10:29

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 March, 2026

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

10:12

Synagogue attack

Temple Israel attack: Suspect named as Ayman Ghazali, key details so far

Ayman Ghazali, a 41-year-old U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, crashed his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue on Thursday (12 March) while children attended preschool. Security personnel shot him dead during the confrontation, and authorities said no one else was seriously injured.

08:10

Nepal elections

Nepal elections: Former rapper to become Prime Minister

Balendra Shah is set to become Nepal's prime minister after winning a landslide in the country's 2026 elections. The election comes after a GenZ-led protest in which dozens died in September last year, helped to overthrow the government

07:27

War

Why is water infrastructure being used as a weapon in war?

Although against international humanitarian war, targeting desalination plants and other key locations is increasingly being used as a way of making an opponent weaker in battle. Water-related violent events have increased rapidly since 2022.

21:07

Epstein files

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about former U.S. Ambassador's Epstein links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show. 

18:45

China–Europe Railway

China–Europe Railway Express freight surges 25% in early 2026

Freight transport on the China–Europe Railway Express grew strongly in the first two months of 2026, highlighting the growing importance of rail links between Asia and Europe. The network moved about 352,000 shipping containers between January and February, a 25% increase from a year earlier.

16:11

Extreme Weather

At least 64 killed in Ethiopia floods and landslides

At least 64 people have been killed in southern Ethiopia following recent landslides and floods, the regional government’s communications office said on Thursday (12 March), citing local police  

10:12

World News

AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 12th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:38

Embassy explosion

Norway police arrest three over U.S. embassy bombing

Norwegian police apprehended three brothers suspected of carrying out Sunday's (8 March) bombing at the U.S. embassy in Oslo, in an attack investigators have branded an act of terrorism.

09:04

Middle East Conflict

Oil prices on the rise again as IEA agrees record release of emergency reserves

Oil prices continue to fluctuate as a result of the conflict in the Middle East with Iran and the insecurity of ships sailing through the key Strait of Hormuz route. Iran has said it will target any ship linked to the U.S., Israel or their allies.

23:54

Middle East conflict

Countries agree 'largest ever' release of oil reserves to reduce crude prices - Wednesday, 11th March

The 32 countries belonging to the Internatioanl Energy Agency agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil on Wednesday (11 March), in efforts aimed at bringing down the price of crude oil, which has soared since fighting between Iran, Israel and the U.S. started at the end of February.

19:24

Middle East Conflict

UK sends HMS Dragon to Eastern Mediterranean following drone strike on Cyprus base

Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.

19:03

Oil Prices

IEA agrees record 400m-barrel oil release as Iran war disrupts global supply

Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.

14:39

Middle East conflict

British police ban planned pro-Iranian London march to prevent 'serious public disorder'

The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”

14:00

Fire incident

Six die in Swiss bus fire as authorities investigate possible 'deliberate act'

At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, in what police say may have been a deliberate act. Witnesses reported a man inside the vehicle set himself alight. Three others were injured and taken to hospital, while authorities continue their investigation.

12:14

Middle East conflict

U.S. and Iran exchange threats - Tuesday, 10 March

Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.