Nepal residents thankful normal life has resumed, days after deadly protests
Life in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, returned to normal on Sunday (September 14), just days after deadly protests left at least 51 people dead and blan...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. stealth jets arrive in Puerto Rico as Trump targets cartels near Venezuela
Five U.S. Air Force F-35 jets landed at Puerto Rico’s former Roosevelt Roads base after President Donald Trump ordered their deployment to bolster Caribbean defences amidst rising tensions with Venezuela. The move follows increased military activity in the region and disputes with Caracas over drug-smuggling claims and naval incidents, signalling Washington’s firmer stance despite Trump’s denial of pursuing regime change.
2. Egypt engages regional partners ahead of emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha
Egypt is holding intensive talks with regional partners ahead of Monday’s emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, convened after Israel’s strike in the Qatari capital killed a Qatari officer and five Hamas officials during ceasefire negotiations. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan on coordination, while Qatar confirmed the summit will address a draft resolution on the attack. The strike came amidst U.S.-backed mediation efforts with Egypt and Qatar, as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 64,800.
3. Desalination project discussed between Azerbaijan and ACWA Power
During the meeting, the parties highlighted successful projects carried out between Azerbaijan and ACWA Power and reviewed the implementation status of the country’s planned seawater desalination project.
They also exchanged views on potential future projects within the framework of efficient water resource management and sustainable development. The discussions emphasised the importance of such initiatives for strengthening public-private partnerships, applying advanced technologies, and transferring innovative solutions.
4. Worst floods in Punjab’s history leave 101 dead, 4.6 million affected
Floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province have killed at least 101 people and affected 4.6 million, submerging nearly 5,000 villages in what officials call the worst disaster in the region’s history. Authorities say over 2.5 million people and 2 million livestock have been relocated, though relief efforts remain overstretched. Nationwide, monsoon rains since 26 June have left 932 dead, 1,060 injured, and over 8,200 homes damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.
5. Massive right-wing protest floods central London amid clashes
Over 100,000 people marched through central London in a right-wing “Unite the Kingdom” rally led by Tommy Robinson, making it one of the largest demonstrations of its kind in UK history. Police estimated 110,000 attendees and clashed with protesters as violence broke out, arresting nine. The march, fuelled by anti-immigration anger, saw Union flags, MAGA hats, and chants against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while Elon Musk voiced support remotely. Around 5,000 counter-protesters gathered nearby, warning against rising hate, as Britain faces record Channel migrant crossings this year.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Music mega-star Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce announced their engagement. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post, alongside photos of Kelce proposing to Swift in a garden of pink and white flowers.
Life in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, returned to normal on Sunday (September 14), just days after deadly protests left at least 51 people dead and blanketed the city in smoke.
Madrid is set to host high-level talks between the United States and China in the coming days, a development the Spanish government views as an opportunity to repair strained ties with Washington while consolidating its role as a European interlocutor with Beijing.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday (September 14), stepping into a region already fraught with tension following Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and its plans to expand settlements in the West Bank.
Footage on Saturday showed security forces storming a two-storey home in Asuncion to capture Bermudez. Paraguay’s anti-drug agency SENAD released video of a long-haired man pinned to the floor and later seated on a sofa, identified by officials as Bermudez.
Five U.S. F-35 fighter jets landed in Puerto Rico following President Trump's order to bolster Caribbean military presence amid rising tensions with Venezuela.
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