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Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’
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Middle East conflict

live Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuing a decades-long policy of hostility. Tehran said the measures would not weaken its resolve to defend its sovereignty and national interests.

Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas
11:58
Russia-Ukraine war

live Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas

Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground".

U.S. hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, highlighting ties to Iran
01:26
U.S. Hezbollah

U.S. hits Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, highlighting ties to Iran

The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Hezbollah on Thursday, redesignating the Lebanese group over what Washington described as its actions on behalf of the Iranian government and targeting 10 people accused of moving cash for the group.

Moscow fuel queues add to pressure on Russia’s rouble
15:34
Russia's fuel

Moscow fuel queues add to pressure on Russia’s rouble

Fuel restrictions have returned to parts of Moscow and the surrounding region, adding another strain to Russia’s economy as refinery outages and rising imports weigh on the rouble.

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Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’
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Middle East conflict

live Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuin...

Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas
11:58 CET
Russia-Ukraine war

live Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas

Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russia...

Morning Brief - 21 August 2026
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Morning Brief - 21 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of August, covering the latest developments. ...

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Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’
12:12 CET
Middle East conflict

live Iran condemns new U.S. sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’

Iran has condemned new U.S. sanctions as “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”, accusing Washington of pursuin...

Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas
11:58 CET
Russia-Ukraine war

live Russia signals openness to new Ukraine peace ideas

Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russia...

Morning Brief - 21 August 2026
10:59 CET
Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 21 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of August, covering the latest developments. ...

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Pakistan Hosts Syrian Foreign Minister as Israel-Syria Tensions Escalate
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Pakistan Syria

Pakistan Hosts Syrian Foreign Minister as Israel-Syria Tensions Escalate

Pakistan is deepening engagement with Syria’s new leadership as Israeli strikes add fresh pressure on the country’s fragile political transition, with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani concluding a landmark visit to Islamabad.

Syria says it assured Israel there were no plans for Turkish base
16:47
View from Türkiye

Syria says it assured Israel there were no plans for Turkish base

Syria says it assured Israel that Türkiye had no plans to establish a military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase before Israeli forces struck the site on Tuesday.

Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine could set regional example, aid group director says
12:35
Ukraine-Russia war

Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine could set regional example, aid group director says

Azerbaijan’s support for Ukraine could provide a model for neighbouring countries seeking to strengthen their sovereignty, the director of development at an organisation supporting Ukraine’s armed forces has told AnewZ.

Georgia’s new Patriarch Shio III to visit Istanbul as Orthodox churches strengthen ties
10:27
Georgia

Georgia’s new Patriarch Shio III to visit Istanbul as Orthodox churches strengthen ties

Georgia’s newly elected Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III is set to visit Istanbul, with the upcoming trip discussed during a meeting with Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, a representative of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.

Azerbaijan is setting the rules in a changing South Caucasus, expert says
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Context

Azerbaijan is setting the rules in a changing South Caucasus, expert says

Azerbaijan’s strategic rise is turning it from a transit state into a regional rule-setter, with the Middle Corridor giving Baku growing influence far beyond its size, analyst Ahmad Alili says.

Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador over media threats
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Azerbaijan Russia

Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador over media threats

Azerbaijan has summoned Russia’s ambassador in Baku over recent Russian media comments it described as insulting, provocative and threatening towards the country, its people and leadership.

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South African groups urge government to reject Israeli-linked oil company
05:24
South Africa Israel

South African groups urge government to reject Israeli-linked oil company

South African human rights and environmental groups have urged the government to block Israeli-linked Navitas Petroleum from acquiring a stake in a major offshore oil block, citing concerns over the war in Gaza and environmental risks.

Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption from September
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Israel Colombia

Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption from September

Israel and Colombia will waive advance visa requirements for travellers from 1 September as the two countries move to restore diplomatic and economic relations following years of tensions over the war in Gaza.

Iran rejects UAE missile claims as regional tensions escalate
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View from Iran

Iran rejects UAE missile claims as regional tensions escalate

Iran has rejected UAE allegations that it fired two ballistic missiles towards the Gulf state, as tensions rise over military activity, trade and the Strait of Hormuz.

