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.
Venezuela’s oil shipments have plunged following the United States’ seizure of a tanker earlier this week....
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed proposals for a ceasefire to allow a territorial referendum in Ukraine, describing any pause in hostilities as a tacti...
A new batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has been released by the House Oversight Committee, shedding light on the financier’s con...
The European Union has announced plans to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held within the bloc, in a move aimed at ensuring up to $246 billion in R...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a closed-door discussion on the sidelines of the International Fo...
Venezuela’s oil shipments have plunged following the United States’ seizure of a tanker earlier this week.
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed proposals for a ceasefire to allow a territorial referendum in Ukraine, describing any pause in hostilities as a tactical ploy rather than a genuine step toward ending the conflict.
A new batch of photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate has been released by the House Oversight Committee, shedding light on the financier’s connections with prominent political, business, and cultural figures.
The European Union has announced plans to indefinitely freeze Russian assets held within the bloc, in a move aimed at ensuring up to $246 billion in Russian funds remain in EU jurisdictions, officials said on Friday.
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Kyiv has escalated its naval campaign against Moscow’s economic lifelines, claiming a successful strike on a vessel suspected of skirting international sanctions within the Black Sea.
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Friday that discussions in Washington with U.S. officials have strengthened efforts to expand bilateral trade, moving closer to a $100 billion target.
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held talks on Friday during the International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues
Hungary has strongly criticised NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s warning that Russia could be capable of attacking the alliance within five years, with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó describing the remarks as irresponsible and dangerous.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt all shooting from Friday evening following renewed fighting along their shared border, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday.
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it will introduce a licensing system for steel exports starting in 2026, covering around 300 steel products.
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