From London: AnewZ’s Guy Shone brings the latest developments from the UK, including the counter-terrorism investigation into suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford, with five men released on bail under strict conditions. The report also covers Chancellor John Healey’s Labour...

CICA’s planned transformation from an intergovernmental forum into a fully fledged international organisation could give the platform greater institutional weight across Asia. Rusal Guleev, Indo-Pacific and Eurasian affairs analyst at the AR Center, tells AnewZ’s Orkhan Amirov that Azerbaijan’s...

China is planning to complete the world's first AI-driven geological map of Mars by the end of 2028. The project aims to trace the planet's ancient water history and create a new framework for understanding Martian geological time....

Mercedes' George Russell secured pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. However championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashed during qualifying in Baku. AnewZ's Narchichek Jahangirli has the details from the venue. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐...

Speaking to AnewZ, Luma Group Founder and Managing Partner Josh Fink said AI is helping biotech companies analyse vast datasets and speed up drug development. He said AI could transform medicine, but the complexity of biology means progress...

From Israel’s Tel Nof Air Force Base, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to the country’s adversaries: “Do not mess with us. Not now, and not ever.” He claimed Israel had indications that an attack could be...

On Today News: Trump and Xi agree to build a more stable U.S.-China relationship based on cooperation and mutual benefit. Ukraine's largest steel plant halts production after repeated Russian strikes, while Kyiv reports deadly attacks. And Azerbaijan highlights...

Ethiopia's federal forces have seized Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after opposition forces announced their withdrawal from the city. The development marks a major shift in the conflict, but concerns are growing that the fighting could...

What makes Azerbaijan attractive to global investors—and what could strengthen the case further? Jad Ellawn, Brookfield’s Managing Partner and Regional Head of the Middle East, discusses the country’s economic backdrop, currency stability and Brookfield’s search for investment opportunities...

France’s presidential race carries consequences beyond its borders, from support for Ukraine to NATO and European security. In this opinion explainer, Alistair Sutton examines a divided political field and the competing visions for France’s role in Europe. Read more opinion...

From detoxes, water-only diets and protein trends to skincare routines, wearables and AI - health advice is everywhere online and does not seem to be letting up. Cutting through all the noise and knowing what to trust seems...

Quebec’s separatist Parti Québécois has won the provincial election, taking 59 of 127 seats but falling short of a majority. Party leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has pledged to hold a referendum on Quebec independence after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Could Azerbaijan become a regional base for biotech investment? Luma Group founder and managing partner Josh Fink says the potential is there—but it would take funding, talent, clinics and medical institutions working together. In this AnewZ special interview,...

U.S. President Donald Trump signals a willingness to build a more constructive relationship with China based on mutual respect following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan hosts the International Investment Forum in Baku, bringing together...

What does it take to shape the technology we use every day? From the origins of the word “algorithm” to today’s AI systems, ideas have travelled across cultures, languages and centuries. At Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, we explore how AI...

U.S. Donald Trump predicted Iran would eventually “give up” in its war with the U.S., telling reporters Tehran was “doing very poorly” while conceding he did not know when that would happen. Trump also reiterated that Iran would not...

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Kazakhstan has appointed a new deputy defence minister as authorities investigate the deaths of 14 servicemen during military exercises in the Caspian Sea. The former Navy commander has been arrested, while five Defence Ministry officials are in custody....

Azerbaijan and Laos are looking to strengthen ties and expand economic cooperation, as the two countries seek to increase trade and investment. The visit marks the first official trip to Baku by a Lao president and comes ahead...

Watch AnewZ’s Africa News for the latest developments: Senegal battles deadly floods as more rain threatens communities, while Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed begins a second term amid renewed tensions with Eritrea. Kenya confirms its first Ebola case linked to the...

Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted fresh Houthi missile attacks, as the conflict continues to disrupt air travel and raise pressure on the kingdom’s defences. The fighting is also taking a growing toll on civilians in Yemen, with...

What happens when an AI agent finds a way to achieve its goal that its creators never intended? Redshift Labs founder David Siegel compares the problem to managing human employees: give a system the wrong incentives, and it may...

U.S. President Donald Trump said a possible Iranian link to the Flydubai cockpit attack was being investigated, adding that, based on what he had heard, he believed there could be a connection. Asked whether the alleged attacker could have...

A suspected case of plague in Siberia is to be discussed by European health authorities in Brussels later. The European Commission says the case has been added to the agenda as officials assess any potential risk to the...

Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed multiple people and damaged buildings and energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials have said. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X (Twitter): 📷 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: 🎵 TikTok:...

Azerbaijan is hosting an international rowing competition, bringing together young athletes from a dozen countries for several days of racing. The opening events have already delivered medals for the hosts and visiting teams. AnewZ's Ilknur Seyidamirova has more....

