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.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini says cooperation with Azerbaijan is moving beyond formal diplomacy, with new opportunities emerging in energy, defen...
A woman whose husband was sucked out of the window of a plane during a Ryanair flight has recounted pulling her husband to safety. Serbian couple Svet...
Keir Starmer has reaffirmed that the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine will continue, during his final visit to the country as Prime Minister....
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini says cooperation with Azerbaijan is moving beyond formal diplomacy, with new opportunities emerging in energy, defence, cybersecurity, trade and education.
A woman whose husband was sucked out of the window of a plane during a Ryanair flight has recounted pulling her husband to safety. Serbian couple Svetlana Maksimovic and Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a flight with the airline last week, when a loud bang pierced the hum of engines.
Keir Starmer has reaffirmed that the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine will continue, during his final visit to the country as Prime Minister.
Pakistan is set to become a founding member of the China-led World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar travelling to Shanghai on Thursday to sign the founding agreement during a two-day visit.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
Keir Starmer has reaffirmed that the UK's "unwavering" support for Ukraine will continue, during his final visit to the country as Prime Minister.
Two British hackers who carried out a cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) that cost the transport authority £29 million to remediate have been jailed for a total of 11 years.
At least 11 people have been killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, state media reported. The blaze broke out early on Thursday at the institution in the eastern suburbs of Algiers.
A woman whose husband was sucked out of the window of a plane during a Ryanair flight has recounted pulling her husband to safety. Serbian couple Svetlana Maksimovic and Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a flight with the airline last week, when a loud bang pierced the hum of engines.
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine early on Thursday, saying it had hit military and industrial facilities in Kyiv, as well as key port infrastructure in the southern Odesa region.
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