U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

15:56

Middle East

live U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.

Death toll rises to 30 in deadly Bangkok bar fire, 'no clear sign of a fire exit'

10:04

Pub fire in Bangkok

Death toll rises to 30 in deadly Bangkok bar fire, 'no clear sign of a fire exit'

An overnight fire at a popular bar in Bangkok has killed at least 30 people and injured 70 others, making it one of the deadliest pub disasters in the Thai capital in recent years. Authorities say the venue quickly filled with thick smoke, trapping patrons inside.

10:32

Typhoon Bavi

China evacuates more than 260,000 to safety as Typhoon Bavi floods northeast

More than 260,000 people were evacuated to safety in China's northeastern Liaoning province after Typhoon Bavi brought severe flooding and widespread disruptions.

Latest ICE shooting in Maine six days after similar death in Texas puts U.S. immigration raids under scrutiny

11:41

ICE

Latest ICE shooting in Maine six days after similar death in Texas puts U.S. immigration raids under scrutiny

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers fatally shot a driver in a coastal town of Maine on Monday, less than a week after an ICE agent in Houston, Texas, shot and killed a man in a traffic stop during a deportation crackdown there.

15:56 CET

Middle East

live U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Don...

Kazakhstan faces 50% water deficit risk by 2040, scientists warn

15:22 CET

View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan faces 50% water deficit risk by 2040, scientists warn

Climate change could leave Kazakhstan facing severe water shortages, longer heatwaves and mounting economic losses within decades, as rising temperatu...

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

14:04 CET

View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre a...

15:56 CET

Middle East

live U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Don...

15:22 CET

View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan faces 50% water deficit risk by 2040, scientists warn

Climate change could leave Kazakhstan facing severe water shortages, longer heatwaves and mounting economic losses within decades, as rising temperatu...

14:04 CET

View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre a...

World Cup 2026

11:59

World Cup

Argentina to face England in World Cup semi-finals after dramatic extra-time victories

Argentina and England will meet in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final after both sides came through gripping quarter-final ties that were settled in extra time.

18:30

World Cup

Jayden Adams, South Africa World Cup star, dies at 25

South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who helped Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, has died at the age of 25.

Mbappe fires France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals

04:06

FIFA 2026 World Cup

Mbappe fires France past Morocco into World Cup semi-finals

France booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Thursday, as captain Kylian Mbappe overcame a missed penalty to play a decisive role in another dominant display by the two-time world champions.

Egypt condemns VAR after dramatic late Argentina comeback at World Cup

18:58

Egypt-Argentina

Egypt condemns VAR after dramatic late Argentina comeback at World Cup

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has condemned the use of VAR after Egypt's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, claiming key refereeing decisions directly affected the outcome.

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

05:55

FIFA 2026 World Cup

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Switzerland reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw that lasted 120 minutes on Tuesday.

How the 'Viking Row' became Norway's World Cup symbol

21:24

Tradition

How the 'Viking Row' became Norway's World Cup symbol

What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Kyrgyzstan bans gasoline and diesel sales as Russian fuel supplies tighten

14:02

Energy

Kyrgyzstan bans gasoline and diesel sales as Russian fuel supplies tighten

Kyrgyzstan's government has banned the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel indefinitely. The Central Asian country imports more than 90 per cent of its fuel from Russia, which has faced supply issues due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.

Afghan authorities seek wider foreign investment and cooperation

07:13

View from Afghanistan

Afghan authorities seek wider foreign investment and cooperation

Afghan authorities in Kabul and Herat have sought wider investment, trade and environmental cooperation with Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran and an international aid organisation.

Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

08:53

Shusha Global Media Forum

Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan.

Türkiye sends military aid to quake-hit Venezuela

21:24

View from Türkiye

Türkiye sends military aid to quake-hit Venezuela

Türkiye delivered 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country's reconstruction after last month's devastating earthquakes.

UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children face rising malnutrition risk

19:15

View from Afghanistan

UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children face rising malnutrition risk

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned on Sunday that 3.7 million children under five in Afghanistan face an increased risk of malnutrition as the peak wasting season from July to September approaches.

Uzbekistan braces for near-record power demand as extreme heat pushes electricity use higher

19:10

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan braces for near-record power demand as extreme heat pushes electricity use higher

Uzbekistan is preparing for one of its hottest weeks of the year, with electricity demand expected to approach a record as temperatures are forecast to reach 44-46°C across parts of the country. Authorities are taking measures to maintain power supplies during the extreme heat.

AnewZ Originals

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.

20:50

AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan

Experience the living heritage of one of the world’s great cultural capitals in this all-new episode of AnewZ Original Series Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan.

