Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 17 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others following a devastating airstrike on a 2,000-bed drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul. Afghan officials report that large sections of the facility were destroyed in the Monday night bombardment, while Islamabad's Information Ministry categorically denied targeting the hospital, claiming instead that it had "precisely targeted" terrorist infrastructure and ammunition depots used by militant groups. The catastrophic strike marks a severe escalation in the fierce cross-border conflict that erupted in late February, severely undermining ongoing international efforts, including those by China, to broker a ceasefire between the South Asian neighbours.
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who notably authored a children's book on bereavement following the death of her husband, has been found guilty of his murder. Following a trial featuring over 40 witnesses, a jury took just three hours to conclude that the 35-year-old, who was deeply in debt and having an affair, fatally poisoned Eric Richins by lacing his vodka with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. Richins, who published "Are You With Me?" just two months before her arrest, was also convicted of insurance fraud and attempted murder relating to previous, unsuccessful attempts to poison her spouse.
As the Middle East conflict enters its eighteenth day, the U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has come under fire from a barrage of rockets and drones. The early morning attack on Tuesday highlights the rapidly deteriorating security situation and the expanding geographical scope of retaliatory strikes targeting American diplomatic and military outposts across the region.
Senior officials from the United States and China convened in Paris for a new round of pragmatic trade negotiations aimed at managing the intense economic rivalry between the world's two largest economies. Led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the discussions are focusing on specific, tangible issues, such as expanding American agricultural exports, securing access to critical minerals, and establishing new dialogue mechanisms, rather than attempting to forge a sweeping new trade pact. While expectations for an immediate breakthrough remain modest, the meetings are viewed as a crucial step in maintaining open communication and laying the groundwork for a potential future summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
A Pakistani national has been killed in the United Arab Emirates after being struck by falling shrapnel during the mid-air interception of a ballistic missile over Abu Dhabi. The emirate's media office confirmed the fatality occurred in the Bani Yas area on the western outskirts of the city, underscoring the growing, deadly risk to civilians across the Gulf as the intense regional missile and drone conflict continues unabated.
The European Union will send a team to Armenia to counter democratic threats ahead of its parliamentary elections in ...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stori...
Kouri Richins, a U.S. woman who penned a children’s book about bereavement after the death of her husband ...
A court in Baku has sentenced a French national, Martin Ryan, to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of espionage, according to reporting b...
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an air strike on a drug tr...
The European Union will send a team to Armenia to counter democratic threats ahead of its parliamentary elections in June.
Kouri Richins, a U.S. woman who penned a children’s book about bereavement after the death of her husband has been found guilty of killing him.
A court in Baku has sentenced a French national, Martin Ryan, to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of espionage, according to reporting by Reuters and other outlets citing the Russian state news agency RIA.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others in an air strike on a drug treatment centre in Kabul on Monday night (16 March).
The other evening, I was fuelling my car at a petrol station in Kenya’s capital. It was one of those small moments most motorists barely notice. The attendant filled the tank, I glanced at the pump price, paid, and drove off.
President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stay in power beyond 2029. The Central Election Commission confirmed that 87.15% of voters backed the constitution in a referendum held on Sunday (17 March).
Kouri Richins, a U.S. woman who penned a children’s book about bereavement after the death of her husband has been found guilty of killing him.
Senior officials from the United States and China met in Paris this week for a new round of trade talks, as the world’s two largest economies attempt to manage their economic rivalry and avoid further tensions.
Court documents released on Monday (16 March) revealed that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has asked a U.S. judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit over a 2024 documentary, arguing his re-election proves the edited 2021 speech did not harm his reputation.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday (13 March), according to Poland’s Operational Command.
Russia has imposed a fine of 35 million roubles (around $432,366) on the messaging platform Telegram for failing to remove content deemed illegal by the authorities, according to the Interfax news agency.
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