Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump plans meeting with Kim Jong Un after talks with South Korean leader
The two leaders discussed North Korea’s growing nuclear threat, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warning Pyongyang could build up to 20 warheads annually. Trump and Lee also addressed defence spending and U.S. troop flexibility on the Korean peninsula.
In addition, they agreed on a $350 billion financial package to boost strategic industries such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and energy.
2. Venezuela deploys 15,000 troops to Colombia border
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the operation will cover Zulia and Tachira states, using drones, boats, and aircraft for patrols. The move comes as U.S. destroyers conduct anti-drug operations in the Caribbean.
Caracas urged Bogotá to reinforce security on its side of the border.
3. Trump removes Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. In a letter shared on Truth Social, Trump accused Cook of signing conflicting mortgage documents and said her actions undermine public confidence in the Fed.
The allegations were referred to the Justice Department by a Federal Housing Finance Agency official. She denies any wrong doing.
4. Australia says Iran is behind two antisemitic attacks and will expels Iran’s ambassador
Australia said on Tuesday (August 26) it would expel Iran's ambassador to Canberra, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia's security agency had gathered credible intelligence that the Iranian government had directed at least two attacks, Albanese told a news conference.
5. Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan boost Caspian cooperation
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have strengthened trilateral ties, focusing on transport, energy, trade, and cultural co-operation.
Key agreements include expanding railway and port capacities, joint transport and logistics companies, and plans for electricity transmission from Turkmen gas to Europe.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit the People’s Republic of China from 30 August to 3 September, following an official invitation fro...
Almaty has been experiencing persistently high levels of air pollution over the past decade. According to monitoring data, in nine out of ten years be...
The Tawila Cisterns, a network of ancient water reservoirs carved into Shamsan mountain, have been included in the Arab Architectural and Urban Herita...
France's minority government looks increasingly likely to be ousted next month after three main opposition parties said they would not back a confiden...
The Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza, is rapidly running out of medical supplies due to a prolonged Israeli blockade, plunging ...
China and Russia should jointly safeguard their security and development interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the visiting Russian parliament speaker on Tuesday, in their efforts to build a more "equitable" international order.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year when he discussed trade and defence issues with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a White House visit on Monday.
Berlin will take part in providing security guarantees for Ukraine alongside European partners but the talks are at an early stage and must be shaped by Kyiv, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Monday (August 25) in Ukraine's capital.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the United States confronts Iran because it wants the country to be "obedient," a demand he called "offensive" and vowed the nation would resist.
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.
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.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit the People’s Republic of China from 30 August to 3 September, following an official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Akorda presidential administration reports.
Almaty has been experiencing persistently high levels of air pollution over the past decade. According to monitoring data, in nine out of ten years between 2015 and 2024, the city's air quality was classified as high for pollution.
France's minority government looks increasingly likely to be ousted next month after three main opposition parties said they would not back a confidence vote which Prime Minister Francois Bayrou announced for 8 September over his plans for sweeping €44 billion budget cuts.
The Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest medical facility in Gaza, is rapidly running out of medical supplies due to a prolonged Israeli blockade, plunging patients, including those injured in Israel's continued onslaught, into a dire situation.
Typhoon Kajiki has killed at least three people and injured 10 others in Vietnam, authorities said on Tuesday as they warned that heavy rains could cause flooding and landslides.
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