Palestinian girl's grandmother rejects Israeli probe into her killing
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Hind Rajab

Palestinian girl's grandmother rejects Israeli probe into her killing

The grandmother of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab has rejected an Israeli military investigation into her killing, saying the family does not trust the Israeli judiciary and calling instead for an independent international probe.

Lebanon extradites former Syrian general to Damascus over murder, torture charges
04:46
Syria Lebanon

Lebanon extradites former Syrian general to Damascus over murder, torture charges

Lebanon has handed over former Syrian Major General Adel Issa to authorities in Damascus, where he faces charges including premeditated murder and torture resulting in death, Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 314, with 262 still missing
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Colombia earthquake

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 314, with 262 still missing

The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquake in Colombia has risen to at least 314, while 262 people remain missing, President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Wednesday.

AnewZ Originals

Buried Stories: The Last Train East
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Buried Stories

Buried Stories: The Last Train East

A journey into one of the darkest chapters of the Baltic states' history.
 

AnewZ Explainer: Albania's resort-turned-government protests
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Albania

AnewZ Explainer: Albania's resort-turned-government protests

What began as a fight against a resort project in Albania has turned into a rallying cry against the government.

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives
19:23
Documentary

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

The Aviators of Ganja explores how young Spanish volunteers travelled to Soviet-era Azerbaijan to train as military pilots before being drawn into the defining conflicts of the 20th century.

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan
19:23
Film

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan

Documentary filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg has said that making a film exploring connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan helped him better understand his own mixed Nordic identity.

Morning Brief - 21 August 2026
10:59
Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 21 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of August, covering the latest developments. 

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah over Iran links, Beirut accuses Iran of interfering in Lebanon’s internal affair
03:55
Middle East conflict

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah over Iran links, Beirut accuses Iran of interfering in Lebanon’s internal affair

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.

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AI store manager recommends firing its first human employee in San Francisco
08:49
AI

AI store manager recommends firing its first human employee in San Francisco

An artificial intelligence agent running an experimental store in San Francisco has recommended dismissing a human employee after the worker repeatedly arrived late for shifts.

The $500 billion bet on AI: Nvidia and investors join forces
05:20
Nvidia AI Investors

The $500 billion bet on AI: Nvidia and investors join forces

Nvidia is teaming up with some of the biggest names in global finance in a move that underscores how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the world's most sought-after investment themes.

When daylight disappears: Inside 12 August's rare solar eclipse
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Explainer

When daylight disappears: Inside 12 August's rare solar eclipse

Parts of Europe and the Arctic will briefly fall into darkness on Wednesday, 12 August, as the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun in a total solar eclipse.

Meta AI internet breach raises fears over cybersecurity risks
14:54
AI security

Meta AI internet breach raises fears over cybersecurity risks

Meta said one of its AI models hacked another company's systems during cybersecurity testing, intensifying concerns about how developers can contain increasingly capable AI systems following similar incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI.

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Dengue cases surge across Malaysia, health ministry issues warning
09:34
Outbreak

Dengue cases surge across Malaysia, health ministry issues warning

Malaysia is facing a sharp rise in dengue infections, with the capital Kuala Lumpur and the wider Klang Valley emerging as the main centres of concern.

Ebola outbreak in Congo exceeds 5,000
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Ebola

Ebola outbreak in Congo exceeds 5,000

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 confirmed cases, with the death toll reaching 2,378, according to the latest government data.

H5N1 bird flu kills dozens of seabirds as Australia warns of wider wildlife spread
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Bird Flu

H5N1 bird flu kills dozens of seabirds as Australia warns of wider wildlife spread

Australia warned on Monday (3 August) of a wider spread of H5N1 bird flu after its first confirmed mass mortality event among seabirds killed about 50 greater crested terns off the coast of South Australia, south of Adelaide.

Power cuts and medicine shortages threaten cancer care in Sudan
10:38
Sudan's healthcare

Power cuts and medicine shortages threaten cancer care in Sudan

Cancer patients in Sudan are struggling to access life-saving treatment as soaring medication costs, power shortages and damaged hospital infrastructure deepen the country's healthcare crisis after more than three years of war.

