11:33

E3 and Iran

France, Germany and Britain are likely to trigger UN sanctions on Iran amid nuclear concerns

Britain, France and Germany are likely to trigger United Nations sanctions on Iran on Thursday over its nuclear programme according to sources, while giving Tehran 30 days to make commitments. Inspectors have returned for the first time since June, as talks have yet to yield concrete agreements.

11:23

GAZA FAMINE

All UN Security Council members, except U.S., say famine in Gaza is 'man-made crisis'

All United Nations Security Council members, except the United States, on Wednesday said the famine in Gaza was a “man-made crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law.

10:51

GAZA MEETING

Trump held a Gaza 'policy meeting' with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner

President Donald Trump presided over a policy meeting on Israel's war in Gaza and post-war plans for the Palestinian territory on Wednesday with input from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Trump Middle East envoy Jared Kushner, a senior White House official said.

10:48

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 28 August, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 28th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.

10:30

SCO SUMMIT

Pakistani minister calls for SCO-led dialogue to resolve regional conflicts

Pakistan’s Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has highlighted the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in promoting dialogue and peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.

10:00

Minneapolis shooting

Communities gathered at candlelight vigil after deadly church shooting killed two children in Minneapolis

Communities gathered at a candlelight vigil in Lynnhurst Park, Minneapolis on Wednesday with Minnesota lawmakers urging national action on gun control following a deadly shooting at a Catholic church earlier that day which killed two children and wounded 17 people.

09:15

JAPAN-U.S.

Japan's trade negotiator cancels U.S. visit over tariff deal snag

Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs.

09:00

Russia- Ukraine

Kyiv hit by overnight Russian drone and missile strikes

Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone and missile strike on Kyiv, killing at least 10 people, and injuring 38 people as fires broke out across the city.

08:37

Algeria wildfire

Algeria wildfire in Chrea mountains contained

Firefighters have successfully contained a wildfire that began on 18 August and swept through Algeria’s Chrea mountains, prompting authorities to evacuate residents from their homes to ensure their safety.

08:13

Victory Day parade

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to join Xi at China’s Victory Day parade in show of solidarity

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a military parade in Beijing next week, marking their first public appearance alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in a display of collective defiance amid Western pressure.

05:00

NATO

Only three NATO members meet the new defence target

All NATO members are expected to meet the longstanding target of spending 2% of GDP on defence this year, but only three currently reach a new, higher target set by alliance leaders in June, according to NATO data released Thursday.

03:16

Tariffs

Mexico suspends postal shipments to U.S. amid tariff confusion

Mexico’s postal service, Correos de México, has temporarily halted package deliveries to the United States as the exemption on low-value tariffs, known as the “de minimis” exemption, is set to end on Friday.

02:44

Syria

Israel conducts landing on former air defence base in southwest Damascus

Israel has carried out an airborne landing on a former air defence base in southwest Damascus during a series of strikes, Syrian army sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

01:59

U.S.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio meets Israeli Foreign Minister Saar in Washington

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Washington on Wednesday, discussing security issues in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.

01:34

Argentina

Argentina’s President Milei hit with stones on campaign trail

Argentine President Javier Milei was attacked by protesters while campaigning near Buenos Aires on Wednesday, as his convoy was pelted with stones, bottles, and plants. Milei and his security team were unharmed.

00:59

Floods

Sudan floods kill 14 people and destroys hundreds of homes

At least 14 people have died and hundreds of homes damaged after heavy rains and floods struck northern and southeastern Sudan, local authorities reported on Wednesday.

00:27

Minneapolis shooting

U.S. lowers flags after deadly Minneapolis church shooting, suspect identified

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff following a shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that killed two children and injured 17 others on Wednesday.

23:59

NATO

Europe and U.S. unite to ramp up defence production against global threats, says NATO chief

Europe and U.S. are working together to strengthen defence production in response to growing global military threats, NATO Chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday.

23:28

Türkiye's Steel Dome

Türkiye unveils ‘Steel Dome’ air defence system

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday formally inaugurated Türkiye’s new integrated air defence system, the 'Steel Dome,' calling it a milestone for the country’s defence industry.

21:53

France politics

French business leaders jittery over ongoing political crisis and economic fallout

Business leaders in France have expressed concern over the economic impact of the ongoing crisis in government triggering fears of a recession.