Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

19:19

Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast, while vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz also remained subdued despite a pause in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after Caspian Sea attack kills sailor

12:48

Kyiv-Tehran

Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after Caspian Sea attack kills sailor

Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of retaliation, after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea killed a sailor on Saturday.

Two killed, several injured in shooting at Seattle festival

07:48

Seattle shooting

Two killed, several injured in shooting at Seattle festival

Two people have been killed and at least five others injured, including a child, after a shooting at the Seattle Center in Washington state during a food and music festival.

Wildfires close in on Bordeaux as Macron convenes emergency meeting

16:04

World News

Wildfires close in on Bordeaux as Macron convenes emergency meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron convened an interministerial crisis meeting on 26 July as wildfires spread across southwest France, with flames advancing to within 15 kilometres of the city of Bordeaux.

19:19 CET

Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities...

U.S. reportedly clears engine sale for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter jet

18:21 CET

View from Türkiye

U.S. reportedly clears engine sale for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter jet

The chief executive of a Turkish defence company has said the United States has approved the export of GE F110 engines for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter j...

Putin signs tougher financial rules for migrant workers in Russia

17:55 CET

Migration

Putin signs tougher financial rules for migrant workers in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws introducing stricter financial requirements for foreign workers, as Moscow continues to tighten migra...

19:19 CET

Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities...

18:21 CET

View from Türkiye

U.S. reportedly clears engine sale for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter jet

The chief executive of a Turkish defence company has said the United States has approved the export of GE F110 engines for Türkiye’s KAAN fighter j...

17:55 CET

Migration

Putin signs tougher financial rules for migrant workers in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws introducing stricter financial requirements for foreign workers, as Moscow continues to tighten migra...

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Kazakhstan grain harvest hit by drought as Black Sea risks threaten markets

09:00

View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan grain harvest hit by drought as Black Sea risks threaten markets

Kazakhstan's grain sector faces a difficult season as drought reduces harvest prospects while mounting security risks in the Black Sea threaten to redirect cheaper Russian grain into Central Asian markets.

Georgia just gave Khachapuri a government department - and It's about time!

08:00

View from Georgia

Georgia just gave Khachapuri a government department - and It's about time!

A new state agency wants the world to take Georgian food as seriously as Georgians already do.

Uzbekistan welcomes more than 6.5 million foreign tourists in first half of 2026

08:00

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan welcomes more than 6.5 million foreign tourists in first half of 2026

Uzbekistan welcomed 6.56 million foreign tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 24.9% increase compared with the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Committee. The figures underline the country's growing appeal as one of Central Asia's leading travel destinations.

Report alleges rise in Indian arms shipments to Armenia despite peace rhetoric

16:51

Military Import

Report alleges rise in Indian arms shipments to Armenia despite peace rhetoric

The Azerbaijani publication Minval Politika alleges that Armenia is quietly strengthening its military capabilities in a manner similar to the period before the Second Garabagh War, despite Baku’s stated efforts to advance peace.

Türkiye and Syria target $10bn annual trade as economic ties deepen

17:40

View from Türkiye

Türkiye and Syria target $10bn annual trade as economic ties deepen

Türkiye and Syria are aiming to increase annual bilateral trade to $10 billion as Ankara strengthens economic ties with Damascus under Syria's post-Assad government.

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan advance Trans-Afghan railway studies

21:51

View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan advance Trans-Afghan railway studies

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to advance studies for the Trans-Afghan railway during talks in Uzbekistan on Wednesday, as both countries seek to expand freight links between Central and South Asia.

World

World News

South Korea's Yoon handed suspended prison sentence over election law breach

10:16

South Korea's politics

South Korea's Yoon handed suspended prison sentence over election law breach

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been given a suspended 18-month prison sentence after being found guilty of violating election law during his 2022 presidential campaign.

Netanyahu says New York mayor is 'fomenting hate' ahead of UN visit

10:46

U.S.-Israel relations

Netanyahu says New York mayor is 'fomenting hate' ahead of UN visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly this September, dismissing calls from the city's mayor that he should not be welcome.

09:58

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 27 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 27th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, official says

06:25

World News

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, official says

The planned 200-member mission would deploy in parts of Gaza outside Israeli control under Trump's stalled ceasefire framework, an Israeli official said.

04:11

Morocco Trump

Trump thanks Morocco after road is presented as 'Donald J. Trump Highway'

U.S. President Donald Trump has thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI after a video shared on his Truth Social platform presented the country's Tiznit-Dakhla expressway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."

16:55

South China Sea

Search continues for 17 missing after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea

Rescue teams were searching on Sunday for 17 people still missing after a Vietnamese cargo ship sank in the South China Sea, with 45 crew members rescued since the vessel sent out a distress signal the previous evening.

AnewZ Originals

21:03

Buried Stories

Buried Stories: The Last Train East

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

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.

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.

19:25

AnewZ film

AnewZ film highlighting Shaki heritage screens at WUF13 in Baku

A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

19:31

AnewZ documentaries

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

As part of the Frontline episodes, this AnewZ documentary investigates Libya fifteen years after the revolution and the fall of Gaddafi — a state caught between militias, foreign powers, energy interests and diplomatic manoeuvring.

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

20:48

AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

AnewZ Original Series presents 'Destination: Shahdag', premiering in the skiers’ paradise and winter wonderland Shahdag Mountain Resort, part of the magnificent Greater Caucasus range.

Investigations

23:00

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: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

21:30

AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

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

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.

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.

23:38

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.

