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.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition...
Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård were among the first winners at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood’s annual awards season got unde...
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera...
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase th...
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say....
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgård were among the first winners at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood’s annual awards season got under way in Beverly Hills.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase their presence in the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
China, Russia and Iran have begun a week-long joint naval exercise in South African waters, a move that comes amid strained relations between Washington and several members of the expanded BRICS bloc.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
The Arctic has become a frontline for strategic competition, NATO’s top military commander in Europe said on Sunday, as Russia and China increase their presence in the region.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is suffering kidney failure and is undergoing dialysis, Ukrainian intelligence sources say.
More than 1,000 apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating after Russian missile attacks crippled the city’s energy system during a sharp cold snap, Ukrainian officials say.
Deaths linked to nationwide protests in Iran have risen to more than 500, according to a U.S.-based rights group HRANA, as Tehran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military targets if Washington intervenes.
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