Trump threatens strike on Iran’s fortified nuclear site as he meets with Lebanon's Aoun

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Middle East Conflict

live Trump threatens strike on Iran’s fortified nuclear site as he meets with Lebanon's Aoun

President Donald Trump said the United States will target Iran’s heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain site “pretty soon” as he meets with Lebanese president Michel Aoun. Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran while Tehran continues to target Gulf countries.

Zelenskyy dismisses Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

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Ukraine Leadership

Zelenskyy dismisses Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, replacing him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi in one of the most significant military leadership changes since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal under U.S.-backed plan

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Israel- Lebanon

Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal under U.S.-backed plan

Lebanese army troops have begun deploying in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, marking the first major step in a U.S.-brokered plan to reduce tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade dispute

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U.S. tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian imports, citing what the White House described as Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of American automobiles, alcohol and dairy products.

00:02 CET

Ukraine Leadership

Zelenskyy dismisses Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, replacing him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi in one of the...

UN estimated scam losses of at least $88 billion in Asia-Pacific region

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Scam gangs

UN estimated scam losses of at least $88 billion in Asia-Pacific region

Southeast Asia remains the epicentre of scam centres running illegal online fraud schemes that target victims worldwide and generate billions of dolla...

Iran says more than 30% of imports now arrive via Russia and the Caspian Sea

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Iran Economy

Iran says more than 30% of imports now arrive via Russia and the Caspian Sea

Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the ...

00:02 CET

Ukraine Leadership

Zelenskyy dismisses Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, replacing him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi in one of the...

20:01 CET

Scam gangs

UN estimated scam losses of at least $88 billion in Asia-Pacific region

Southeast Asia remains the epicentre of scam centres running illegal online fraud schemes that target victims worldwide and generate billions of dolla...

18:03 CET

Iran Economy

Iran says more than 30% of imports now arrive via Russia and the Caspian Sea

Iran is increasingly relying on its northern ports for imports, with officials saying more than 30% of goods now enter the country via Russia and the ...

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany discuss connectivity, peace process in Berlin

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Azerbaijan-Germany

Presidents of Azerbaijan and Germany discuss connectivity, peace process in Berlin

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier have discussed regional developments, transport connectivity, energy cooperation and the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process during talks in Berlin.

Anaklia port ambitions meet reality as Georgia looks to Rotterdam

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View from Georgia

Anaklia port ambitions meet reality as Georgia looks to Rotterdam

Georgian officials have returned from Rotterdam with new ideas for multimodal logistics, but after years of delays, the Anaklia Deepwater Port still faces significant challenges before it becomes a reality.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev begins official visit in Germany by meeting leading business representative

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Azerbaijan-Germany

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev begins official visit in Germany by meeting leading business representative

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met a leading representative of German business Monday evening during an official Berlin visit. Talks with Michael Harms, Chairman of the Eastern Committee of the Germany Economy, focused on trade, energy cooperation and transport links between Europe and Asia.

Türkiye simplifies customs system for Armenia trade to include country code: 077

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Türkiye-Armenia

Türkiye simplifies customs system for Armenia trade to include country code: 077

Türkiye has taken a new technical step to facilitate direct trade with Armenia as part of the ongoing normalisation process between the two countries.

Iran confirms mediation efforts to ease tensions with U.S.

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View from Iran

Iran confirms mediation efforts to ease tensions with U.S.

Iran said it has received overtures from regional mediators aimed at de-escalating the ongoing military standoff between Tehran and Washington.

Kazakhstan and Georgia to trial digital road freight permit system

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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Georgia to trial digital road freight permit system

Kazakhstan and Georgia will begin testing a digital permit exchange system for international road freight on 22 July, replacing paper permits with an electronic platform designed to streamline cross-border transport.

