AnewZ Morning Brief - 17 March, 2026
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to participate in an informal NATO foreign ministers meeting in Türkiye, focusing on strategies to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join NATO foreign ministers in Türkiye from May 14-16 for an informal meeting aimed at addressing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
According to a State Department statement, the discussions will also serve as preparation for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague this June. Secretary Rubio will promote President Trump's initiative to enhance NATO's strength and effectiveness by urging allied nations to increase their contributions to the alliance.
The other evening, I was fuelling my car at a petrol station in Kenya’s capital. It was one of those small moments most motorists barely notice. The attendant filled the tank, I glanced at the pump price, paid, and drove off.
President Trump called on countries to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Starmer said the UK is working with allies to restore navigation and stabilise oil markets. It comes as a strike near Iraq’s western border killed several Hashed al-Shaabi fighters, raising regional tensions.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Kazakh voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stay in power beyond 2029. Exit polls showed that around 87% of voters have backed the new constitution.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 17 March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Kouri Richins, a U.S. woman who penned a children’s book about bereavement after the death of her husband has been found guilty of killing him.
Senior officials from the United States and China met in Paris this week for a new round of trade talks, as the world’s two largest economies attempt to manage their economic rivalry and avoid further tensions.
Court documents released on Monday (16 March) revealed that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has asked a U.S. judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit over a 2024 documentary, arguing his re-election proves the edited 2021 speech did not harm his reputation.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday (13 March), according to Poland’s Operational Command.
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