Trump

14:57

Middle East tension

Trump urges more international support as U.S. and Israel continue operations in Iran - Latest on Middle East crisis

Israel reportedly launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday (20 March), a day after U.S. President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

13:41

Military Operations

Trump’s “special military operation” in Iran: Lessons from Ukraine

Starting a war is easy; ending one is far harder. The maxim, often attributed to Gabriel García Márquez, has held true in Ukraine. After four years of conflict, Russia has failed to achieve its strategic aims. Now the U.S. risks a similar outcome in Iran.

00:02

Middle East tensions

live Iran cannot enrich uranium or make missiles, says Israeli PM Netanyahu - Middle East crisis, 19th March

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field without U.S. or Qatari involvement, and warned that any Iranian attack on Qatar would prompt massive retaliation. The comments come as regional tensions soar after Tehran fired missiles at Gulf energy sites.

13:29

Politics

U.S. and China at odds over Middle East war and Hormuz strategy

The war in the Middle East is exposing deeper tensions between the United States and China, particularly over control of global energy routes. As the Strait of Hormuz becomes a focal point, both powers are revealing sharply contrasting strategic priorities.

20:01

Opinion

Europe’s strategic dilemma amid escalation in the Middle East

The ongoing escalation in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran is not merely another episode in the long history of the region's crises. It is also a revealing illustration of Europe’s increasingly conflicted position within a rapidly transforming international order.

15:55

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

The real power of the Strait of Hormuz

The real power of the Strait of Hormuz lies not in closing it, but in the threat of closure.

14:28

Middle East conflict

Ali Larijani killed: What to know about Iran's late Security Chief

Iran has confirmed the death of its top security Chief, Ali Larijani after Israel claimed responsibility for his death. They also confirmed the killing of Basij commander Soleimani.

18:33

Middle East conflict

Trump’s call to guard Hormuz shipping faces reluctant global response

Governments around the world are responding cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for countries to send naval ships to the Strait of Hormuz to protect commercial shipping and help restore the flow of global oil supplies.

18:43

Diplomacy

U.S.- China economic chiefs meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.

15:05

Politics

Israeli forces reportedly kill Palestinian family of four in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian father, mother, and two of their children as they drove in West Bank on Sunday (15 March), Palestinian health authorities said, and the Israeli military said the incident was under review.

11:45

Missile tests

North Korean leader supervises multiple rocket launcher test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-launch of 12 600mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers on Saturday (14 March), state media KCNA said, after the United States and South Korea this week launched their annual large-scale military drills in South Korea.

10:11

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 15 March, 2026

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

09:00

Middle East tension

Trump threatens more attacks on Iran’s Kharg Island, presses allies on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign of ending on Sunday ( 15 March).

15:13

Middle East conflict

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

Israel and Iran continued to exchange strikes on Friday (13 March), as the U.S. and French militaries reported deaths in Iraq, and the U.N. launched a $325 million appeal to help Lebanon, where a seventh of the population have left their homes since fighting began. 

12:44

Gas imports

EU set to ease gas approval rules to secure supplies

The European Commission will instruct governments to be flexible in enforcing EU rules on gas imports, diplomats told Reuters on Thursday (12 March), a move likely to benefit imports from Azerbaijan.

23:50

Middle East tensions

U.S. needs to 'shut down' Middle East military bases: Mojtaba Khamenei - Thursday, 12 March

The U.S. should shut down its military bases in the Middle East, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday (12 March). His words were read out by a broadcaster on state Iranian television.

21:42

View from Iran

Iran lays down pre-conditions for end to Israel-US war

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has set recognition of Tehran’s inalienable rights, payment of war compensation, and international guarantees against any future invasion as conditions for ending the U.S.–Israel war with the Islamic Republic.

12:14

Middle East conflict

U.S. and Iran exchange threats - Tuesday, 10 March

Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.

14:53

View from Afghanistan

U.S. labels Taliban‑led Afghanistan as ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ amid hostage concerns

The United States has designated Afghanistan a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention”, accusing the Taliban of holding American citizens to gain political concessions and demanding the immediate release of detained Americans.

09:43

Middle East conflict

Australia grants humanitarian visas to Iranian women footballers

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.

09:32

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 10 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.    

09:22

Middle East conflict

Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Putin amid Iran tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.

12:05

Middle East conflict

Why killing leaders doesn’t ensure military or political victory

Recent operations by the U.S. military have led some to believe that a decapitating strike is a silver bullet capable of fixing any foreign policy problem swiftly. However, this logic is flawed, and the risks of relying on swift, targeted actions are too great to ignore.

10:17

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 9 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 9th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.