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07:07

Syria Army Integration

Syria says armed factions integrated into national army as government pushes state control

Syria's government has integrated armed factions into the national army and is restructuring its security institutions as part of a broader effort to consolidate state authority and support the country's post-conflict recovery, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Monday.

05:14

U.S.-Canada Trade

Trump threatens Bombardier sales ban as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump has said aircraft produced by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier should no longer be sold in the United States, intensifying a growing trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa.

04:48

Freedom Edge Drills

North Korea condemns U.S.-led military drills as South Korea deepens regional defence ties

North Korea has sharply criticised a new round of joint military exercises involving the United States, South Korea and Japan, accusing Washington and its allies of increasing military tensions in Northeast Asia.

01:40

Ukraine-Russia conflict

U.S. envoys hold talks with Zelenskyy on ending Ukraine war

U.S. special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday on efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

00:17

Middle East conflict

Iran warns U.S. energy assets at risk if strikes continue

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any future U.S. attacks, saying American energy interests and infrastructure across the Gulf could become targets in a further escalation of the conflict.

21:04

Baku Climate Action Week

Baku Climate Action Week 2026 brings global climate leaders together

Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) 2026 has begun in Azerbaijan’s capital, bringing together government representatives, business leaders, investors, researchers and climate experts from across the world to advance practical solutions for tackling climate change.

21:04

View from Pakistan

Pakistan faces new EU trade test as GSP+ rules change from 2027

Pakistan faces a fresh test over preferential access to one of its biggest export markets as the European Union introduces a new GSP+ framework from January 2027, with tougher requirements on implementation, monitoring and reporting.

18:11

Germany's politics

Germany’s far-right AfD wins historic state election

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, emerging as the strongest party in the eastern state and putting it closer than ever to forming a regional government.

17:44

View from Georgia

Georgia pitches Black Sea gateway role at Batumi maritime forum

Georgia is using a two-day maritime forum in Batumi to strengthen its case as a key trade link between Europe and Asia, bringing together international shipping officials, industry leaders and regional ministers for talks on ports, safety and connectivity.

16:26

Climate Change

UN warns wildfires and heat waves threaten global air quality

Increasingly intense wildfires and heat waves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect public health, the United Nations’ weather agency has warned.

13:50

Plane crash

Five killed after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport

At least five people were killed and five others injured when an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, 6 September, local officials said.

13:43

EU politics

Kallas pushes back as EU powers battle over foreign policy control

A battle over the future of the European Union’s diplomatic service is deepening divisions over who controls the bloc’s foreign policy, as EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas pushes back against plans to overhaul her service.

13:00

Dengue outbreak

Hospitals under strain as Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates

Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak is accelerating, with 42,590 people hospitalised and 117 deaths recorded this year as a sharp September surge puts further pressure on hospitals.

10:51

North Korea

North Korea's Kim says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said a newly commissioned destroyer will become part of the country's nuclear response system, capable of delivering what he described as “annihilating retaliatory strikes”.

09:30

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 7 September 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7th of September, covering the latest developments. 

08:46

West Bank

Netanyahu orders dismantling of unauthorised West Bank settler outposts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of unauthorised settler outposts in the West Bank, according to people familiar with the decision, as pressure from Washington grows for Israel to curb violence by settlers against Palestinians.

18:12

South Korea-France

South Korean President Lee heads to France for Macron summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has left for France for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Paris, including a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.

17:32

Boycott

Adidas faces boycott calls over former Israeli soldier in accessibility campaign

Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton in a campaign for its Single Shoe Service, as critics question the choice against the backdrop of the Gaza war and thousands of life-changing injuries.

12:49

Plane crash

Two Greek pilots killed after F-4 Phantom crashes during air show

Two Greek military pilots were killed on Saturday when an F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, officials said.

11:55

Israel-Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill 4 in southern Lebanon after drone attacks

Israeli strikes killed four people, including two women, in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, as Israel said it was retaliating for two Hezbollah drone attacks targeting its soldiers.

11:30

Weight loss

GLP-1 weight-loss drug use surges 300-fold among U.S. children under 12

Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss medicines among U.S. children aged eight to 11 have increased more than 300-fold since 2019, highlighting both the growing burden of childhood obesity and the debate over how early these drugs should be used.

09:37

Volcano in Indonesia

Anak Krakatau: Passengers stranded as volcano eruption grounds flights

An eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau has disrupted air travel, school activities and fishing operations, with hundreds of passengers stranded at Jakarta’s main airport on Sunday.

08:02

Russia-Ukraine

Talks with U.S. envoys 'useful' - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of talks with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on efforts to end the Ukraine war.

07:23

Gaza

No plan to force Palestinians leave Gaza - U.S. ambassador

U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told reporters on Saturday that there is no plan underway to force Palestinians out of Gaza, following Israel's government proposal on relocation plans for people in Gaza.