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Middle East conflict

Houthis launch missiles into Israel as death toll climbs after a month of war - Saturday 28 March

The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.

17:52

Energy crisis

Pakistan government steps in to shield citizens from fuel costs

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his government will absorb a 56bn-rupee fuel subsidy to shield people from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

23:51

Middle East conflict

G7 foreign ministers call for an end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war

The foreign ministers of the G7 group of nations on Friday called for an immediate stop to attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Iran war.

23:52

Middle East conflict

Iran rebukes U.S. amid reports of peace plan handed to Tehran by Pakistan - Wednesday 25 March

Both the United States and Iran are giving conflicting messages about trying to end the conflict in the Middle East as the rest of the world battle with the consequences of the war. Welcome to AnewZ's coverage of the tensions in the Middle East.

09:49

Energy

Moldovan parliament backs energy state of emergency after power line struck

Moldova's parliament approved the introduction of a 60-day energy state of emergency after Russian attacks in neighbouring Ukraine knocked out of service a power line providing most of the country's energy. Deputies approved the measure with 72 votes in favour in the 101-member chamber. 

06:50

Middle East conflict

Pakistan offers U.S.-Iran talks as Lebanon expels Iran envoy - Tuesday 24 March

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. was talking to the right people in Iran to make a deal on Tuesday (24 March), as Pakistan's Prime Minister offered to host peace talks between the two countries to bring about an end to the conflict.  

15:44

Middle East conflict

Eurozone consumer confidence drops as Iran war fuels economic strain

Eurozone private sector growth almost stalled this month, a key survey showed on Tuesday, adding to evidence that the bloc is already feeling economic fallout from the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, with inflation rising and growth slowing.

13:16

Italian politics

Italy rejects Prime Minister Meloni's justice plans in referendum

Italian voters emphatically rejected a flagship judicial reform championed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, dealing a blow to her right-wing coalition ahead of next year's general elections. Meloni posted on social media "clearly, we regret this missed opportunity to modernise Italy".

08:07

Colombia

Colombian military plane crashes killing 66 people, four missing

A Colombian military plane carrying 128 passengers crashed during a takeoff on Monday (23 March) from Puerto Leguizamo, on the border with Peru, killing 66 people, as rescuers shuttled dozens of survivors to nearby hospitals and searched for four who were still missing, according to a top official.

23:46

Middle East conflict

Tehran denies any talks with U.S., while Trump claims ‘major points of agreement’ with Iran - Monday 23 March

Trump says U.S. found “major points of agreement” with Iran and has paused strikes on Iranian power plants, but Tehran denies any direct talks or negotiations, contradicting U.S. claims - latest on Middle East conflict.

14:49

French politics

Former French PM Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Former French Socialist prime minister Lionel Jospin has died at the age of 88, broadcaster BFM reported on Monday, citing party sources. The cause of death was not immediately known.

10:57

Albania

Violent protests in Tirana amid alleged corruption case

Violent clashes broke out between police and opposition protesters in Tirana on Sunday (22 March) as demonstrators were demanding the resignation of the Albanian government following corruption allegations against the deputy prime minister.

10:19

Plane crash

Two dead as Air Canada Express plane hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said.

08:31

London attack

'Sickening' suspected arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in London

In UK's capital, four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation in north London were set ablaze, police said on Monday, adding that the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the incident "sickening."

18:23

Pakistan - Afghanistan

Pakistan denies targeting hospital in Kabul strikes

Pakistani authorities have denied claims by the Afghan government that a hospital was targeted, insisting that its airstrikes were aimed solely at military and terrorist sites in and around Kabul.

17:42

Middle East conflict

Iran's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib: Here's what we know

Iran’s intelligence chief, Esmail Khatib, has been killed in an Israeli missile strike carried out overnight, according to Iranian state media. He was a longstanding figure within Iran’s tightly controlled leadership.

12:27

Myanmar Politics

Myanmar parliament convenes for the first time in 5 years

Myanmar's Parliament will has convened for the first in the five years since the current military administration seized power five years ago ousting Nobel winner Aung San Suu Kyi.

07:37

Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

'One Battle After Another' tops the Oscars with 6 awards, followed by 'Sinners' which takes 4, 'Frankenstein' 3 and Netflix's most-watched film in its history, 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning 2. There was also the rare event of a tie.

14:28

Middle East Conflict

Prices soar in Turkmenistan as Iran war continues

Prices are rising sharply in Turkmenistan after the war disrupted imports from neighbouring Iran, a major supplier of fruit, vegetables, construction materials and cigarettes. Retailers and consumers warn the shortages are already driving up costs.

13:54

Peace

Turkish President Erdoğan awards peace prize to UN Chief Guterres

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has accepted a peace prize awarded to him in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the Atatürk International Peace Prize to the UN chief in the country’s capital.

11:09

Cinema

We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

Netflix has announced a sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with director Maggie Kang saying she is excited to show audiences what more is in store.

08:10

Nepal elections

Nepal elections: Former rapper to become Prime Minister

Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's prime minister after winning a landslide in the country's 2026 elections. The election comes after a GenZ-led protest in which dozens died in September last year, helped to overthrow the government

07:27

War

Why is water infrastructure being used as a weapon in war?

Although against international humanitarian war, targeting desalination plants and other key locations is increasingly being used as a way of making an opponent weaker in battle. Water-related violent events have increased rapidly since 2022.

11:11

Georgia

Landslide closes major road in Tkibuli, Georgia

Residents of the village of Kurseb in western Georgia have been evacuated to safety after a landslide struck the area. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene and authorities closed a key road as a precaution.