World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

09:59

Football

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot on more than one occasion. The French forward won the award presented to the top goalscorer of the tournament for the second time, despite France being knocked out in the semi-finals.

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

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Kylian Mbappe

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

France star Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history after scoring twice in his side’s 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place play-off.

12:21

World Cup

World Cup 2026 final: Spain and Argentina clash as Messi chases history and Yamal eyes global glory

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Spain in World Cup final with history on the line. Spain and Argentina meet on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup final, bringing together the reigning champions of Europe and South America.

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

15:09

FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament draws to a close, there’s much to anticipate and yet so much to look back at.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

10:54

Marvel Studios

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

Marvel Studios used its return to San Diego Comic-Con to reveal several major projects, including a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and the long-awaited Black Panther 3.

Venice Film Festival 2026 puts independent cinema in the spotlight

18:46

Venice Festival

Venice Film Festival 2026 puts independent cinema in the spotlight

The 2026 Venice Film Festival has unveiled a programme with a stronger focus on independent and auteur-driven cinema, featuring fewer films from major Hollywood studios than in recent years. Despite that, organisers expect another star-studded edition when the festival runs from 2 to 12 September.

Türkiye and Syria agree to reopen Yunus Emre cultural centres

21:20

Cultural diplomacy

Türkiye and Syria agree to reopen Yunus Emre cultural centres

Türkiye and Syria have signed an agreement allowing Yunus Emre cultural centres to resume operations in Syria, focusing on Turkish-language education and cultural programmes designed to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

13:02

Kanye West

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, remains scheduled to perform his first major concert in Kazakhstan on 14 August at Almaty's Central Stadium, despite a dispute over the venue that delayed ticket sales.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything seen before

01:27

Space discoveries

Scientists discover bizarre planetary system unlike anything seen before

Scientists have identified a planetary system in the Milky Way unlike anything seen before, leaving astronomers debating how to classify one of its unusual worlds. The discovery challenges long-held definitions of planets, moons and stars.

17:36

AI Minister

Burnham appoints Kanishka Narayan as UK's first cabinet-level AI minister

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Kanishka Narayan as Minister for Artificial Intelligence, making it the first time the role has held cabinet-level status. The move signals a stronger government focus on AI as the UK seeks to strengthen its position in the sector.

07:12

More than 1,100 firms unveil AI innovations at Shanghai conference

More than 1,100 companies are presenting their latest artificial intelligence technologies at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where innovation, international cooperation and AI governance are taking centre stage.

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

14:08

Technology

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

A humanoid robot demonstrated its ability to prepare regional dishes during a live cooking show in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighting advances in embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and dexterous robotics.

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 11 as Kyiv strikes Russian refinery

Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately targeting civilians.

Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. pause continues after Trump orders strike halt

03:01

Middle East conflict

Iran says it will halt attacks if U.S. pause continues after Trump orders strike halt

Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its pause on strikes, but Tehran remains sceptical of U.S. intentions, a senior Iranian source told on Sunday.

19:19

Middle East conflict

live Bab el-Mandeb shipping slumps after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

10:42

Ukraine peace talks

Kazakhstan's Tokayev urges Ukraine conflict freeze as Putin rules out pause in fighting

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.

10:54

Marvel Studios

Marvel unveils Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 as Comic-Con returns to centre stage

Marvel Studios used its return to San Diego Comic-Con to reveal several major projects, including a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and the long-awaited Black Panther 3.

Business

Economy Markets

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.

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

18:58

AI startup

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

AI-powered shopping assistant Phia has been accused of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions for purchases it did not generate, according to a Bloomberg investigation. The company says the issue has now been resolved.

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

17:53

Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard the future of the UK's steel industry.

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

04:06

Nvidia Chips To China

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

A senior U.S. commerce official told lawmakers on Tuesday that only a small number of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips have been shipped to China so far, as scrutiny grows over Washington's export controls on advanced technology.

Programmes

Daybreak: Middle East tensions, Türkiye-Syria trade and Garabagh's European campaign

14:17

AnewZ's Daybreak

Daybreak: Middle East tensions, Türkiye-Syria trade and Garabagh's European campaign

Mounting security tensions in the Middle East, expanding trade between Türkiye and Syria, and Garabagh's UEFA Champions League campaign were among the main stories featured on AnewZ's Daybreak on 24 July.

20:47

Frontline

Frontline: Korea – One War, Two Decisions

Frontline: Korea – One War, Two Decisions, led on the ground by Anastasiya Lavrina and directed by Bahruz Gadirov, takes viewers inside one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world.

Daybreak: U.S.-Iran tensions, Ukraine military shake-up and Lebanon deployment

13:46

Daybreak - 22 July

Daybreak: U.S.-Iran tensions, Ukraine military shake-up and Lebanon deployment

On 22 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on the escalating costs of the U.S.-Iran conflict, changes in Ukraine’s military leadership, and Lebanon’s army deployment in a pilot security zone.

01:54

Context

Context: U.S.-Azerbaijan ties and South Caucasus strategy

The 21 July edition of AnewZ's Context explored the evolving relationship between Azerbaijan and the U.S. following the landmark meeting between President Ilham Aliyev and President Donald Trump in Washington.

02:02

PrimeTime

Prime Time: U.S.-Iran conflict and Azerbaijan-Germany ties

The 21 July edition of AnewZ's PrimeTime explored the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, as both sides exchanged strikes for a tenth consecutive day and tensions spread across the Gulf.

15:22

Daybreak

Daybreak: Middle East conflict, World Cup winners and UK's new PM

AnewZ's Daybreak on 20 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and key regional and international stories.

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