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.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of December, covering the latest developments you need to...
NATO's Secretary-General urged European leaders to step up defence efforts to prevent a war waged by Russia, that could be "on the scale of war our gr...
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and forcing thousands of residents to flee to higher ground...
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a peri...
Ukraine has presented the U.S. with a revised 20-point framework to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding th...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Thursday (December 4) that responsibility for the 2018 Novichok attack in Salisbury lies with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following the conclusion of a public inquiry into the poisoning.
Storm Claudia, which brought violent weather to Portugal, has resulted in the deaths of three people and left dozens injured, authorities reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Britain, rescue teams were organising evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that there had been contact between Britain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, but the dialogue ultimately did not continue.
The United Kingdom has completely lifted its arms embargo on Azerbaijan and Armenia, according to a written statement by Minister for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty, published on the UK Parliament’s website.
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and forcing thousands of residents to flee to higher ground.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to work with the international community to help improve relations between the two countries.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of December, covering the latest developments you need to know.
NATO's Secretary-General urged European leaders to step up defence efforts to prevent a war waged by Russia, that could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured".
A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and forcing thousands of residents to flee to higher ground.
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
Ukraine has presented the U.S. with a revised 20-point framework to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding that the issue of ceding territory remains a major sticking point in negotiations.
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