says it has built an AI “brain” that can teach humanoid robots new physical skills in days rather than months, as the race to deploy human-shaped machines in factories and warehouses accelerates.

13:22

Counter terrorism

Australia charges ISIS-linked women with slavery offences after Syria return

Australian police have charged two women linked to the Islamic State group with slavery offences after they returned from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.

12:28

Digital Security

Apple and Meta oppose Canadian bill over encryption and privacy concerns

Apple and Meta have publicly opposed a Canadian bill they say could force technology companies to weaken encryption on devices and online services if it becomes law.

12:08

Hantavirus

Singapore isolates cruise passengers linked to deadly hantavirus outbreak

Singapore has isolated and is testing two of its residents who travelled aboard a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday.

15:26

Energy crisis

Maersk beats profit forecasts but warns Iran war driving sharp rise in fuel costs

Shipping group Maersk beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday but warned that the Iran war had pushed its fuel costs up by around $500 million a month, adding that the energy crisis would persist even if a peace deal were reached.

14:35

Gaza conflict

Israeli strike kills son of Hamas leader in Trump-led talks

An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated Gaza talks, as group leaders met in Cairo to shore up a fragile ceasefire with Israel.