Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 16th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump holds phone calls with Zelenskyy, NATO leaders after summit with Putin
The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at length with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and later held talks with NATO leaders following his Friday summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2. Alaska talks showed Putin is not looking for peace, says Czech minister
Czech defence minister Jana Cernochova said on Saturday that the Alaska talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin made little headway on ending the conflict in Ukraine, instead revealing that Putin seeks to undermine Western unity. Writing on X, she argued the meeting confirmed the Russian leader’s interest in spreading propaganda rather than pursuing peace, stressing the need for continued Western support for Ukraine.
3. Kyrgyzstan's GDP grows 11.5 pct in first 7 months of 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s National Statistical Committee reported Friday that the service sector was the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for 51.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). Commodity production sectors made up 32.8 percent, while taxes on products contributed 16.1 percent.
4. Lula welcomes foreign firms as Brazil faces U.S. tariffs
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said foreign companies are welcome in Brazil as he opened Chinese automaker GWM’s new plant in São Paulo state on Friday. Lula criticised U.S. president Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods as “unnecessary turbulence” and vowed to raise the issue at BRICS. The new factory, with capacity for 50,000 vehicles a year and over 2,000 jobs, comes as Brazil’s auto exports are projected to rise 38% in 2025.
5. Trump says he may have to think about tariffs on Russian oil buyers 'in two or three weeks'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he does not need to consider retaliatory tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil “right now,” though he may revisit the issue in the coming weeks. Speaking to Fox News’ Sean Hannity after his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said: “Because of what happened today, I don’t have to think about that. Maybe in two or three weeks, but not at this moment. The meeting went very well.”
6. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to visit India from Monday, China's foreign ministry says
China’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from Monday to Wednesday.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Saturday (27 September) that the threat from drones was "high" and that the country would take mea...
The United States said it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he took to New York's streets on Friday in a pro-Palestinian dem...
Moldova's election authority excluded the pro-Russian political party 'Greater Moldova' from participating in Sunday's parliamentary vote due to suspe...
Unidentified drones were observed near military installations in Denmark overnight, the Armed Forces said on Saturday, according to broadcaster DR, fo...
Ukrainian drones on 27 September struck an oil pumping station in the Russian Volga riverside region of Chuvashia, causing the station to halt work, r...
Ukrainian drones on 27 September struck an oil pumping station in the Russian Volga riverside region of Chuvashia, causing the station to halt work, regional governor Oleg Nikolaev said in a statement posted on Telegram.
U.S. stock markets ended higher on Friday, following largely in-line inflation figures, although indices recorded losses over the week.
The UN Security Council on Friday vetoed a draft resolution submitted by Russia and China that sought to delay the “snapback” sanctions on Iran. The resolution received only four votes in favour, with nine members voting against and two abstaining.
At least 10 people have been killed in the Philippines after Tropical Storm Bualoi brought heavy rains and strong winds to parts of the country, officials confirmed Friday.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Saturday (27 September) that the threat from drones was "high" and that the country would take measures to defend itself.
The United States said it would revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after he took to New York's streets on Friday in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged U.S. soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump's orders.
Moldova's election authority excluded the pro-Russian political party 'Greater Moldova' from participating in Sunday's parliamentary vote due to suspected illegal financing, officials said on Saturday.
Unidentified drones were observed near military installations in Denmark overnight, the Armed Forces said on Saturday, according to broadcaster DR, following several drone incursions near airports and critical infrastructure this week.
Ukrainian drones on 27 September struck an oil pumping station in the Russian Volga riverside region of Chuvashia, causing the station to halt work, regional governor Oleg Nikolaev said in a statement posted on Telegram.
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