World

World News

Italy's Meloni calls for full inquiry into Moroccan man's death in police custody

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Anti-police protests

Italy's Meloni calls for full inquiry into Moroccan man's death in police custody

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Moroccan man during his arrest in Bologna, while also condemning violent clashes that broke out during a protest over the incident and left dozens of police officers injured.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Iran

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Iran earthquake

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southern Iran

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles), with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Philippine sailor injured as Manila and Beijing trade blame after South China Sea clash

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South China Sea tensions

Philippine sailor injured as Manila and Beijing trade blame after South China Sea clash

The Philippines and China traded accusations on Monday after their vessels clashed at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Manila said a Philippine sailor was injured, while Beijing claimed Philippine forces started the confrontation.

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Thailand

Thailand aims to complete China rail link by 2030

Thailand plans to complete a 250-kilometre section of a high-speed railway linking the country with China by 2030, as Bangkok strengthens transport links and strategic ties with Beijing.

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Scam gangs

UN estimated scam losses of at least $88 billion in Asia-Pacific region

Southeast Asia remains the epicentre of scam centres running illegal online fraud schemes that target victims worldwide and generate billions of dollars annually. The UN estimates scam losses across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand reached up to $114.1 billion in 2025.

AnewZ Originals

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

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Documentary

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

The Aviators of Ganja explores how young Spanish volunteers travelled to Soviet-era Azerbaijan to train as military pilots before being drawn into the defining conflicts of the 20th century.

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Film

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan

Documentary filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg has said that making a film exploring connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan helped him better understand his own mixed Nordic identity.

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AnewZ film

AnewZ film highlighting Shaki heritage screens at WUF13 in Baku

A documentary produced by AnewZ highlighting the Azerbaijani city of Shaki and its living heritage was screened on 21 May during the 13th Session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13).

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

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AnewZ documentaries

Frontline | Libya: 15 years after Gaddafi's downfall

As part of the Frontline episodes, this AnewZ documentary investigates Libya fifteen years after the revolution and the fall of Gaddafi — a state caught between militias, foreign powers, energy interests and diplomatic manoeuvring.

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

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AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shahdag, Azerbaijan

AnewZ Original Series presents 'Destination: Shahdag', premiering in the skiers’ paradise and winter wonderland Shahdag Mountain Resort, part of the magnificent Greater Caucasus range.

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AnewZ ‘s Destination

AnewZ | Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan

Experience the living heritage of one of the world’s great cultural capitals in this all-new episode of AnewZ Original Series Destination: Shusha, Azerbaijan.

Investigations

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AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

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AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan: An ex-ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and the alleged plot to interfere with Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.

18:45

Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

20:39

AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

23:38

Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

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Football

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

Kylian Mbappé has become the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot on more than one occasion. The French forward won the award presented to the top goalscorer of the tournament for the second time, despite France being knocked out in the semi-finals.

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

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Kylian Mbappe

France football star Kylian Mbappé breaks World Cup career goals mark

France star Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history after scoring twice in his side’s 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place play-off.

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World Cup

World Cup 2026 final: Spain and Argentina clash as Messi chases history and Yamal eyes global glory

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Spain in World Cup final with history on the line. Spain and Argentina meet on Sunday in the 2026 World Cup final, bringing together the reigning champions of Europe and South America.

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

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FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Finals: 10 football stars who debuted on the global stage

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament draws to a close, there’s much to anticipate and yet so much to look back at.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

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Kanye West

Ye's Kazakhstan concert to go ahead despite stadium dispute

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, remains scheduled to perform his first major concert in Kazakhstan on 14 August at Almaty's Central Stadium, despite a dispute over the venue that delayed ticket sales.

Mexico's Kahlo collection bound for Europe amid heritage dispute

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Cultural heritage

Mexico's Kahlo collection bound for Europe amid heritage dispute

Mexico City residents and visitors viewed one of the country's most important private art collections in its final days before it heads to Europe, amid an ongoing heritage dispute. The exhibition closes on Sunday (19 July).

07:15

Auction

‘Outlander’ series costumes and props displayed ahead of auction

Fans of the hit drama series "Outlander" have a chance to own a piece of the landmark television show with costumes, props and set pieces going under the hammer in London.

