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16:32
Energy security

U.S. to take control of one fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves - Trump

The U.S. is to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, President Donald Trump announced on Friday. He said that Washington had secured control of more than 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s reserves through a partnership with private business.  

08:00
Iceland-EU

Iceland’s EU referendum: What is at stake?

Icelanders will vote on Saturday, 29 August, on whether to resume negotiations with the European Union, in a referendum that could reopen the country’s long-debated membership question.

03:19
Middle East conflict

IRGC says it has ‘full control’ over Strait of Hormuz

Iran is setting conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to the war, the lifting of the U.S. blockade and sanctions. At the same time, Washington is stepping up economic pressure on Tehran through what the White House calls “Operation Economic Outcast.”

03:00
Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strikes destroy sorting centres of Ukrainian postal firm

Mail sorting centres used by Nova Poshta, Ukraine's largest private postal company, were destroyed in Russian strikes overnight, the firm said. Elsewhere, four people were injured after drones struck an apartment building in Sevastopol, Crimea, according to the Moscow-installed governor.

10:44
Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 28 August 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 28th of August, covering the latest developments. 

06:34
Russia Ukraine war

A look at Russia's energy facilities hit by Ukraine

Ukraine has stepped up its campaign of long-range drone strikes against Russia's energy infrastructure, targeting some of the country's largest oil refineries and processing facilities in what Kyiv says is an effort to reduce the revenues that help fund Moscow's military operations.

06:00
Burnham Ireland

Burnham rules out Irish unity referendum

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a referendum on Irish unification, saying such a vote is "off the table" as he seeks to focus on economic and public service challenges facing Northern Ireland.

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