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Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Ho...
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.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Qatar in Doha have concluded, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi has said.
Mexico ended their 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win, while Erling Haaland sent Norway through and Kylian Mbappé fired France into the last 16.
Iran and the U.S. have concluded indirect talks in Doha without a major breakthrough, with discussions focused on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds. Both sides are expected to meet again after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A record-breaking heatwave spread across the eastern U.S. on Wednesday (1 July), placing tens of millions of people under heat alerts just days before the country's 250th Independence Day celebrations.
A powerful heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered deadly conditions, with authorities issuing urgent warnings as extreme temperatures continue to climb.
A breakaway Catholic group dedicated to preserving the traditional Latin Mass has ordained four new bishops in Switzerland, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 2nd of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A Russian couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner urging world peace before, in an apparent elaborate marriage proposal that ended with their arrests.
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