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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained unchanged on Wednesday as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening continued amid stalled U.S.-Iran discussions. Kpler data showed nine commodity vessels transited the strategic route, the same as the previous day. The Strait remains a key global energy corridor, with shipping activity affected by ongoing security concerns.
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed at least eight people and injured more than two dozen others, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes damaged residential buildings, a children’s hospital and other facilities, while parts of the capital were left without power. Poland activated preventive military aviation operations and placed its air defence systems on alert.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad for the first visit by Syria’s top diplomat to Pakistan in 19 years. Talks are expected to focus on defence cooperation, economic ties and regional security. The visit comes as Syria’s new leadership seeks to rebuild diplomatic relations and expand partnerships after years of conflict and international isolation.
The death toll from last week’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 314, while 262 people remain missing, President Abelardo De La Espriella said. The quake damaged homes and critical infrastructure across western Colombia, with authorities shifting from rescue operations toward humanitarian support and reconstruction efforts.
AnewZ’s report from Tashkent explores Uzbekistan’s efforts to expand its media, healthcare, industrial and technology sectors as the country pursues economic transformation. The visit highlights projects ranging from digital development and manufacturing to cultural preservation, reflecting Uzbekistan’s push to combine modernisation with its historical identity.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to res...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 20th of August, covering the latest developments. ...
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least eight people and injured more than two dozen ...
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 19th of August, covering the latest developments.
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv has killed at least eight people and injured more than two dozen others, Ukrainian officials said, with fires reported across the city and Poland activating defensive air operations.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited on Thursday, with no increase in vessel crossings as U.S.-Iran talks to resolve the conflict remained stalled. Nine commodity vessels transited the key waterway on Wednesday, unchanged from the previous day, according to Kpler data.
Britain has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires and demanded that the Israeli government withdraw a tender for construction in the controversial E1 settlement area in the West Bank.
The death toll from last week’s powerful earthquake in Colombia has risen to at least 314, while 262 people remain missing, President Abelardo De La Espriella said on Wednesday.
The grandmother of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab has rejected an Israeli military investigation into her killing, saying the family does not trust the Israeli judiciary and calling instead for an independent international probe.
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