Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Google sets out $6.8 billion UK investment ahead of Trump's state visit
Google announced £5 billion ($6.8 billion) in new UK investments, including a data centre near London, ahead of President Donald Trump’s state visit. The move, projected to create more than 8,000 jobs annually, comes alongside a Shell deal and clean energy initiatives to boost Britain’s economy and energy transition.
2. Trump to file $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against New York Times
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will file a $15-billion defamation and libel lawsuit against the New York Times over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump accused the paper of lying about him, his family, his businesses, and Republican-led movements, while the New York Times has not yet commented.
3. Trump: Israel will not strike Qatar again
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel will not carry out further strikes in Qatar following last week’s attacks on Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials.He indicated, however, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could still take other actions against Hamas figures in the Gulf state.
4. Arab-Islamic summit in Doha warns of risks to regional security
Leaders of the OIC and Arab League met in Doha, condemning the bombing in Qatar and urging urgent international action to halt attacks and advance a Gaza ceasefire. Qatar’s Emir, backed by Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and the GCC, stressed protecting sovereignty and mediation efforts, while observers noted muted responses from some Abraham Accords states.
5. U.S. and China reach framework deal on TikTok ownership
The U.S. and China reached a framework deal on transferring TikTok to U.S. ownership, with Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set to discuss final terms on Friday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Madrid talks also covered trade barriers and investment, while Beijing confirmed a “basic framework consensus” on handling TikTok issues.
6. Pakistan urges United Nations to suspend Israel
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the United Nations to suspend Israel and proposed creating an Arab-Islamic task force to counter “expansionist designs” during a summit in Doha. He condemned Israel’s strike on Doha, called for a permanent ceasefire under Chapter Seven of the UN Charter, and demanded secure humanitarian access in Gaza.
7. Russia to suspend gas supplies to Armenia for 10 days
Russian gas supplies to Armenia will be suspended for 10 days beginning from Tuesday due to planned maintenance work on the North Caucasus-Transcaucasia main pipeline in Russia’s Stavropol region,Gazprom Armenia announced on Monday. Using internal reserves and additional imports from Iran, the company said natural gas transit to Armenia will be suspended from 16 to 26 September.
The United Nations will choose its next secretary-general this summer, with António Guterres set to leave office after two terms. Several candidates ...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating has fallen to 51.1% in July 2026, according to a new poll, with growing concern over the count...
Ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to its lowest level in months on Sunday after Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi oil facilities...
Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately targeting civilians.
Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its pause on strikes, but Tehran remains sceptical of U.S. intentions, a senior Iranian source told on Sunday.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.
Marvel Studios used its return to San Diego Comic-Con to reveal several major projects, including a new Ghost Rider film starring Ryan Gosling and the long-awaited Black Panther 3.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.
The United Nations will choose its next secretary-general this summer, with António Guterres set to leave office after two terms. Several candidates have entered the race to become the UN’s 10th chief, but the selection process remains shaped by negotiations among major powers.
Belgium recorded the highest excess mortality rate in Europe during the heatwave that swept across the continent in late June, according to EuroMOMO data cited by the Belgian public health institute Sciensano.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating has fallen to 51.1% in July 2026, according to a new poll, with growing concern over the country's economic situation emerging as the main driver of declining public support.
Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of retaliation, after a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea killed a sailor on Saturday.
Officials in Russia and Ukraine reported new civilian casualties on Monday after a series of air attacks hit cities on both sides of the war
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