Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for March 14th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Turkish delegation arrives in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials.
On 13 March, a high-level Turkish delegation, led by foreign minister Hakan Fidan, defence minister Yaşar Güler, and the head of the National Intelligence Organisation (MIT), Ibrahim Kalın, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for talks with the country's officials.
2. Trump comments on progress of ceasefire negotiations with Russia.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump provided an update on ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Russia, stating that talks with Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin, are progressing. However, he stressed that no conclusions could be drawn until the final outcome is known, while acknowledging that Ukraine had agreed to the ceasefire proposal.
3. Putin expresses conditional support for US ceasefire proposal in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports the US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine in principle but outlined conditions that could delay an agreement. While welcoming the initiative, Putin stressed that any deal must address the root causes of the conflict. US President Donald Trump described Putin’s response as “very promising” but emphasised that further discussions would determine Moscow’s willingness to reach an agreement.
4. Azerbaijan and Armenia finalise peace agreement text.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have completed negotiations on finalising the text of a peace agreement, with Armenia accepting Azerbaijan’s proposals on the last two disputed points, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced. He added that the next step involves Armenia amending its constitution, which currently contains territorial claims against Azerbaijan.
5. U.S. and Israel propose resettling Palestinians in East Africa, met with rejection.
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss the possibility of using their territories for resettling Palestinians from Gaza. However, Sudan rejected the proposal, while officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed they were unaware of any such discussions. This move comes amid ongoing international debates over the future of Gaza.
6. American Airlines jet engine catches fire after diversion to Denver.
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 caught fire after landing in Denver on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate via emergency slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said. All 172 passengers and six crew members exited safely, though 12 people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries. The aircraft had diverted from its Dallas-bound route due to reported engine vibrations. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
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The South Caucasus—comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia—has long been a geopolitical crossroads where regional and global powers intersect.
China has accused foreign intelligence agencies of smuggling rare earth metals out of the country by manipulating shipping logistics and recruiting insiders, according to a statement from the Ministry of State Security.
An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility has reportedly claimed the lives of three deputies, according to local media reports on Friday. However, officials have not yet confirmed any casualties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call on Friday to discuss regional developments, with particular focus on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, according to a statement released by the Kremlin press service.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will send an upgraded ‘version 3.0’ free-trade agreement to their heads of government for approval in October, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday after regional talks in Kuala Lumpur.
Germany's export slump since 2021 is largely driven by deep-rooted competitiveness issues, the Bundesbank warned in its latest report, calling for urgent structural reforms.
Israeli researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence tool that can determine a person’s true biological age from tiny DNA samples with remarkable precision.
Two Harry Potter actresses, Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker, have each received a six-month driving ban after separate speeding offences, both sentenced on the same day at a Buckinghamshire court.
North Korea has stopped foreign tourists from visiting its new Wonsan-Kalma resort just weeks after it welcomed the first Russian visitors.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in the U.S., though the company has not confirmed the claim.
The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye says Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire deal supported by Türkiye, Jordan, and regional actors after cross-border strikes this week heightened tensions.
The Trump administration has completed a controversial prisoner swap with Venezuela, returning around 250 deported Venezuelans in exchange for 10 American detainees.
Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a declaration of principles after months of Qatar-mediated talks, aiming to end fighting in the country’s east.
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