21:15
Middle East Conflict

live Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.

07:32
Israel-EU

Israeli foreign minister severs 'all contact' with EU's Kallas

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, following remarks attributed to her that reportedly compared Israel’s policies toward Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa.

05:17
Middle East Conflict

Oil prices drop as Iran-U.S. agreement eases Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oil tankers began moving through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran came into effect, marking a tentative de-escalation in a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened regional tensions.

22:55
Middle East conflict

Trump sought deal in 'desperation,' Iran's Supreme Leader says

U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.

14:53
View from Iran

Iran and U.S. sign ceasefire deal, paving way for peace talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has remotely signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the U.S., brokered by Pakistan, under which Tehran and Washington agreed to extend their ceasefire and begin negotiations towards a peace agreement.

07:59
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 18 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 18 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

22:57
Middle East conflict

Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran again if it doesn't 'behave'

Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants. 

09:45
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 17 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 17 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:45
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 16 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 16 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

16:44
Israel-Lebanon

Lebanon sees fragile calm after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of regional conflict was announced, although uncertainty remained over how the deal would be implemented on the ground.

16:22
Middle East conflict

UN rights chief urges restraint after U.S.-Iran peace deal

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday welcomed the newly announced peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint and work towards a lasting settlement.

16:10
Defence deal

Israel eyes new European missile defence deals within weeks

Israel expects to secure new contracts for its air and missile defence systems from European countries within weeks, as governments across the continent continue to strengthen their militaries amid security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.

09:51
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 15 June 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 15 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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