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.

12:31
Kazakhstan’s referendum

Kazakhstan votes in referendum on new constitution

Kazakhstan is holding a nationwide referendum on a new draft Constitution on Sunday (15 March) that could significantly reshape the country’s political system. Polling stations have opened across the country, with nearly 12.5 million people eligible to take part. 

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.

18:07
Middle East Conflict

Indian LPG shipments navigate Strait of Hormuz despite blockage by Iran

Two Indian-flagged tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), are en route to India despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday (14 March).

10:56
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13rd of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

10:28
Missile Launch

Japan, South Korea report ballistic missile launch by North Korea

North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.

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.

10:29
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13rd of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

10:13
Middle East conflict

Looking beyond the Israel narrative in Azerbaijan's foreign policy

In times of geopolitical upheaval, nuance is often the first casualty. Complex realities are reduced to convenient narratives and countries caught in the crosscurrents of regional tensions find themselves portrayed through a single, often misleading lens.

08:10
Nepal elections

Nepal elections: Former rapper to become Prime Minister

Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's prime minister after winning a landslide in the country's 2026 elections. The election comes after a GenZ-led protest in which dozens died in September last year, helped to overthrow the government

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