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.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening t...
Iran says it is holding “positive” talks with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic, while an official source familiar with t...
Top Arab and Muslim foreign ministers agreed at a meeting in Amman on Wednesday to establish a mechanism to document alleged Israeli violations in Jer...
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U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Tehran had made plans to strike sites in Ukraine after Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a senior Iranian military adviser has said. Iran refrained from taking action after Kyiv said the strike was a mistake, Mohsen Rezaei told the state IRIB TV channel.
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U.S. data analytics firm Palantir Technologies has reported a 93 per cent year-on-year jump in second-quarter revenue, even as the company faces continued criticism over its work with Israel's military and allegations linking its technology to the war in Gaza.a.
Türkiye's ruling alliance has submitted draft legislation to parliament aimed at advancing the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The proposed law includes legal protections for many former militants and suspended prison sentences for some convicted members.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the country's ambassadors to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and several other countries. The removals came after a speech on Monday in which he said embassies would be judged on their effectiveness in securing weapons for Ukraine.
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have begun implementing a landmark 2022 border agreement, launching a land exchange to complete the demarcation of their shared frontier and pave the way for new infrastructure projects.
A new Ebola treatment centre is due to open this week in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities battle the country's largest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record. Officials hope the new facility will ease pressure on an overstretched healthcare system.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, casting further doubt on a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at ending the war.
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