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.
The number of prisoners freed in Venezuela has increased to 18, human rights organisations reported on Saturday, up from nine on Friday afternoon....
Iran’s security forces have intensified their crackdown on nationwide protests, with the elite Revolutionary Guards warning that safeguarding securi...
The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official confirmed on Saturday, as rescue teams continued the...
Kyiv's water and heating systems were restored after being temporarily shut down due to the intense cold, as engineers worked to stabilise the power g...
Elon Musk has accused the UK government of being “fascist” after ministers stepped up pressure on his social media platform X over AI-generated se...
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.
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.
New York City parents could soon have access to free childcare for two-year-old children following a joint announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday (8 January).
Türkiye has stepped back from mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan after repeated efforts failed to narrow deep differences between Islamabad and Kabul.
Tens of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in Tehran and across at least 28 cities in a wave of anti-government demonstrations, now entering their twelfth day.
Türkiye is reportedly in discussions to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a strategic move that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia.
Slovakia will sign an agreement on nuclear power cooperation with the United States next week, announced Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday, as the country progresses towards a deal to construct a new nuclear power unit with U.S. assistance.
The number of prisoners freed in Venezuela has increased to 18, human rights organisations reported on Saturday, up from nine on Friday afternoon.
The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official confirmed on Saturday, as rescue teams continued their efforts to locate dozens still missing.
Kyiv's water and heating systems were restored after being temporarily shut down due to the intense cold, as engineers worked to stabilise the power grid, which had been pushed to the brink by a series of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago.
Elon Musk has accused the UK government of being “fascist” after ministers stepped up pressure on his social media platform X over AI-generated sexualised images linked to its Grok chatbot.
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