live U.S., Iran reach preliminary peace deal, Friday signing expected
U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a pre...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for March 19th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. NASA astronauts return after unexpected 286-day ISS mission.
2. Putin agrees to 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure after Trump’s proposal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure with Ukraine, following a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders also agreed to start negotiations on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, aiming for a broader peace process to end the ongoing conflict.
3. Zelenskyy supports 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure after Putin-Trump call.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed support for a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure following a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy also confirmed the exchange of 175 war prisoners from each side and commented on the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
4. Starmer discusses ceasefire progress with Zelenskyy following Trump-Putin talks.
5. China and Kazakhstan agree to deepen cooperation in various fields.
China and Kazakhstan have pledged to strengthen collaboration in multiple areas following a high-level meeting in Beijing. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar co-chaired the 12th Meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee, emphasising Belt and Road cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges.
6. Figure unveils factory where humanoid robots will assemble their own kind
US company Figure has introduced a facility dedicated to producing humanoid robots, with an annual capacity of up to 12,000 units. The factory features advanced automation, AI-driven manufacturing, and cutting-edge digital systems to optimise assembly. Over time, robots will play a key role in their own production, reducing human labour in routine tasks.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
U.S. and Iranian officials said they had agreed on a framework to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a preliminary pact that sent oil prices falling but leaves the fate of Iran's nuclear program to further negotiations.
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and the country's ties with the European Union over immigration concerns.
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx has far exceeded initial expectations, the Migration Ministry said on Monday.
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".
British lawmakers look set to revisit assisted dying in the new parliamentary session after Labour MP Lauren Edwards said she would reintroduce legislation that failed to complete its passage through Parliament earlier this year.
Israel expects to secure new contracts for its air and missile defence systems from European countries within weeks, as governments across the continent continue to strengthen their militaries amid security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wine and champagne unless France removes its digital services tax on major American technology companies.
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