Analyst Brenda Shaffer says Azerbaijan is becoming a more significant player in the Middle East, particularly through energy and economic ties. Speaking to AnewZ, she highlighted Baku’s growing role in regional gas supplies, investment and offshore energy projects as...

On Today's News: Trump and Xi Jinping highlight strong ties but make no major breakthroughs on key U.S.-China disputes. Iran presses Washington over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran sets conditions for renewed negotiations, while Pakistan pushes for dialogue. Saudi...

As fighting intensifies in Yemen and the Houthis claim new strikes on Saudi targets, Türkiye and Pakistan have agreed to make military forces available for rapid deployment to support Saudi Arabia under the newly established alliance. On this edition...

Months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon and maintains a buffer zone inside the country, linking its withdrawal to Hezbollah’s disarmament. Hezbollah has rejected calls to give up its weapons, as Israel and Lebanon prepare...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on Sunday accompanied by CEOs from German defence companies, in a show of support for Ukraine amid intensifying Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Merz will announce a package of measures that includes...

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance has said Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction to its nuclear enrichment capacity if the seven-month war between the two countries is to end. He said any deal would require Iran to scale back its...

Uzbek children’s streaming platform Fonus Kids is expanding internationally, with more than 100,000 users, including 20,000 international users. Speaking to AnewZ, co-founder Diyorbek Tavakkalov discusses the platform’s focus on providing children with filtered videos, games and educational content...

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Today on Daybreak: Donald Trump says an Iran-linked threat prompted the U.S. to withdraw B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford, Yemen's Houthis launch missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia as fighting intensifies, and France braces for nationwide student protests...

Iran faces pressure over its nuclear programme as Washington demands major cuts, while Ukraine and Israel mark key moments amid ongoing conflict. Elsewhere, Baku rejects reports linking Azerbaijan to the August Hanning investigation, and Kazakhstan probes the deaths of...

U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war with Iran would end “very, very soon,” while reiterating that Tehran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and forecasting that oil prices would fall once the conflict ends....

Space is not just about rockets and exploration. It's about cooperation, innovation and shaping the future together. Speaking at IAC 2026 in Antalya, Turkish lawmaker Zeynep Yıldız and IAF Special Advisor Dominique Tillemans highlighted the role of international collaboration,...

Georgia is looking to join the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan transport route to strengthen its links with international markets. Deputy Prime Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the country is investing in infrastructure and expanding trade ties with Uzbekistan. 📲 Follow us on social...

Opening the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan's strategic role as a transit hub bridging Asia and Europe. He also called for non-interference and equal treatment in international relations. Aliyev mentioned long-standing international double...

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran is doing very poorly and has predicted that Tehran will eventually give up in its conflict with Washington. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X...

Baku is hosting the International Risk Forum organised by ABB Bank bringing together financial sector executives, regulators and international experts to discuss global economic and geopolitical risks, cybersecurity, financial fraud, artificial intelligence and the future of risk management...

France’s upcoming presidential election could reshape the country’s political landscape and its approach to Ukraine and European security. Far-right National Rally figure Marine Le Pen is currently leading in the polls. Potential presidential candidates have differing positions on Ukraine...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv on Sunday as air raid sirens and explosions were heard across the Ukrainian capital. During talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Merz pledged further support for Ukraine, including €1 billion ($1.13 billion) in...

Recorded in Tel Aviv and hosted by Anastasiya Lavrina, this edition of Inside Politics features Amos Yadlin, former Israeli Air Force general, former Israeli military attaché to Washington and former head of Israel’s Military Intelligence Directorate, Aman. The...

Emergency sirens blared through the Riyadh Economic Forum as Saudi minister Ahmed Al Rajhi was speaking, after authorities warned of a possible missile attack on the capital. Saudi air defences later intercepted a ballistic missile headed towards Riyadh, while...

Russian air strikes have killed three people, including a child, in Kyiv and the surrounding region early Wednesday, while seven others were injured, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes also caused fire outbreaks across the area, damaging homes, warehouses,...

Today on Daybreak: Chinese President Xi Jinping has met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House with both leaders highlighting strong ties. Diplomatic efforts over the Iran conflict continue as Tehran sets conditions for talks and the Strait...

Today on Africa News: Amid the disruption to shipping in the Middle East, severe congestion is reported at Africa's biggest ports. Heavy rain brings flooding to Mogadishu as forecasters warn of more severe weather on the way. And the UN...

Brazilians are voting in a closely contested presidential election, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing Flávio Bolsonaro among the leading candidates. Surveys show Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro polling roughly even in a likely runoff. If no...

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Azerbaijan has taken over the chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Advisory Council on Labour, Employment and Social Protection from Uzbekistan during its 39th meeting in Baku. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web:...

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Baku is to host the sixth Garabagh reconstruction exhibition this week, bringing together businesses involved in the region's rebuilding. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X (Twitter): 📷 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: 🎵 TikTok:...

