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.
China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, has met Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, in Islamabad to di...
British police are facing a national backlash over their handling of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed while d...
International organisations, investors, environmental experts and business representatives gathered in Samarkand for the opening of Eco Expo Central A...
China is sending doctors, medical teams and emergency supplies to help combat a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, joining an international eff...
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said Yerevan remains committed to normalising relations with Azerbaijan and Türkiye, expressing confidenc...
China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yue Xiaoyong, has met Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, in Islamabad to discuss the China-facilitated Urumqi Process and regional security concerns.
British police are facing a national backlash over their handling of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab wounds after his attacker falsely claimed to be the victim of a racist assault.
International organisations, investors, environmental experts and business representatives gathered in Samarkand for the opening of Eco Expo Central Asia 2026, one of the region's largest environmental events focused on green growth, climate resilience and sustainable development.
China is sending doctors, medical teams and emergency supplies to help combat a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, joining an international effort to contain the disease before it spreads further.
Okinawa lost transport links and suffered widespread power outages on Monday (1 June) as Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi brought destructive winds and heavy rain to Japan's south-western islands.
Competing narratives continue to shape perceptions of the war in Ukraine, with Russian leadership suggesting a possible end phase while Ukrainian officials warn of renewed large-scale attacks and ongoing escalation risks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with Lebanese President and Israeli Prime Minister on efforts to ease tensions between Israel and Lebanon. According to a U.S. official, Washington has proposed a plan aimed at achieving a gradual de-escalation of hostilities.
When Armenians vote on 7 June, they will be voting in an election shaped by months of political change and a rapidly deepening relationship with the European Union. The result may not only determine who governs Armenia but also the future direction of the country's geopolitical alignment.
Dutch police have launched an investigation into the use of force against a pregnant woman at an asylum seekers' centre in Zeist after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media.
British police are facing a national backlash over their handling of the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed while dying from stab wounds after his attacker falsely claimed to be the victim of a racist assault.
China is sending doctors, medical teams and emergency supplies to help combat a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, joining an international effort to contain the disease before it spreads further.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said they struck a cargo ship owned by the “American-Zionist enemy” with a cruise missile after an Iranian freighter was attacked in the Sea of Oman.
Dutch police have launched an investigation into the use of force against a pregnant woman at an asylum seekers' centre in Zeist after videos of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Monday that his government would begin legal proceedings to remove President Tamás Sulyok if he continues to reject calls to resign.
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