Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 28th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Kyiv hit by overnight Russian drone and missile strikes
Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv, causing widespread damage to residential buildings and fires across the city.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the strike as Russia’s response to diplomacy, called for strong sanctions, and urged reactions from China and Hungary.
2. White House lowers flags to half-staff in honour of Minneapolis shooting victims
A gunman opened fire on worshippers and schoolchildren at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking his own life.
Authorities are investigating the attack as a potential domestic terrorism and hate crime, while officials urge caution against politicising the tragedy amid debates over gun access and identity issues.
3. Britain, France, and Germany move to trigger UN sanctions
Britain, France, and Germany are expected to start the process of reinstating UN sanctions on Iran on Thursday, while hoping Tehran will make nuclear programme commitments within 30 days that could lead them to postpone formal action, according to diplomats.
Meanwhile, UN nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran, but full access and verification remain unresolved.
4. Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin to join Xi Jinping at Beijing military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend China’s 3 September military parade alongside President Xi Jinping, showcasing solidarity during Western sanctions and pressure.
The event will highlight China’s military capabilities, advanced weaponry, and the growing strategic ties between Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang.
5. Qarabağ FK make history, qualify for Champions League group stage again
Azerbaijan’s Qarabağ FK have become the country’s only club to reach the UEFA Champions League group stage twice.
Despite a 3-2 loss to Ferencváros, Qarabağ advanced 5-4 on aggregate, marking a historic return to Europe’s top competition and a proud moment for Azerbaijani football.
A man carrying a Georgian passport has been arrested in Warsaw over the murder of an exiled Kremlin critic in Poland, authorities said. Police said th...
Kazakhstan and Iran have agreed to accelerate cooperation on transport corridors, giving Kazakhstan access to key Iranian ports in a move aimed at str...
A U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war has been signed electronically by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud ...
Thailand is reviving plans for one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, a proposed $30 billion “Land Bridge” that would conne...
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a stark message to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies, warning that some member stat...
The UK has become the latest country to annouce a social media ban for children under 16. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the announcement on Monday, adding that he will impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms as well.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to publish the UK government's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, following growing pressure over the UK's military spending commitments.
As Britain's sanctions on three Georgia-registered companies made headlines on 26 May, the Georgian side of the story was already complicated. The National Bank of Georgia had flagged Arvix LLC, Rapira Group LLC and Aifory LLC to law enforcement back in September 2025.
Britain and Poland are set to sign a new defence and security treaty on Wednesday (27 May), deepening cooperation between the two NATO allies as European governments respond to what they describe as a growing range of hostile threats across the continent.
Donald Trump has said the U.S. will resume bombing Iran if Tehran doesn't "behave," at the sidelines of the G7 summit in France. Earlier, the U.S. President criticised Israel for its tactics against Hezbollah, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to tackle militants.
U.S. President Donald Trump said a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Gulf has been signed by the U.S. and Iran, though details have yet to be made public and both countries said a permanent truce is yet to be negotiated.
A cyber extortion group has claimed it stole more than a terabyte of data from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk after the company allegedly refused to pay a $25 million ransom.
Pakistan's heavy reliance on imported energy was laid bare by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which disrupted regional supplies, drove up costs and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's energy security. However, a proposed peace agreement now offers hope for economic relief.
American technology company Snap has launched its first augmented-reality (AR) glasses for consumers, marking a major push into wearable computing as tech firms race to redefine personal devices in the AI era.
A man carrying a Georgian passport has been arrested in Warsaw over the murder of an exiled Kremlin critic in Poland, authorities said. Police said the passport was issued to a 36-year-old Georgian citizen.
Thailand is reviving plans for one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in decades, a proposed $30 billion “Land Bridge” that would connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea and offer an alternative trade route to the busy Strait of Malacca.
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered a stark message to North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies, warning that some member states are falling short on defence commitments and signalling a tougher U.S. approach as the alliance prepares for its upcoming summit in Ankara.
North Korea has withdrawn its ambassador to the United Kingdom just one month after he arrived in London, in a move linked to British sanctions on a children's camp, according to reports.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told U.S. President Donald Trump to "stay out" of Brazil's upcoming election, pushing back against comments made by the American leader about the country's political situation.
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