23:54

Middle East conflict

Countries agree 'largest ever' release of oil reserves to reduce crude prices - Wednesday, 11th March

The 32 countries belonging to the Internatioanl Energy Agency agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil on Wednesday (11 March), in efforts aimed at bringing down the price of crude oil, which has soared since fighting between Iran, Israel and the U.S. started at the end of February.

19:24

Middle East Conflict

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.

19:03

Oil Prices

IEA agrees record 400m-barrel oil release as Iran war disrupts global supply

Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.

14:39

Middle East conflict

British police ban planned pro-Iranian London march to prevent 'serious public disorder'

The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”

14:00

Fire incident

Six die in Swiss bus fire as authorities investigate possible 'deliberate act'

At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, in what police say may have been a deliberate act. Witnesses reported a man inside the vehicle set himself alight. Three others were injured and taken to hospital, while authorities continue their investigation.

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.

09:28

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 11 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 11th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

13:40

Afghanistan

International aid to Afghanistan should be reassessed, says the U.S.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.

12:53

Social Media Ban

UK MPs reject social media ban for under-16s despite pressure

British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.

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.

23:50

Middle East conflict

Oil climbs past $119 a barrel as Iran crisis squeezes global supply - Monday 9 March

Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on. 

18:41

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

Trump-Starmer call fails to ease growing rift over U.S. strikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday as tensions between Washington and Westminster deepened over the conflict involving Iran. The call came less than a day after Trump criticised Britain’s response to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

14:28

Synagogue attack

Blast damages Belgian synagogue in suspected antisemitic attack

An explosion damaged a synagogue in the Belgian city of Liège early on Monday (9 March) in what authorities said was an antisemitic attack that caused damage but no injuries.

12:25

Middle East conflict

G7 set to discuss climbing oil prices, release of emergency reserves

The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers will meet on Monday to discuss a global rise in oil prices and a joint release of oil from emergency reserves coordinated by the International Energy Agency, the Financial Times reports.

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.

09:31

Russia-Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 10 in Kharkiv

Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Saturday (7 March), damaging infrastructure and killing at least 10 people, including two children, in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said.

17:53

Russia-Ukraine war

Russian attacks on Kharkiv kill 10 including two children, Ukraine says

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s second largest city in the early hours of Saturday (7 March) killed 10 people, including two children. Kharkiv mayor, Ihor Terekov, said 10 residents died after a Russian ballistic missile hit a five storey apartment block in the city. 

10:03

Nepal elections

Nepal's ex-rapper millennial mayor on track to become new prime minister

A 35-year-old former rapper is on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister. Early counting in the elections on Friday (7 March) showed Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was leading in around 100 seats, far ahead of rivals.