Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Iran sets up National Defence Council after clash with Israel
Iran has established a National Defence Council in the wake of June’s brief but intense military confrontation with Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian will chair the council, alongside top commanders and heads of key government branches. The move is seen as part of a broader effort to restructure Iran’s defence strategy amid persistent threats from Israel.
2. Thousands evacuated from homes as torrential rain flood southern South Korea
More than 2,500 people were forced to evacuate from homes after torrential rain hit six major cities and provinces in southern South Korea overnight. Muan county saw nearly 290 millimetres of rain, leaving streets submerged and one man dead. Emergency shelters opened across the region as floodwaters surged.
Authorities warn more heavy rain is expected, especially in South Gyeongsang, raising concerns of further flooding.
3. Ukrainian drone hits power line and railway station in Volgograd
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight damaged a power line and ignited a fire at a railway station in Russia's Volgograd region, according to local officials. An unexploded drone also landed on train tracks, though authorities reported no damage to the rails. Flights at Volgograd’s airport were briefly halted, and several trains faced delays. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed 61 Ukrainian drones were destroyed, including six over Volgograd.
4. Thousands rally in São Paulo in support of ex-president Bolsonaro
Supporters of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro gathered in São Paulo, calling for justice reform and denouncing legal cases against the far-right leader as politically motivated. Protesters accused Brazil’s top court of political persecution and called for military intervention. Critics warn such demonstrations threaten democratic stability, while Bolsonaro’s base views them as a fight for national sovereignty.
5. Belgium launches urgent humanitarian aid mission to Gaza
Belgium has begun a humanitarian aid mission to the Gaza Strip amid worsening famine. The mission, coordinated with the United Nations and Red Cross, includes food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib emphasized the urgency of the situation and reiterated calls for a ceasefire. The initiative highlights Belgium’s push for international law and increased aid access.
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Residents in central Gaza are preparing to vote in municipal elections on Saturday (25 April), marking the first ballot in the Strip since 2006. Th...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in G...
China’s growing use of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles took centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, which opened on 24 April, highlighting the country’s expanding clean transport ambitions.
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling to contain two major wildfires in northern Japan for a fourth consecutive day, as flames advance towards residential areas and force thousands to flee.
Residents in central Gaza are preparing to vote in municipal elections on Saturday (25 April), marking the first ballot in the Strip since 2006. The vote in Deir al-Balah is being watched closely as a rare indication of public sentiment, including towards Hamas.
Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (25 April), in an assault apparently involving jihadist and Tuareg-led groups.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in Gabala on Saturday (25 April) during a working visit to the country.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling to contain two major wildfires in northern Japan for a fourth consecutive day, as flames advance towards residential areas and force thousands to flee.
Militants have staged coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, the army said on Saturday (25 April), in an assault apparently involving jihadist and Tuareg-led groups.
Two men were killed after the United States carried out a missile strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday (24 April), the military said.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
China has urged the European Union to take its concerns seriously over new cybersecurity and digital regulations, warning they could create difficulties for Chinese companies operating in Europe.
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