Pakistan announces school closures due to rising fuel costs
Schools across Pakistan are being forced to close for a fortnight from next week with government departments down to a four-day week, accordin...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that President Donald Trump will visit Rome, with potential meetings involving EU representatives during his stay.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed that President Donald Trump is set to visit Rome, raising the prospect of meetings with European Union leaders. Speaking after her visit to Washington, Meloni described Trump as a key ally and noted the importance of strong transatlantic ties.
Though details remain unconfirmed, Meloni suggested that discussions with EU institutions could take place during the US president’s trip to Italy. The visit follows Meloni’s own talks in Washington, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening US-Italy cooperation and addressing international challenges.
This visit would mark Trump’s first official trip to Europe since his return to the presidency, adding significance to the potential engagement with EU representatives.
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a hardline cleric with strong backing from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His rise signals continuity in Tehran's anti-Western policies.
Global oil prices surpassed $119 a barrel on Monday (9 March, 2026), an almost four year high, as the Middle East conflict rumbled on.
China has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their dispute through dialogue after Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, as fighting between the two neighbours entered its eleventh day.
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader on Monday (9 March), signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above $100 a barrel.
Entry and exit across the state border between Azerbaijan and Iran for all types of cargo vehicles, including those in transit, will resume on 9 March, according to a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
Welcome to our live coverage as the conflict involving Iran enters its 11th day. Tensions in the region remain high as the United States and Iran exchange increasingly sharp warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday as tensions between Washington and Westminster deepened over the conflict involving Iran. The call came less than a day after Trump criticised Britain’s response to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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