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.
A shooting in Montreal, Canada has left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspected attacker, police said. ...
The United States eased sanctions on Iran for 60 days as President Donald Trump warned he would do "what I have to do" if Tehran failed to honour the ...
A chaotic day of World Cup action saw Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland shine in high-scoring wins for France and Norway. Lionel Messi continued his ...
All 18 U.S.-resident passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have returned to their home states after completing mo...
Six people were wounded in Russian air strikes across Ukraine overnight, local authorities said, as air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv in the early h...
A shooting in Montreal, Canada has left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspected attacker, police said.
The United States eased sanctions on Iran for 60 days as President Donald Trump warned he would do "what I have to do" if Tehran failed to honour the deal.
A chaotic day of World Cup action saw Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland shine in high-scoring wins for France and Norway. Lionel Messi continued his record-breaking run as Argentina secured another commanding victory.
All 18 U.S.-resident passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have returned to their home states after completing monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the University of Nebraska Medical Center said on Monday.
At least thirteen people have died and sixty-six have been injured following an explosion at Qatar's main liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing hub at Ras Laffan, authorities said on Sunday.
Cape Verde’s remarkable FIFA World Cup debut continued on Sunday (21 June) as the tournament newcomers held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Vozinha was once again at the centre of the story, this time with his mother watching from the stands.
Tehran has agreed to let the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recommence inspections of its nuclear programme, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said. The U.S. and Iran have settled on a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a final deal, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.
A severe heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has led France to restrict alcohol consumption at public events, while Germany issued widespread heat warnings and Spain closed a football fan zone in Madrid.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a landmark internet deal that will allow traffic to pass through Azerbaijani networks.It's the latest deal to highlight the ongoing peace process between the two countries.
A shooting in Montreal, Canada has left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspected attacker, police said.
All 18 U.S.-resident passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have returned to their home states after completing monitoring at the National Quarantine Unit, the University of Nebraska Medical Center said on Monday.
Six people were wounded in Russian air strikes across Ukraine overnight, local authorities said, as air raid alerts were issued in Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday (23 June), urging residents to take shelter.
Romania’s prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to secure parliament’s confidence late on Monday after the far-right opposition withheld support, prolonging a political crisis that could affect the country’s access to European Union funds and weigh on its credit standing.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the China Institute of Sport Science (CISS) have launched a campaign to reach 100 million people in China by 2028, encouraging more active lifestyles and greater participation in physical activity through community programmes and digital tools.
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