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UK's Royal Navy set to lead coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

UK's Royal Navy set to lead coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

Officials say operation to use autonomous mine-hunters, Type 45 destroyers, uncrewed vessels to protect tankers

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Azerbaijan demands clarification from Russia over statement about late president
24.03.2026

Azerbaijan demands clarification from Russia over statement about late president

Foreign Ministry spokesman says referring to Heydar Aliyev in such a way disrespects his legacy

Explosion in Crimean port city of Sevastopol residential building kills one person, injures 12
24.03.2026

Explosion in Crimean port city of Sevastopol residential building kills one person, injures 12

Russian-installed authorities rule out household gas explosion as cause of blast, which remains under investigation

Russia launches first batch of 16 Rassvet satellites as Starlink rival
24.03.2026

Russia launches first batch of 16 Rassvet satellites as Starlink rival

These low-Earth-orbit satellites aim to provide high-speed internet access across Russia, with full operational capacity set for 2027, says Russian private aerospace company Bureau 1440

Morning Briefing: March 24, 2026
24.03.2026

Morning Briefing: March 24, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

UNICEF warns of rising child casualties as Middle East conflict intensifies
24.03.2026

UNICEF warns of rising child casualties as Middle East conflict intensifies

'A further descent into a wider or protracted conflict would be catastrophic for millions more,' official says