Australia condemns Israel over closure of Gaza aid worker case
Australia on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to close its criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom ...
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first-ever European Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final.
After years of chasing European glory, PSG has finally claimed the UEFA Champions League title.
The French giants crushed Inter Milan in Saturday night’s final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, lifting the trophy that had eluded them for so long, even during the eras of Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé.
Under Spanish coach Luis Enrique, PSG has shifted away from its galactico approach toward a more balanced, team-focused style — and it paid off.
Nineteen-year-old Désiré Doué was the standout, assisting Achraf Hakimi’s opener in the 12th minute, scoring a deflected second eight minutes later, and completing his hat-trick in the 63rd minute with a clinical low finish.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth with a solo run, and substitute Senny Mayulu capped off the historic night. It was the biggest margin ever recorded in a Champions League final — and the night PSG finally got their hands on Europe’s top prize.
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 19th of August, covering the latest developments.
Australia on Thursday condemned Israel’s decision to close its criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in Gaza in April 2024.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
North Korea has fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles after U.S. President Donald Trump reduced American participation in joint military exercises with South Korea in an effort to revive dialogue with Pyongyang.
Georgia’s foreign trade data for January-July 2026 shows Kyrgyzstan, China and Russia as its top three export markets, highlighting its Middle Corridor ambitions and complex economic ties with Moscow.
Kazakhstan will vote on 23 August in its first parliamentary election under the new Constitution, choosing 145 members of the new Kurultai under a fundamentally changed electoral system based entirely on party lists.
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