15:23

Middle East Conflict

live Secretary of State Rubio says U.S. can 'see the finish line' in Iran war - Middle East conflict on 1 April

There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.

15:19

Ukraine-Russia war

Estonia says stray Ukrainian drones entered its territory between Monday and Tuesday

Drones detected in Estonia appear to have strayed from Ukraine while headed for Russia, the Baltic country's armed forces said late on Tuesday. Estonia had earlier said it detected drones inside and outside its airspace overnight, with broadcaster ERR reporting that drone debris was found.

14:42

Energy Security

Strait of Hormuz blockade triggers urgent response from UK, France and Japan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for urgent action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating conflict continues to choke one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

12:07

Russian oil

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

Russian-flagged tanker carrying approximately 700,000 barrels of crude oil docked at Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data confirmed, marking a vital and controversial delivery to an island paralysed by severe energy shortages and a suffocating U.S. blockade.

11:53

Migrants

At least 18 people dead after migrant boat sinks off Türkiye's Aegean coast

At least 18 people were killed when an inflatable boat carrying migrants sank off Türkiye's western province of Mugla on Wednesday, the coastguard said in a statement, adding that search and rescue efforts continued in the area.

11:52

View from Türkiye

Türkiye intercepts fourth missile amid Middle East tensions, Azerbaijan shows solidarity

Azerbaijan has voiced strong support for Türkiye following the interception of a fourth ballistic missile over Turkish territory on Monday (30 March), amid rising regional tensions.

10:17

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 01 April, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:48

Ukraine-Russia war

EU top diplomats voiced continued support for Ukraine after visit to Bucha to mark 2022 massacre

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for accountability over Russian atrocities committed in Bucha, as they visited the small town on Tuesday (31 March) on the fourth anniversary of a massacre there.

08:57

Middle East conflict

Explosions heard in Damascus as Syria's president says it will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression

Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus as Israeli air defences intercepted Iranian missiles, Syrian state television reported on Tuesday.

08:37

Illegal immigration

UK agrees £16 million extension with France to continue Channel patrols amid stalled migrant deal talks

The UK will pay France £16.2 million to continue beach patrols for two months, as both sides race to agree a new deal to curb small boat crossings across the Channel amid rising migrant numbers and political pressure.

08:23

Kidnapping

American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

An American female journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said.

07:40

Plane Crash

Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills 29 people

A Russian military An-26 aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 30 people on board, Russia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed.

07:23

Middle East conflict

Trump: U.S. could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict to wind down.

21:05

Middle East Conflict

Iran-U.S.-Israel tensions rise after strikes and threats of retaliation - 31 March

The Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict is intensifying, with fresh strikes near Tehran, European calls for restraint, and Iran threatening to target U.S. firms in the region, raising fears of a broader escalation across the Middle East.

18:37

Hungary Leaked Tape

Leaked call shows Hungary foreign minister discussing EU sanctions with Russia

HHungary’s foreign minister has been drawn into controversy after an audio recording, released by an investigative outlet, appeared to show him discussing EU sanctions with his Russian counterpart days before an election that could shape Budapest’s relationship with Moscow, Reuters reports.

16:51

China and Kenya ties

China and Kenya revive flagship railway project in renewed push for growth

China and Kenya have agreed to revive a long-delayed railway project, signalling renewed momentum in infrastructure cooperation and a shift towards more sustainable financing models across Africa.

14:33

March 1918 Tragedy

The March days of 1918: Azerbaijan's history, remembrance, and path to peace

Over a century ago, the streets of Baku were engulfed in violence as thousands of civilians perished during the March Days of 1918, marking one of the darkest chapters in Azerbaijan’s history.

14:16

Energy crisis

Japan, Indonesia step up energy ties as U.S.-Israeli Iran war strains supplies

Japan and Indonesia will deepen coordination on energy security, Tokyo said, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupts vital oil and gas flows to Asia.

11:28

Aviation

China's top airlines cautious on financial outlook as impact of Iran war raises fuel costs

China's three largest state-owned airlines have issued warnings regarding their financial outlook for the current year, acknowledging that the eruption of war involving Iran has driven jet fuel prices to unsustainable highs.

11:08

Russia-Ukraine war

EU top diplomats arrive in Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre amid signals to scale back energy sector attacks

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine, amid tensions within the bloc over blocked EU aid.

10:02

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 31 March, 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:42

Social media regulation

Australia threatens to sue tech giants after alleged breaches of social media ban

The Australian government has threatened to go to court in a bid to sue social media giants for allegedly flouting a ban on under-16s, as its internet regulator disclosed it is investigating some of the biggest platforms for suspected non-compliance with the world-first measure.

07:36

Middle East conflict

Oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike, Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's energy

Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Monday, as President Donald Trump warned the U.S. would obliterate Iran's energy plants and oil wells if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz.

07:29

Gang Violence

Dozens killed in Haiti gang 'massacre', rights organisations report

At least 70 people have been killed and more than 30 wounded in a gang attack in Haiti’s Artibonite region, according to two rights organisations, as thousands of residents fled the violence in the towns of Jean Denis and Pont Sondé.