56d ago
Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely ​monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye. 

56d ago
Middle East

Two U.S. troops killed in Jordan as Iran-U.S. conflict escalates

Two U.S. service members have been killed and another is missing following an Iranian attack in Jordan, the U.S. military said on Saturday (18 July), as fighting between Washington and Tehran intensified despite efforts to revive a collapsed ceasefire.

57d ago
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 18 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 18th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

57d ago
View from Iran

Iran unveils ambitious space programme despite conflict and sanctions

Iran's space programme is advancing with new communications, radar and Earth observation satellites despite conflict and sanctions, the head of the Iranian Space Agency has said. He also outlined expanded international cooperation and a revised long-term strategy.

57d ago
Cuba U.S.

Cuban president accuses Washington of reviving 'McCarthyism'

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has criticised the latest U.S. sanctions on Cuba, accusing Washington of reviving a "new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism" through a campaign against what he called the global "radical left."

57d ago
Middle East conflict

U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Iran, CENTCOM says

The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.