Danish citizen arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for Iran
German prosecutors have arrested a Danish citizen suspected of spying for Iran, reportedly gathering intelligence on Jewish individuals and sites in B...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for March 18th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Seven dead, ten survivors in plane crash off Roatán Island.
A tragic plane crash off the coast of Honduras has claimed seven lives and left several passengers trapped inside the wreckage. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Roatán Island, with 10 survivors rescued despite challenging conditions and zero visibility.
2. Saakashvili sentenced to additional four-and-a-half years in prison.
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili has been handed an additional four-and-a-half-year sentence, following a nine-year sentence for embezzling public funds. The new sentence stems from a conviction of illegally crossing the border, bringing his total prison term to 12-and-a-half years.
3. Zelenskyy tasks military leadership with identifying Ukraine's defense needs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed the country’s military leadership to assess Kyiv's defense requirements. In a meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Chief of General Staff Andrii Hnatov, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for urgent collaboration with international partners on security guarantees and military strategy.
4. Key elements of Ukraine deal agreed, talks with Putin scheduled.
US President Donald Trump announced that significant progress had been made on a potential deal regarding Ukraine, though much remains to be finalized. Ahead of a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump emphasized the urgent need to end the war, highlighting the weekly toll of 2,500 soldier deaths from both sides.
5. Trump to hold call with Putin in test of deal-making strength.
U.S. President Donald Trump is advocating for a peace agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially reshaping Ukraine’s borders. Trump suggests that land concessions and control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could be central to negotiations as both sides continue to engage in heavy aerial strikes.
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.
The U.S. Department of Justice and FBI on Monday announced an arrest and indictments related to North Korea’s “IT worker” program, through which North Koreans secured remote tech jobs at over 100 U.S. companies to steal money and data globally.
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.
German prosecutors have arrested a Danish citizen suspected of spying for Iran, reportedly gathering intelligence on Jewish individuals and sites in Berlin.
G7 foreign ministers voiced support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday, 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.”
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