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U.S. forces resume blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iran

60d ago

Middle East

U.S. forces resume blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iran

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

61d ago

View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre and a Patriot missile battery in Bahrain, while its Aerospace Force targeted an airbase in Jordan.

61d ago

Oil Prices

Oil prices hit four-week high as U.S.-Iran attacks raise Hormuz supply fears

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest level in four weeks as the United States and Iran stepped up attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh uncertainty to global energy supplies.

Death toll rises to 30 in deadly Bangkok bar fire, 'no clear sign of a fire exit'

61d ago

Pub fire in Bangkok

Death toll rises to 30 in deadly Bangkok bar fire, 'no clear sign of a fire exit'

An overnight fire at a popular bar in Bangkok has killed at least 30 people and injured 70 others, making it one of the deadliest pub disasters in the Thai capital in recent years. Authorities say the venue quickly filled with thick smoke, trapping patrons inside.

61d ago

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 14th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Afghan authorities seek wider foreign investment and cooperation

61d ago

View from Afghanistan

Afghan authorities seek wider foreign investment and cooperation

Afghan authorities in Kabul and Herat have sought wider investment, trade and environmental cooperation with Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran and an international aid organisation.

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

61d ago

Middle East

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

Iran vows legal action against Israel and U.S. over conflict deaths

62d ago

View from Iran

Iran vows legal action against Israel and U.S. over conflict deaths

Iran has said it remains determined to pursue legal action against Israel and the United States over the deaths of senior officials and civilians during recent military confrontations, insisting it will seek accountability through international bodies.

Britain moves to outlaw Iran-linked groups under new state-threat powers

62d ago

UK IRGC Support Ban

Britain moves to outlaw Iran-linked groups under new state-threat powers

Britain has moved to target Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and another Iran-linked organisation using new state-threat powers following a series of antisemitic incidents across the country.

Pakistan urges restraint after renewed U.S.-Iran escalation

62d ago

View from Pakistan

Pakistan urges restraint after renewed U.S.-Iran escalation

Pakistan on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over the latest escalation in the Middle East following renewed military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. It urged all sides to exercise restraint and honour commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Iran's Pezeshkian arrives in India for BRICS summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the weekend BRICS summit, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, joining a host of foreign dignitaries.

Fresh attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping raising fears of oil supplies

17:00

Middle East

live Fresh attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping raising fears of oil supplies

Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.

Drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw train near Polish border

18:46

Russia-Ukraine war

live Drone hits Kyiv-Warsaw train near Polish border

A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.

The Gulf conflict reaches Dubai’s property market

09:30

Economic impact

The Gulf conflict reaches Dubai’s property market

Dubai’s property market has spent years climbing. Now, for the first time since 2021, prices are moving in the opposite direction.

Saudi shuts down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping

18:43

Middle East

Saudi shuts down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping

Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad saying the strike originated from Iraq.

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