20:08

Iran war

Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Middle East conflict on 29 March

A senior Iranian military officer warned that American troops will become ‘food for sharks’ on Sunday if the U.S. launches a ground offensive in Iran. The threat came as contingents of U.S. Marines began to arrive in the Middle East, with thousands expected to be deployed in the region. 

15:33

Cuba–U.S. relations

Cuba–U.S. tensions grow as talks continue and sanctions persist

Cuba and the United States have been at odds for more than six decades, with tensions rooted in the 1959 revolution that transformed the island’s political and economic system. Renewed focus on relations comes as Donald Trump’s rhetoric intensifies and conditions on the island worsen.

10:51

Ukraine war

Russia drone attacks kill four in Ukraine, Zelenskyy condemns “pure terror”

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Saturday (28 March). 

10:08

NASA

NASA Artemis II astronauts arrive in Florida for first crewed Moon mission in decades

The four astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than five decades

09:16

Severe Weather

Dagestan floods leave more than 372,000 without electricity as state of emergency declared

More than 372,000 people were left without electricity in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan after heavy rain triggered severe flooding, officials said. 

08:09

Middle East Conflict

Iran warns U.S. troops will become 'food for sharks' if Trump launches ground attack - Sunday 29 March

Iranian Military Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqari has warned that American soldiers will become 'food for sharks' if U.S. President Donald Trump launches ground attacks against Iran. The threat comes after the U.S. military said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.

21:00

Middle East conflict

Houthis launch missiles into Israel as death toll climbs after a month of war - Saturday 28 March

The involvement of Yemen’s Houthis has heightened regional tensions as the Iran-aligned group joins the conflict. The U.S. says it is hopeful of holding talks with Iran in the coming days, while Tehran has said that "talking and bombing is intolerable". Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict.

10:10

View from China

China rolls out national long-term care insurance to support ageing population

China is moving ahead with plans to establish a nationwide long-term care insurance system, aimed at supporting its rapidly ageing population and easing the financial burden on families caring for elderly relatives.

23:51

Middle East conflict

G7 foreign ministers call for an end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war

The foreign ministers of the G7 group of nations on Friday called for an immediate stop to attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Iran war.

22:46

Iran War

G7 calls for end to attacks on civilians as Trump pauses Iran energy strikes - Middle East conflict on 27 March

After U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 days, G7 Foreign Ministers, including the U.S., called for an end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war.

21:51

Middle East Conflict

German chancellor questions U.S.-Israel strategy in Iran conflict

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced doubts about the effectiveness of the U.S. and Israeli military campaign in Iran, warning that the conflict risks becoming prolonged and increasingly complex.

20:20

Iran War

G7 condemns attacks on civilians in Iran war and urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz

G7 foreign ministers have condemned attacks on civilians in the Iran war and demanded the free and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. 

18:52

NATO Iraq

Türkiye confirms withdrawal of NATO contingent from Iraq

Turkish military personnel participating in NATO’s mission in Iraq have been “successfully” withdrawn from the country, the Turkish Defence Ministry announced on Thursday.

18:45

Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases trailer for Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

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

18:02

Israel-Palestine

Hamas must allow Gaza tunnels to be destroyed under Trump’s Board of Peace plan

Hamas would have to allow its vast network of tunnels in Gaza to be destroyed as it gives up its weapons over eight months, under a disarmament plan drawn up by the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.

14:44

EU Annual Report

NATO 2025 Annual Report: Five key takeaways

The 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) annual report, presented by Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of the organisation, reveals a significant shift in stance and policy.

12:27

India-Russia Ties

Iran war deepens ties between India and Russia despite U.S. pressure and sanctions risks

Two months after Indian negotiators worked in January to secure relief from punitive U.S. tariffs on the country’s exports and New Delhi moved to cut back its purchases of Russian crude oil, India and Russia are stepping up their energy ties once again, according to Reuters. 

12:26

View from Iran

Iran dismisses U.S. talks, condemns threats to foreign minister and speaker

Iran’Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has rejected an offer of negotiations from the U.S. President, Donald Trump, amid the ongoing Israel–U.S. war with Iran, describing the proposal as a “contradiction” in Washington’s words and actions.

11:52

Nepal's elections

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister after landslide victory

Former rapper turned politician Balendra Shah, was sworn in as Nepal’s prime minister on Friday, becoming the youngest leader in decades and the first Madhesi - from the southern plains bordering India - to hold the country’s top office.

11:28

Technology

What is driving China’s bold bet on humanoid robotics?

Humanoid robots have often been viewed as novelties, be it mechanical performers dancing at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, or sparring for applause at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

11:24

Middle East conflict

UAE offers to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has told the U.S. and other Western allies that it is willing to participate in a multinational maritime taskforce aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

10:23

U.S. Treasury

Trump's signature to be on U.S. dollar bills, a first for a sitting president

U.S. paper currency will bear President Donald Trump's signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. The change comes as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. 

09:50

Humanitarian aid

Two humanitarian aid boats en route to Cuba are missing, Mexico launches search

Mexico's navy said it had activated a search-and-rescue operation in the Caribbean to locate two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba after the vessels failed to arrive in Havana.

09:42

LNG supply

Cyclone disrupts production at Australia’s biggest LNG plants, straining global supply

A powerful tropical cyclone in Western Australia has disrupted production at the country’s two biggest liquefied natural gas plants run by Chevron and Woodside, exacerbating a global supply crunch caused by the conflict in the Middle East.