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.
As the Middle East conflict enters its eleventh day, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will strike Iran "20 times harder" should Tehran disrupt global oil flows through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Despite the aggressive rhetoric, international oil prices fell sharply following a telephone call between Mr Trump and Vladimir Putin, which sparked cautious optimism for a rapid diplomatic settlement. However, the regional fallout continues to widen; Egypt has been forced to hike domestic fuel prices by up to 17 per cent, a drone has struck near the UAE consulate in Erbil, and U.S. Democratic senators are demanding urgent public hearings to scrutinise the Trump administration's widely unpopular military campaign.
Beijing has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their escalating border dispute through diplomacy, as violent clashes between the two neighbours enter their eleventh day. Following a meeting with the Afghan Foreign Minister in Kabul, China's special envoy stressed the need to maintain regional stability, echoing similar mediation offers from both Türkiye and Russia. The fighting, which erupted following Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory, has exacted a severe humanitarian toll, with the United Nations reporting that at least 56 civilians have been killed and over 16,000 families displaced across eastern Afghanistan.
A telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has failed to bridge a growing diplomatic rift over the ongoing military campaign against Iran. The conversation follows a week of highly publicised criticism from Mr Trump, who accused the British government of providing insufficient support and mockingly stated that Sir Keir was "no Winston Churchill". Whilst Downing Street maintains its refusal to participate in offensive operations without a clear legal mandate and defined strategy, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the Prime Minister's stance, reiterating that the UK will restrict its involvement strictly to defensive support from British airbases in Cyprus.
Iran's political and military establishments have publicly closed ranks behind the country's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, pledging their loyalty amidst a highly fraught transition of power. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the appointment as the dawn of a "new era of dignity", whilst the armed forces swore their unwavering obedience to their new commander-in-chief. Meanwhile, as mass funerals were held in Tehran for civilians killed in the ten-day conflict, Iranian officials launched blistering verbal attacks on the international community, condemning the U.S.-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure as "chemical warfare" and accusing the United Nations of prioritising the global economy over human lives.
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Schools across Pakistan are being forced to close for a fortnight from next week with government departments down to a four-day week, accordin...
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their nati...
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U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leader...
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.
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.
Welcome to our live coverage as the conflict involving Iran enters its 11th day. Tensions in the region remain high as the United States and Iran exchange increasingly sharp warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Global oil prices reached a four year high on Monday (9 March), surpassing $119 a barrel, as conflict in the Middle East rumbled on. Meanwhile, the Turkish Military said NATO air defence systems destroyed a missile fired from Iran towards the country.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a hardline cleric with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His rise signals continuity in Tehran's anti-Western policies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to our live coverage as the conflict involving Iran enters its 11th day. Tensions in the region remain high as the United States and Iran exchange increasingly sharp warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday as tensions between Washington and Westminster deepened over the conflict involving Iran. The call came less than a day after Trump criticised Britain’s response to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
Norwegian police are searching for a suspect after an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo on 8 March caused minor damage but no injuries, in what authorities say may have been a deliberate attack linked to the Middle East crisis.
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