18:31

Middle East Conflict

live Trump says U.S. could strike Iran ‘hard’ as Tehran warns of economic fallout- Middle East conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington could destroy Iran’s infrastructure “in two days,” while Tehran warned the U.S. would face growing economic costs from the conflict. The remarks came as Hezbollah reported new attacks on Israeli forces despite an extended Lebanon ceasefire.

17:48

U.S.-China relations

Five key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit as U.S.-China relations enter a new phase

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to project stability and renewed dialogue during a closely watched summit in Beijing this week, even as major disagreements over Taiwan, trade and global security remained unresolved.

16:52

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September

Pope Leo is set to visit France from 25 to 28 September, with a stop at UNESCO headquarters in Paris expected to form a significant part of the trip. 

02:59

Middle East conflict

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. 

01:42

Board of Peace

Trump may ask Israel to give Palestinian taxes to Board of Peace Gaza plan

The United States is considering asking Israel to transfer part of the tax revenues withheld from the Palestinian Authority (PA) to Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to help fund Gaza’s post-war reconstruction, according to five sources familiar with the discussions.

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.

07:27

China-U.S.

Xi is 'all business' Trump says, as talks resume in Beijing after Taiwan warning

U.S. President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday (15 May) to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could send relations spiraling.

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.

19:54

BRICS

BRICS ministers meet in Delhi as Iran war deepens and Gulf tensions rise

Foreign ministers from the expanded BRICS bloc gathered in New Delhi on Thursday (14 May) for a crucial two-day meeting overshadowed by the ongoing Iran war, internal tensions within the grouping and mounting fears over global energy supplies.

18:49

View from China

From the tarmac to the temple - Trump's Beijing day in full

Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening to a carefully choreographed reception that underscored the significance China is placing on the visit.

14:31

Mddle East Conflict

Lancet warns damage to Iran’s Pasteur Institute threatens regional health security

An article published in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, has warned that damage to Iran’s Pasteur Institute during the Israel–U.S. war on the Islamic Republic poses a “serious threat to regional health security.”

10:32

UK-U.S. relationship

'Two Kings' of the West: U.S.-UK strategic friendship and the future of the alliance

King Charles III’s latest visit to the U.S. offered more than diplomatic symbolism. It highlighted the evolving tensions, shared history and strategic uncertainties shaping the modern Anglo-American alliance.

10:02

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 14 May 2026

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

08:42

China-U.S.

China's Xi signals trade progress as ‘biggest summit’ with Trump begins

China's Xi Jinping hailed positive trade negotiations with the United States at the start of a two-day summit with President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday, with discussions also set to cover the Iran war and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

08:06

Middle East conflict

Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to ask China to help end the costly and unpopular Iran war in discussions with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, with peace talks stalled and the global economic cost of the conflict increasing.

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.

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.

08:07

Middle East conflict

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear programme outweighs Americans' economic pain

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. 

18:31

View from China

China and U.S. trade officials meet in Seoul ahead of leaders summit

Senior economic officials from China and the U.S. are holding two days of trade talks in Seoul this week ahead of a summit in Beijing, where Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet face to face for the first time this year.

10:23

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 12 May 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 12th of May, covering the latest developments you need to know.

21:01

Middle East conflict

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'on life support' after rejecting Tehran’s 'stupid' response

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (11 May) that the fragile ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he dismissed Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, raising fears the 10-week conflict could reignite and further disrupt global energy supplies.