Germany’s cabinet approved a draft bill on Wednesday (August 27) to introduce voluntary military service, as Berlin seeks to strengthen national defence amid heightened security concerns over Russia.
DNA studies reveal humans nearly vanished 900,000 years ago, with populations dropping to just a few thousand. Ancient climate chaos pushed early humans to the brink, shaping the survival story hidden in our genes today.
Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s anti-migration Reform UK party, unveiled a sweeping plan on Tuesday to scrap human rights protections and enable mass deportations of asylum seekers, a move he said was necessary to avert “major civil disorder.”
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 25th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
SpaceX launched its 50th Dragon spacecraft mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, delivering 5,000 lbs of supplies and scientific experiments. The CRS-33 mission also supports critical research for future human space exploration.
Ursula von der Leyen has defended the EU-U.S. tariff agreement, calling it a "conscious decision" that prevented a trade war, while responding to Mario Draghi's criticism of the EU's influence in global trade.
Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th of the year, intensified as it struck Hainan's coastal city of Sanya on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, powerful winds, and heightened risks of flash floods and geological disasters. Authorities have activated emergency measures to ensure safety and prevent damage.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected U.S. negotiations and criticized Israel in a speech on August 24, 2025, emphasizing that Iran would not bow to foreign demands and reaffirming the nation's stance on sovereignty and resistance.
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Russia and Ukraine conducted a significant prisoner exchange, each releasing 146 prisoners of war, facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates. This swap is part of ongoing humanitarian efforts amid the prolonged conflict between the two nations.
South Korea is seeking to restore its relationship with China, which has been tense in recent years, according to the leader of a high-level delegation from Seoul during a visit to Beijing on Sunday, as reported by Yonhap News Agency.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Sunday to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day, with Carney pledging Canada's continued support and urging stronger deterrence against Russia.
For years, astronomers have been picking up strange bursts of energy from the cosmos — signals that last just milliseconds yet carry more power than the Sun releases in days. These puzzling flashes, known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), have become one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in astronomy.
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung departed for Washington on Sunday (August 24) following talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. Lee is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for their first summit.
U.S. protectionist policies are straining agricultural ties with China, with Beijing's ambassador warning that farmers should not be the casualties of the ongoing trade war, as exports to China plummet and tensions over land purchases rise.
Ukrainian drone attacks on the Kursk nuclear power plant have raised serious nuclear safety concerns, with the regional governor warning of violations to international conventions and significant operational disruptions at the facility.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 24th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Pentagon has reportedly been blocking Ukraine's use of U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike targets inside Russia, limiting Kyiv's defense capabilities, as President Donald Trump grows increasingly frustrated over the stalled peace process with Moscow.
For more than 4,000 years, Egypt’s pyramids have stood as marvels of human ambition, but new research raises a tantalising question: did humans really build them alone, or did ancient engineers wield technologies we are only beginning to understand?
Off the southern coast of Japan, beneath the turquoise waters of the East China Sea, lies a structure that has puzzled researchers for decades. Known as the Yonaguni Monument, this underwater formation resembles a giant step pyramid and is the centre of one of archaeology’s most fascinating debates.
Israel has given final approval for a highly controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank, a move that critics say would effectively sever the territory and deal a severe blow to the prospects of a future Palestinian state.
On August 21, Russia launched a wave of missile and drone strikes on cities in western Ukraine, far from the front line, killing at least one person and injuring 14. The attack ignited fires at a major electronics plant in Mukachevo and caused damage in several other cities, including Lviv.
Drones have become one of the most powerful tools in modern warfare, blending surveillance, precision, and long-range capabilities. In 2025, military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are no longer just support assets — they are at the centre of global defence strategies.
Russia has recently handed over another 1,000 bodies of fallen servicemen to the Ukrainian side, while Ukraine, in turn, transferred 19 bodies to Russia.
Ocean acidification, caused by rising CO₂, is silently reshaping marine life, threatening shellfish, coral reefs, and coastal communities. Scientists warn its impacts could ripple through food chains, economies, and human livelihoods unless urgent action is taken.
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