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Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says
12:31
ADB

Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says

Rising trade across the Caspian Sea is strengthening Georgia’s role as a logistics hub and could help the country develop higher-value industries, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

SK Hynix shares tumble 10 per cent despite record profit as AI-fuelled results miss forecasts
11:13
Hynix Shares

SK Hynix shares tumble 10 per cent despite record profit as AI-fuelled results miss forecasts

SK Hynix reported record quarterly profit on Wednesday, but its shares slumped 10 per cent after the South Korean chipmaker fell short of investor expectations built around the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings
15:13
Automotive industry

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings

Ford raised its full-year earnings forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter adjusted profit, as resilient demand for its vehicles and operational improvements helped offset tariff-related costs.

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel
10:20
Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely ​monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye. 

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company
17:31
Big Tech

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company

Apple is closing in on Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, as investors increasingly bet the iPhone maker can turn artificial intelligence into sustained earnings growth.

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American actress Hayden Panettiere, in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ shows, dies at 36
09:26
Cinema

American actress Hayden Panettiere, in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ shows, dies at 36

American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing her representative.

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown
16:34
Art theft

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

Four artworks by 15th-century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the Museo Regionale di Messina, Italy's culture minister said on Sunday, expressing confidence in the police inquiry.

Eurovision changes hosting rules over security risks
17:23
Eurovision

Eurovision changes hosting rules over security risks

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has changed Eurovision Song Contest rules to allow a winning country to be blocked from hosting if security risks, armed conflict or geopolitical tensions make it unsafe to stage the event.

Where the world meets through culture: Inside the Gabala International Music Festival
04:48
Gabala Fest 2026

Where the world meets through culture: Inside the Gabala International Music Festival

Each summer, Gabala becomes a gathering point for artists, musicians and audiences from across Azerbaijan and beyond.

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The Mecca Pact: A New Security Order for the Middle East?
14:48
Opinion

The Mecca Pact: A New Security Order for the Middle East?

The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah over Iran links, Beirut accuses Iran of interfering in Lebanon’s internal affair
03:55
Middle East conflict

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah over Iran links, Beirut accuses Iran of interfering in Lebanon’s internal affair

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran
03:59
Middle East conflict

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.

Morning Brief - 20 August 2026
12:57
World News

Morning Brief - 20 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 20th of August, covering the latest developments. 

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 16, Poland activates air defences
15:29
Russia-Ukraine-Poland

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 16, Poland activates air defences

Russian ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least sixteen people and injured more than forty others, Ukrainian officials said, with fires reported across the city and Poland activating defensive air operations.

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Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday
14:06
Flight disruptions

Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.

U.S. makes visa bond programme permanent for visitors from 50 countries
17:23
Visa

U.S. makes visa bond programme permanent for visitors from 50 countries

The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to pay refundable deposits of up to $20,000. Several Central Asian countries remain on the list, but Uzbekistan is not.

Afghanistan and Türkiye explore tourism partnership to boost heritage travel
20:11
View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Türkiye explore tourism partnership to boost heritage travel

Afghanistan and Türkiye are considering a tourism agreement to promote historic and religious sites, ease travel and train tourism workers, Afghan authorities said after talks in Kabul on Monday.

EU court dismisses Ryanair's appeals against Italy's COVID airline aid scheme
15:53
Ryanair

EU court dismisses Ryanair's appeals against Italy's COVID airline aid scheme

The European Union's General Court has dismissed Ryanair's appeals against an Italian state aid scheme approved by the European Commission in 2020 to support airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan's tourism boom drives wider use of accommodation taxes
12:06
Japan tourism

Japan's tourism boom drives wider use of accommodation taxes

Japan’s tourism boom is adding pressure on local authorities to expand accommodation taxes as cities and prefectures seek to manage rising visitor numbers and fund services amid record international arrivals.

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Investigations
Inside Shusha prison: A journalist’s account of alleged torture
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Inside Shusha prison

Inside Shusha prison: A journalist’s account of alleged torture

A new AnewZ documentary, 'Inside Shusha prison', highlights what is considered one of the most dreadful prisons during both the Russian Empire and the Soviet era.

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence
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AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections
12:06
AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika. 

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks
18:45
Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

What is Shadow Trade?
20:39
AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross
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Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

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