Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 21st of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Texas Map Fight
Texas Republicans have approved a Trump-backed congressional map aimed at flipping five Democratic seats. The rare mid-decade redistricting effort passed after Democrats ended a two-week walkout. Civil rights groups plan to challenge it in court, saying the map dilutes minority voting power.
Hurricane Erin
Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 5 storm, moving north in the Atlantic. Dangerous surf, storm surge, and tropical storm conditions threaten the U.S. East Coast, especially North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Evacuations are underway, and beaches from New Jersey to New York remain closed.
North Korea in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, calling them “heroic.” South Korean intelligence says more than 10,000 North Korean soldiers are deployed, with more on the way. Kim reaffirmed support for Moscow ahead of Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Donald Trump.
Türkiye’s Mediation Push
Türkiye is stepping up efforts to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan and NATO chief Mark Rutte stressed Ankara’s role in peace talks. Turkish officials are engaged in discussions with Washington, Paris, and Brussels on possible security guarantees and monitoring for future deals.
Guatemala Shelters Refugees
Guatemala has granted humanitarian status to 161 Mexicans fleeing cartel violence in Chiapas. The refugees, including 39 families, are staying in shelters and rented homes in La Mesilla. Human rights groups warn of soaring disappearances and killings as cartels tighten control of the border region.
New Zealand Security Warning
New Zealand’s intelligence service says the country faces its toughest national security challenges in decades, with foreign espionage and interference from states including China, Russia, and Iran. Wellington pledged NZ$2.7 billion to strengthen defence, while the Chinese Embassy called the report “groundless.”
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Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
Uzbekistan’s grape exports have grown rapidly. In January-August 2025, the country exported 86,200 tonnes of fresh grapes worth $78.3 million to 19 countries but can it turn these crops into a recognisable international product?
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The United States has withdrawn all 12 of its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain, just a week after several people were arrested over an alleged plot targeting the air base.
Australian counterterrorism authorities are examining the links of the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of a flydubai flight bound for Israel. Authorities in New Zealand have also said they are investigating reports the suspect had spent time in that country.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a snap election for 29 November in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.
King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched legal action against Thames Valley Police over his arrest in connection with an investigation into documents allegedly passed to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Telegraph reported on Sunday.
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