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.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan held talks in Tehran on Monday on bilateral ties and efforts t...
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Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in connection with an investigation into documents allegedly passed to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
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