AnewZ Morning Brief - 28 August, 2025

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.

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