Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Ten people have died following a shooting at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in one of Canada’s deadliest mass casualty events. Police confirmed that the female assailant was found deceased at the scene and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his planned trip to the Munich Security Conference, expressing his devastation at the "horrific acts of violence" in the tight-knit community.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington may deploy a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East should nuclear negotiations with Iran collapse. Whilst Tehran has signalled a willingness to continue diplomatic engagement following recent talks mediated by Oman, President Trump emphasised that the U.S. is prepared to take "tougher action" if a deal remains elusive.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has signed a Strategic Partnership Charter with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, on Tuesday marking a significant deepening of ties between Washington and Azerbaijan. The agreement focuses on security, energy cooperation, and the new Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) corridor, intended to link mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan enclave. Mr Aliyev heralded the visit as the start of a "new phase" in bilateral relations, whilst Mr Vance highlighted the potential for economic prosperity in the South Caucasus.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has joined survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to introduce 'Virginia’s Law', legislation aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for sex trafficking offences. Named in honour of the late Virginia Giuffre, the bill seeks to allow survivors to pursue legal action against perpetrators and enabling institutions regardless of when the abuse occurred. The move comes amidst continued scrutiny of the Epstein network and calls for greater accountability for those linked to the disgraced financier.
The United States has solidified its position as the central mediator in the South Caucasus, shifting its approach from passive facilitation to driving the implementation of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Following the breakthrough accord in August 2025, Washington is prioritising the TRIPP connectivity project to link the region economically whilst respecting sovereignty. This strategic pivot sees the U.S. deepening energy and security ties with Baku whilst simultaneously supporting Yerevan’s diplomatic diversification away from Moscow.
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including thr...
Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats on Tuesday, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Tehran to expect the&nb...
Up to 30 tonnes of food will be delivered to Iran amidst ongoing hostilities with U.S. and Israel, following a phone converstation between the ...
The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern as tensions rise following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israe...
Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientif...
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats on Tuesday, as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Tehran to expect the “most intense day" of attacks so far. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “anyone who entertains the illusion of destroying Iran knows nothing of history."
The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of global concern as tensions rise following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Tehran has threatened to block the strategic waterway, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments and energy markets.
Reports of so-called “acid clouds” moving from Iran towards Central Asia are not supported by scientific data, national hydrometeorological services in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan say, adding there is no threat to the region.
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, has addressed the U.N. Security Council, saying the world must consider how effective its engagement with the Taliban-run country is as millions face hunger.
British MPs have rejected a proposal to introduce an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, opting instead to give ministers flexible powers to impose restrictions on platforms.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
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