Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Power, Culture Logistics at the heart of Azerbaijani -Turkmenistan- Uzbekistan talks
At trilateral talks in Turkmenbashi, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan agreed to deepen cooperation across power, logistics, culture and regional connectivity. Leaders hailed the meeting as a historic step, with President Aliyev stressing joint work on transport, energy and cultural ties, while partners pledged stronger multilateral interaction.
2. Zelenskyy names Türkiye for Maritime security, accuses Moscow of sabotage
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Türkiye to be included in providing security guarantees, particularly maritime security, as part of any potential ceasefire deal. He also urged allies to tighten sanctions on Russia if it blocks peace efforts, while NATO and European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring Moscow respects Ukraine’s sovereignty.
3. Rubio meets South Korean minister ahead of bilateral summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Washington on Friday to discuss burden sharing, trade, and strengthening the bilateral alliance. Their talks set the stage for Monday’s Trump–Lee summit, where the two leaders are expected to tackle major regional and economic challenges.
4. North Korea warns South Korea over border shots
North Korea accused South Korea of firing warning shots near the border this week, labelling it a deliberate provocation and vowing “corresponding countermeasures” if its fortification works are obstructed. The warning comes despite President Lee Jae Myung’s pledge to ease border tensions, as Pyongyang denounces joint U.S.–South Korea drills as “extremely provocative.”
5. Explosion at Louisiana industrial plant prompts mass evacuation
An explosion at Smitty’s Supply industrial plant in Roseland, Louisiana, forced mass evacuations within a one-mile radius, though no injuries were reported. Emergency crews are battling the blaze as authorities investigate the cause, with officials urging residents to stay clear of the area.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed their commitment to security cooperation on Saturday, ahead...
Argentine authorities carried out raids on several properties on Friday as part of an investigation into an alleged kickback scheme that could implica...
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was now “light at the end of the tunnel” in relations between Russia and the United States, add...
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, as the next U.S. ambassador to India, whe...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 23rd of August, covering the latest developments you need to k...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed their commitment to security cooperation on Saturday, ahead of Lee’s planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
Argentine authorities carried out raids on several properties on Friday as part of an investigation into an alleged kickback scheme that could implicate senior officials, local media reported.
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was now “light at the end of the tunnel” in relations between Russia and the United States, adding that the two sides were in talks over potential joint projects in the Arctic and Alaska.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, as the next U.S. ambassador to India, where he will be tasked with managing strained ties further complicated by Washington’s plan to double tariffs on Indian goods next week.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed their commitment to security cooperation on Saturday, ahead of Lee’s planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
Argentine authorities carried out raids on several properties on Friday as part of an investigation into an alleged kickback scheme that could implicate senior officials, local media reported.
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was now “light at the end of the tunnel” in relations between Russia and the United States, adding that the two sides were in talks over potential joint projects in the Arctic and Alaska.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, as the next U.S. ambassador to India, where he will be tasked with managing strained ties further complicated by Washington’s plan to double tariffs on Indian goods next week.
An explosion at an industrial plant in Roseland, Louisiana, on Friday (22 August) sent thick smoke billowing into the air and forced authorities to order mass evacuations.
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