Oil brought them to Baku. Postcards preserved their stories. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Baku’s oil boom drew people from across the world. Fortunes were made, new streets took shape, and different languages and traditions became...

On Today News: Saudi Arabia faces fresh Houthi attacks and Riyadh airport stays shut after fears of a wider regional conflict breaking out. As the attacks on Saudi Arabia continue, Türkiye moves to ratify its new defense deal with...

Over in Yemen, Iran backed Houthi forces say they've attacked Aden international airport. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a missile over its territory. The developments come as government forces continue their push against the Houthis along the...

On today's Daybreak: Kyiv says Starlink limits disrupt military. UK expands aid and nuclear repairs. Musk links Starlink limits to U.S. control. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X (Twitter): 📷 Instagram: 📘...

AnewZ reports that the investigation into former BND chief August Hanning has no connection to Azerbaijan, according to informed sources who say German intelligence authorities provided this information to the Azerbaijani side. The German sources said the case...

Uzbekistan is expanding its agricultural exports, and grapes are becoming an increasingly important part of that trade. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X (Twitter): 📷 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: 🎵 TikTok: 💼 LinkedIn:...

On Today News: Saudi Arabia intercepts another Houthi missile targeting Riyadh as attacks threaten airports and energy infrastructure. Türkiye reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, while Yemen faces intensifying fighting and worsening shortages in Taiz. Also in this bulletin: a...

Iran and Russia deepen ties as Tehran seeks stronger regional partnerships, while Ukraine faces one of Russia’s largest overnight attacks. Elsewhere, Israel marks three years since the 7 October attacks, Kenya confirms its first Ebola case, and Kazakhstan investigates...

The Azerbaijan-Armenia peace process remains active, but fresh tensions over cultural heritage, identity and competing historical narratives continue to test progress. In this analysis, we examine where the peace process stands today, why reactions on both sides have been...

On Today's News: Houthi forces say they have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, as Saudi-backed troops mount a major offensive on the Red Sea. Donald Trump says a suspected threat from Iran prompted the U.S. to withdraw...

Reporting from Downing Street, AnewZ looks at the key developments shaping politics in the UK. New figures show Britain's economy grew by just 0.1% in August, adding pressure on the government ahead of a closely watched budget later...

In the latest episode of Context, Orkhan Amashov sat down with Roza Bayramlı, Senior Advisor at the Centre for Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), to assess the outcomes of the long-awaited 7th CICA Summit and the extent...

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On Today's News: Saudi Arabia intercepts another Houthi missile targeting Riyadh as attacks intensify across the region. Meanwhile, a former Ukrainian military officer goes on trial in Germany over the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, while Russian strikes hit...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, held her first briefing on Tuesday. The briefing lasted less than 15 minutes and included questions from just three reporters representing Breitbart, Fox News and the Daily...

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Brazilians are voting in a closely contested presidential election, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing Flávio Bolsonaro among the leading candidates. Surveys show Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro polling roughly even in a likely runoff. If no...

Joining live from the CICA Summit in Baku on the Daybreak programme, AnewZ's Deputy Editor-in-Chief Orkhan Amashov discussed the organisation’s institutional future as Azerbaijan’s chairmanship tenure comes to an end. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐...

From the Middle Corridor to emerging maritime and rail links, Caspian Times explores the race to reshape global trade routes. As geopolitical tensions, supply chain shifts and regional investments drive demand for new connections between Asia and Europe,...

On Today News: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, alleging he gathered information about the country’s defence capabilities. Russian news agencies reported that the journalist, who works for the...

Tens of thousands of students took to the streets in Albania, protesting rising education costs and corruption. Demonstrators set fire to buildings and clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Authorities condemned the violence...

The second day of the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, organised by the International Astronautical Federation, focused on global space cooperation, governance and the challenges of an increasingly crowded orbital environment. Space leaders, astronauts and industry representatives also...

In the latest episode of Context, Orkhan Amashov sat down with Roza Bayramlı, Senior Advisor at the Centre for Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center), to assess the outcomes of the long-awaited 7th CICA Summit and the extent...

On Today News: Warm words, but no breakthroughs at the White House as Trump and Xi highlight their strong ties. Saudi Arabia's military partners meet to coordinate their response as attacks on the kingdom by Houthi militants escalate. And a...

Kenya has recorded its first case of Ebola, a Kenyan national who has been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 📲 Follow us on social media for real-time updates: 🌐 Web: ✖️ X (Twitter): 📷 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: 🎵...

Daybreak on AnewZ: Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, Trump slams Ukraine’s refinery strikes, student protests in Albania and Argentina, CICA summit wraps up in Baku, and Istanbul’s worst floods since 1942. 01:37 Saudi-led coalition blames Houthis for Riyadh airport...