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

World News

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

04:56

Middle East

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

12:13

Gaza

UN official says Hamas obstructing delivery of aid in Gaza

A United Nations official has accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian aid distribution in the Gaza Strip, adding further pressure on civilians already facing severe shortages and worsening living conditions.

09:17

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 14th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

14:04

View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre and a Patriot missile battery in Bahrain, while its Aerospace Force targeted an airbase in Jordan.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

Humanoid robot that mimics world leaders unveiled at AI summit

13:34

Artificial intelligence

Humanoid robot that mimics world leaders unveiled at AI summit

A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was showcased at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Tuesday (7 July). Developers said the technology could make human-machine interactions more natural and expressive.

12:58

China

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China has successfully tested an experimental rocket recovery system using a net attached to an offshore platform, marking a major step in its efforts to develop reusable rockets and compete with U.S. space technology.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work to bring AI coding power to professionals

06:46

ChatGPT for Work

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work to bring AI coding power to professionals

OpenAI on Thursday unveiled ChatGPT Work, a new artificial intelligence agent designed to help professionals create documents, presentations and websites using advanced coding capabilities without requiring programming expertise.

UN chief warns AI is advancing too fast, calls for global safeguards to protect children

04:27

AI Governance

UN chief warns AI is advancing too fast, calls for global safeguards to protect children

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than governments and regulators can manage, calling for globally coordinated rules to reduce risks and ensure the technology is used safely, particularly by children.

AnewZ Originals

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

19:32

Ukraine

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.

Business

Economy Markets

11:49

Oil Prices

Oil prices hit four-week high as U.S.-Iran attacks raise Hormuz supply fears

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest level in four weeks as the United States and Iran stepped up attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh uncertainty to global energy supplies.

16:37

Shein

China clears Shein for Hong Kong IPO after failed U.S. and London bids

China has approved fast-fashion retailer Shein's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, clearing the way for the company to pursue a stock market listing after previous attempts in the U.S. and London failed.

12:22

Microsoft

Microsoft expected to cut thousands of jobs

Microsoft is expected to announce a new round of job cuts as early as next week as the technology giant looks to reduce costs, according to reports.

European carmakers urge EU to protect investments in Türkiye and Morocco

13:12

EU trade

European carmakers urge EU to protect investments in Türkiye and Morocco

European carmakers have urged the European Union to make sure new “Made in EU” rules do not put existing investments in Türkiye and Morocco at risk.

Global media leaders to gather in Shusha for 4th Media Forum

The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.

08:53

Shusha Global Media Forum

Aliyev’s annual Q&A with international journalists takes center stage

President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan.

15:56

Middle East

live U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

04:56

Middle East

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

09:24

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 July 2026

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

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

11:49

Sam Neill

New Zealand 'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill dies aged 78 in Sydney

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known internationally for his role in 'Jurassic Park', died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said.

Uzbekistan expands film rebate scheme to attract global productions

09:00

View from Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan expands film rebate scheme to attract global productions

Uzbekistan has approved a new film rebate programme offering foreign productions up to 4 billion soums (around U.S.$315,000) in reimbursement as it seeks to attract international filmmakers and boost tourism through cinema.

19:42

UNESCO

UNESCO says 113 countries spend more repaying debt than on education

More than 100 countries now spend more on servicing debt than on education, UNESCO has warned, as it called on governments and international lenders to expand the use of debt-for-education swaps.

13:29

Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced Welsh star, dies aged 75

The Welsh rock singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for the global hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died aged 75 in Portugal.

14:02

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: 10 facts about the epic film of 2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is set to become one of 2026’s biggest films, bringing Homer’s ancient epic to life with a $250 million budget. From real ships and thousands of extras to heated debates over casting choices, here are 10 facts about the ambitious adaptation.

Programmes

19:55

Daybreak

Daybreak: Global affairs, South Caucasus diplomacy and sport

AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

18:14

Daybreak- 6 July

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

On 6 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela's earthquake crisis.

18:16

World Business

World Business: How insurers are adapting to the age of AI and Web3

The 5 July edition of AnewZ's World Business explored how the insurance industry is adapting to the rapid rise of frontier technologies, from artificial intelligence and blockchain to commercial spaceflight and Web3.

18:18

Daybreak

Daybreak: EU diplomacy, Iran tensions and Ukraine lead global agenda

The 3 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak focused on major international developments, from escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East to Europe's evolving security role and growing geopolitical engagement in the South Caucasus.

18:02

PrimeTime

PrimeTime: U.S. Supreme Court rulings and Middle East diplomacy

The 1 July edition of AnewZ's Prime Time explored the latest rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court and their implications for President Donald Trump's policy agenda.

18:00

Daybreak

Daybreak: EU-Azerbaijan partnership and regional connectivity

The 2 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak explored the European Union's deepening partnership with Azerbaijan following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Baku.

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