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.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran t...
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament over his decision to app...
Five million children across Sudan’s Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations childr...
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border are intensifying as Israeli strikes push deeper into the Bekaa Valley, fuelling fears of wider escalation ...
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U....
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., amid mounting political pressure.
A pivotal trial that could shape the governance of artificial intelligence begins Tuesday in California, as Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model.
Russia has significantly expanded its blacklist of European Union officials and figures banned from entering the country, in retaliation for Brussels’ newly approved 20th sanctions package against Moscow.
A 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty in part, as his trial opened on Tuesday (28 April) in Austria.
Disney+ has debuted Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, a new collection of animated musical sequences reimagined in American Sign Language (ASL), released on 27 April to mark National Deaf History Month.
Market reaction to DeepSeek’s preview of its next-generation artificial intelligence model has been relatively subdued, in sharp contrast to the global shock triggered by its breakthrough releases last year.
President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks.
Adidas shares rose after Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a historic performance at the London Marathon on Sunday (26 April), becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
British lawmakers on Tuesday voted against launching an inquiry into whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S.
Five million children across Sudan’s Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children’s agency said on Tuesday, issuing an emergency warning as the civil war in the country enters its fourth year.
Former close aide to Keir Starmer admitted on Tuesday he was “wrong” to back the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the U.S., amid mounting political pressure.
Russia has significantly expanded its blacklist of European Union officials and figures banned from entering the country, in retaliation for Brussels’ newly approved 20th sanctions package against Moscow.
China is moving to make it easier and cheaper for people to have children, with lawmakers reviewing plans to expand maternity insurance coverage nationwide.
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