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live Trump says Israel hit Iran’s gas field without U.S. or Qatari involvement - 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.

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Middle East Conflict

Iran stresses good neighbourly ties, warns against spill over from Middle East conflict

Iranian Foreign Affairs Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned neighbours to take care not to be drawn into the Middle East conflict in an interview with AnewZ's Touraj Shiralilou. The exclusive chat was carried out ahead of a multiday internet blackout in Iran, which delayed its publication.

Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected as Thailand's prime minister following parliamentary vote

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Thailand Politics

Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected as Thailand's prime minister following parliamentary vote

Anutin Charnvirakul has returned to power after winning a fresh mandate on Thursday following a Parliamentary vote in a country plagued by political drama and turmoil.

Britain considers AI content labels to tackle deepfakes and disinformation

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AI Regulation

Britain considers AI content labels to tackle deepfakes and disinformation

Britain is considering introducing labels for AI-generated content to protect consumers from disinformation and deepfakes, the government said on Wednesday (18 March), as it sets out the next phase of its approach to regulating artificial intelligence.

One dead after cable car crashes down Swiss mountainside

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Fatal Accident

One dead after cable car crashes down Swiss mountainside

One person has died after a cable car cabin at the Titlis ski resort in central Switzerland plunged down a snow-covered mountainside on Wednesday (18 March) amid strong winds.

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Thousands mark suspended Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu's first anniversary in detention

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Protest

Thousands mark suspended Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu's first anniversary in detention

Thousands of supporters of the suspended Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, gathered at the city's Sarachane Square on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of his detention. They were protesting against his arrest and detention over charges including espionage and corruption in March 2025.

First Iranian strike targeting Palestinians kills three women in West Bank

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Politics

First Iranian strike targeting Palestinians kills three women in West Bank

Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the West Bank late on Wednesday (18 March), the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first Iranian strike there, and the first to kill Palestinians, since the start of the U.S.- Israel war with Iran.

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Novruz

Iran's Reza Salehi Amiri emphasises Iran-Azerbaijan cultural links ahead of Novruz

Tehran’s Cultural Heritage Minister, Reza Salehi Amiri, has emphasised Iran’s and Azerbaijan’s shared cultural and civilisational heritage in an exclusive interview with AnewZ ahead of Novruz. The chat is being published with some delay, after an internet blackout in Iran delayed its transmission.

Uzbekistan proposes fines for online insults as country adopts AI ethics rules

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View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan proposes fines for online insults as country adopts AI ethics rules

Uzbekistan is tightening regulation of the digital space by introducing penalties for online insults and establishing ethical rules for the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump says Israel hit Iran’s gas field without U.S. or Qatari involvement - Middle East crisis, 19th March

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Middle East tensions

live Trump says Israel hit Iran’s gas field without U.S. or Qatari involvement - 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 at...

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Thailand Politics

Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected as Thailand's prime minister following parliamentary vote

Anutin Charnvirakul has returned to power after winning a fresh mandate on Thursday following a Parliament...

'We must cleanse the hemisphere of communists': Costa Rica's President closes embassy in Cuba

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World News

'We must cleanse the hemisphere of communists': Costa Rica's President closes embassy in Cuba

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves ordered the closure of the country’s embassy in Havana on Wednesday (18 Ma...

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Protest

Thousands mark suspended Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu's first anniversary in detention

Thousands of supporters of the suspended Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, gathered at the city's&nb...

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Novruz

Iran's Reza Salehi Amiri emphasises Iran-Azerbaijan cultural links ahead of Novruz

Tehran’s Cultural Heritage Minister, Reza Salehi Amiri, has emphasised Iran’s and Azerbaijan’s shar...

How is Iran reacting to Security Chief Ali Larijani's assassination by Israel?

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Middle East Conflict

How is Iran reacting to Security Chief Ali Larijani's assassination by Israel?

Israel’s assassination of Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, is unlikely to pose a significant challenge to Tehran, Iranian foreign policy analyst Mohammad Khatibi told AnewZ’s Context on Tuesday (17 March).

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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.

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China–Europe Railway

China–Europe Railway Express freight surges 25% in early 2026

Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of rail links between Asia and Europe. The network moved about 352,000 shipping containers between January and February, a 25% increase from a year earlier.

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

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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.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

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Epstein files

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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Global markets

Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

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CHINESE ECONOMY

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

China’s top leadership has unveiled a new push to turn advanced technologies into large-scale industrial priorities as part of the country’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide economic and social development from 2026 to 2030.

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

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Middle East conflict

EU sees no immediate oil supply impact from Iran conflict

The European Commission sees no immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, it said in an email to EU governments, seen by Reuters on Monday (2 March).

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BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

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BTS Comeback

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

South Korean pop sensation BTS, one of the world’s biggest music acts known for their record-breaking albums, global tours and devoted fanbase ARMY, will return to the spotlight in a new documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, premiering globally on Netflix on 27 March.

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

'One Battle After Another' tops the Oscars with 6 awards, followed by 'Sinners' which takes 4, 'Frankenstein' 3 and Netflix's most-watched film in its history, 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning 2. There was also the rare event of a tie.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods

The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

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Cinema

We're goin' up, up, up, it's our moment: KPop Demon Hunters sequel is coming

Netflix has announced a sequel to the hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with director Maggie Kang saying she is excited to show audiences what more is in store.

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