Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russian forces capture two villages in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian troops have taken control of the villages of Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in southeastern Dnipropetrovsk, according to open-source researchers monitoring the battlefield. Moscow’s defence ministry confirmed the captures.
Fighting continues in at least two other villages in the region.
2. Trump warns of economic sanctions if Putin refuses Ukraine ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose economic sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Emphasising that any action would target the economy rather than lead to war, Trump continues to push for direct talks between Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy while exploring economic leverage to pressure both sides.
3. Children among 57 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
At least 57 Palestinians, including children, were killed and many others injured in Israeli airstrikes on homes and tents sheltering displaced families in the Gaza Strip.
In Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood, fighter jets struck a family home, killing seven and injuring several others. Drone strikes in the same area also targeted gatherings of civilians, leaving three dead and multiple injured.
4. Deadly landslide kills at least 30 on Hindu pilgrimage route
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on a major Hindu pilgrimage route in Jammu, killing at least 30 people and disrupting communication across the region.
Authorities warned residents to stay indoors as flooding continues, schools and colleges closed, and telecom services are being restored.
More rain is forecast for Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh in the coming days.
5. Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Caucasus region
An earthquake struck near Makhachkala in Russia’s Dagestan region on Wednesday, with tremors felt across the Caucasus, including Azerbaijan.
The area sits on a tectonic collision zone, making it vulnerable to occasional seismic activity affecting both countries.
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U.S. and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing optimism about progress despite challenges.
Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, wounding 20, and disrupting electricity and heating systems, officials said.
At least six people have been killed and 35 injured in the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv, according to head of Kyiv city military administration Tymur Tkachenko and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian forces struck a thermal power generation facility in the Kyiv region as part of an overnight attack, Ukraine's energy ministry said on Monday, provoking localised blackouts and gas outages.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
A rare pair of bright-green Nike “Grinch” sneakers worn and signed by the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant have gone on public display in Beverly Hills, ahead of an auction that could set a new record for sports memorabilia.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil at the latter’s request.
Petroleum products are being transported by rail from Azerbaijan to Armenia for the first time in decades. The move is hailed as a tangible breakthrough in efforts to normalise relations between the long-time rivals.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
The United States says it is working to secure a renewed ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, expressing cautious optimism that an agreement could be reached early next week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.
Iran has called for greater international support in hosting millions of Afghan refugees, warning that it is becoming increasingly difficult to manage the long-term humanitarian burden without a fair sharing of responsibilities.
Ukraine has carried out its first aerial drone strike on a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, reflecting a growing intensity in Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil shipping, officials said on Friday (19 December).
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