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.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks...
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, a $10.75 billion waterway giving the country's landlocked southwest a shorter, direct route to th...
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held high-level talks in Seoul aimed at expanding South Korean investment, industrial cooperation and partnershi...
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Iran is keen to reach a deal quickly, but a senior Iranian security official rejected the claim, saying Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.
A Danish military helicopter came within “metres” of being struck by flares fired by a Russian warship, Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said on Tuesday. Russia accused Denmark of carrying out “dangerous manoeuvres” near its ship, and said it was investigating the incident.
Saudi Arabia said its air defences destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it could enter prohibited airspace over the holy city, as attacks by the Iran-aligned group deepen regional tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is outlining the EU's priorities in her annual State of the Union address, covering security, support for Ukraine, trade with China, migration, climate and artificial intelligence.
China has officially opened the Pinglu Canal, a $10.75 billion waterway giving the country's landlocked southwest a shorter, direct route to the sea and Southeast Asian markets.
Pakistan has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at the United Nations, warning that escalating fighting in Yemen and increased activity around the Bab al-Mandab Strait threaten regional stability, global shipping and energy security.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of war crimes, including murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention.
Wednesday's session of the 24th Arab Media Summit in Dubai has shifted the discussion towards a central question for modern media: how can regional news organisations tell their own stories while reaching audiences far beyond their borders?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was carrying out tests on a new weapon to intercept drones and had recorded a successful hit overnight.
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