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.
G7 foreign ministers voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a critical step to ease regional tensions. In a joint...
The G7 Foreign Ministers urge Iran to promptly resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in accordance with its safe...
Factory activity across much of Asia remained subdued in June as the uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy weighed heavily on manufacturing sentim...
Tesla’s new car registrations plunged sharply in June, dropping 64.4% in Sweden and 61.6% in Denmark compared to last year, highlighting growing cha...
Billionaire Elon Musk has vowed to form a new political party if Donald Trump’s massive spending bill is passed by Congress, slamming it as evidence...
G7 foreign ministers voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a critical step to ease regional tensions. In a joint statement, they urged Iran to resume negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive and verifiable deal on its nuclear programme.
Factory activity across much of Asia remained subdued in June as the uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy weighed heavily on manufacturing sentiment, even as some economies reported slight improvements in output.
The U.S. Senate is locked in a marathon voting session over President Donald Trump’s wide-reaching budget proposal, dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' as it hangs in the balance amid internal Republican divisions and fierce Democratic opposition.
Tesla’s new car registrations plunged sharply in June, dropping 64.4% in Sweden and 61.6% in Denmark compared to last year, highlighting growing challenges for the U.S. electric vehicle maker in these Nordic markets.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of his successor is drawing global attention — not just spiritually, but a deeply political one for China, India, and the U.S.
G7 foreign ministers voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a critical step to ease regional tensions. In a joint statement, they urged Iran to resume negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive and verifiable deal on its nuclear programme.
Billionaire Elon Musk has vowed to form a new political party if Donald Trump’s massive spending bill is passed by Congress, slamming it as evidence of a “one-party country.”
Russia launched a record 5,337 drones at Ukraine in June alone, marking the most intense month of drone warfare since the start of the full-scale invasion, according to Ukraine’s Air Force.
The U.S. Senate is locked in a marathon voting session over President Donald Trump’s wide-reaching budget proposal, dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' as it hangs in the balance amid internal Republican divisions and fierce Democratic opposition.
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