Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 16 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Kazakh voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, with exit polls indicating 87 per cent backing for reforms that analysts warn will allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to bypass his current 2029 term limit. The overhaul, which comes into effect on 1 July following the dissolution of the current parliament, condenses the legislature into a single chamber and dramatically expands the president’s power to appoint key officials. Whilst the 72-year-old leader insists he will step down at the end of his current term, the reintroduction of the Vice President post has sparked widespread speculation that he is quietly orchestrating a controlled succession plan or preparing to extend his grip on the nation of 20 million.
Commercial flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily halted on Monday morning following a drone strike in the vicinity of the transport hub, as the Middle East conflict enters its sixteenth day. The United Arab Emirates’ National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority confirmed it was actively responding to a missile threat, whilst the Defence Ministry announced on social media that air defences were actively intercepting incoming Iranian drones and missiles aimed at the emirate.
One Battle After Another swept the 2026 Academy Awards with six wins, including Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. The ceremony was marked by historic milestones, notably Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman of colour to win Best Cinematography for Sinners, which secured four awards overall, including a surprise Best Actor win for Michael B. Jordan. The night also featured a rare tie in the Best Live Action Short category—the first since 2013—whilst Netflix's global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters took home Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Twenty Thai crew members have safely returned to Bangkok after their cargo ship, the Mayuree Naree, was struck by projectiles whilst navigating the highly contested Strait of Hormuz last week. The Thai-flagged vessel was reportedly fired upon by Iranian forces, leaving three crew members still missing at sea. Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the rescued sailors are in good health but declined to provide further details regarding ongoing, high-level rescue negotiations with Omani and Iranian authorities due to the extreme sensitivity of the situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump is actively attempting to assemble an international naval coalition to force the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to reports from Axios. The critical maritime chokepoint, which usually handles approximately 20 per cent of the world's oil supply, has been effectively shut down by Tehran since the Middle East conflict erupted on 28 February. With multiple commercial vessels having already fallen victim to Iranian attacks in the past week. The White House is reportedly hoping to formally announce the joint international task force later this week.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Iran to pay compensation for decades of deaths and damage, adding a new demand to peace talks as Tehran see...
As Russian officials praise Georgia’s “pragmatic” approach towards Moscow, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has explained why he will not descri...
Europe is facing more frequent and prolonged extreme heat, with climate change making heatwaves increasingly intense and widespread, the World Meteoro...
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Flights arriving at Catania airport in eastern Sicily were suspended after volcanic ash from a new eruption of Mount Etna drifted into the airspace around the airport, disrupting operations at one of Italy’s busiest aviation hubs.
For months, efforts to secure the Red Sea have focused on what is happening in the water. Naval deployments have increased, governments have expanded maritime cooperation and shipping companies have adapted to persistent security threats.
Greenland has issued a “strong warning” to a U.S. oil company linked to President Donald Trump after drilling equipment was brought ashore without the required government approvals, according to British media.
Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz but repeated that the U.S. must meet other conditions.
Europe is facing more frequent and prolonged extreme heat, with climate change making heatwaves increasingly intense and widespread, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.
Russia's northern NATO neighbours are tightening security around critical infrastructure amid growing concern that Moscow could stage a “false flag” attack using Ukrainian drones.
Kyrgyzstan has proposed hosting part of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries’ warehouse and logistics network, aiming to reduce supply-chain risks and strengthen trade with Russia.
North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Iran to pay compensation for decades of deaths and damage, adding a new demand to peace talks as Tehran seeks compensation and sanctions relief before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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