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Morning Briefing: March 14, 2026

Morning Briefing: March 14, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
US accuses Russia, China of blocking UN sanctions body to 'protect' Tehran
12.03.2026

US accuses Russia, China of blocking UN sanctions body to 'protect' Tehran

'In light of that, the United States will continue to work to ensure Iran can no longer hold the world hostage with its missile, drone, and certainly not a nuclear program,' says Mike Waltz

Russian court sentences perpetrators of 2024 concert hall attack to life imprisonment
12.03.2026

Russian court sentences perpetrators of 2024 concert hall attack to life imprisonment

149 people were killed, more than 600 concertgoers were injured in 2024 attack on Crocus City Hall

Russia sends 13 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran via Azerbaijan
12.03.2026

Russia sends 13 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran via Azerbaijan

Emergency ministry says shipment of medicines will be transferred through Azerbaijan to Iranian authorities

China expresses regret after UN Security Council fails to adopt Russia-backed Middle East resolution
12.03.2026

China expresses regret after UN Security Council fails to adopt Russia-backed Middle East resolution

Draft urging ceasefire and protection of civilians falls short of support

Oil climbs above $101 a barrel despite historic reserve release
12.03.2026

Oil climbs above $101 a barrel despite historic reserve release

Brent crude jumps nearly 20% despite International Energy Agency announcing release of 400 million barrels from reserves