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Emmy Awards 2026

Emmy Awards 2026: ‘The Pitt’ leads nominations as top categories are unveiled

Medical drama 'The Pitt' has emerged as the leading contender for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards, earning the most nominations and cementing its status as one of television's breakout successes.

AnewZ Originals

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

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Ukraine

Kyiv under fire: War, corruption and frontline collapse

Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

07:12

More than 1,100 firms unveil AI innovations at Shanghai conference

More than 1,100 companies are presenting their latest artificial intelligence technologies at the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where innovation, international cooperation and AI governance are taking centre stage.

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

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Technology

Humanoid robot cooking show turns heads in Xinjiang

A humanoid robot demonstrated its ability to prepare regional dishes during a live cooking show in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, highlighting advances in embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and dexterous robotics.

14:10

Ex-Meta staff sue over alleged AI bias in layoffs

Following major layoffs in May, when Meta Platforms cut 10 per cent of its global workforce, 26 former employees have filed a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that unfairly targeted people with disabilities and those who took medical or family leave.

Researchers unveil self-dressing robot capable of suiting up users in seconds

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Robotics

Researchers unveil self-dressing robot capable of suiting up users in seconds

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has developed a robotic system that allows people to put on clothing without using their hands or needing help from someone else.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 20 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 20th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 21 July 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 21st of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

06:10

Earthquake

Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Peru earthquakes

At least six people were killed and 21 others injured after two earthquakes struck Peru's central Junín region, destroying dozens of homes and triggering a major emergency response.

09:59

Football

Kylian Mbappé becomes first player to win FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice

U.S. continues strikes on Iran as soldier dies in Iraq

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Middle East conflict

U.S. continues strikes on Iran as soldier dies in Iraq

Overnight U.S. strikes caused blackouts in southwestern Iran and hit the northwestern city of Tabriz for the first time. Separately, a U.S. soldier died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.

Business

Economy Markets

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

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Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye.

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company

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Big Tech

Apple closes in on Nvidia as world's most valuable company

Apple is closing in on Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, as investors increasingly bet the iPhone maker can turn artificial intelligence into sustained earnings growth.

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

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AI startup

AI shopping tool Phia accused of affiliate commission 'cookie stuffing'

AI-powered shopping assistant Phia has been accused of using "cookie stuffing" to claim affiliate commissions for purchases it did not generate, according to a Bloomberg investigation. The company says the issue has now been resolved.

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

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Industry

UK nationalises British Steel to secure country's last primary steelmaker

The UK government has nationalised British Steel, taking full ownership of the country's only primary steelmaker from its Chinese owners to safeguard the future of the UK's steel industry.

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

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Nvidia Chips To China

Small number of Nvidia H200 AI chips shipped to China, U.S. says

A senior U.S. commerce official told lawmakers on Tuesday that only a small number of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips have been shipped to China so far, as scrutiny grows over Washington's export controls on advanced technology.

Programmes

15:22

Daybreak

Daybreak: Middle East conflict, World Cup winners and UK's new PM

AnewZ's Daybreak on 20 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and key regional and international stories.

16:10

Daybreak

Daybreak | 17 July 2026

On 17 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, the suspension of one of President Donald Trump's teleprompter aides and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appointment of an acting defence minister.

19:55

Daybreak

Daybreak: Global affairs, South Caucasus diplomacy and sport

AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

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Daybreak- 6 July

Daybreak: Deadly Kyiv attack, Iran scrutiny and Venezuela earthquake

On 6 July, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela's earthquake crisis.

18:16

World Business

World Business: How insurers are adapting to the age of AI and Web3

The 5 July edition of AnewZ's World Business explored how the insurance industry is adapting to the rapid rise of frontier technologies, from artificial intelligence and blockchain to commercial spaceflight and Web3.

18:18

Daybreak

Daybreak: EU diplomacy, Iran tensions and Ukraine lead global agenda

The 3 July edition of AnewZ's Daybreak focused on major international developments, from escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East to Europe's evolving security role and growing geopolitical engagement in the South Caucasus.

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