Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 30th of August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi reportedly killed in latest Israel strikes
Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was reportedly killed alongside several of his associates in the recent Israeli strikes in Yemen according to reports from local media. While the Israeli Military, IDF confirmed that it targeted the Houthi group’s defense minister, chief of staff and other top officials in a separate attack Thursday, it has not confirmed the death of al-Rahawi. The IDF said it struck "a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa" as videos on social media purported to be of the strike, showed the moment a huge fireball erupted in the area. Al-Rahawi was a politician who had served as Prime Minister in the Houthi Government since August last year.
2. Trump’s special envoy holds talks with Ukrainian officials
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Ukrainian officials, including Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, and Ukraine’s UN Ambassador Sergiy Kislitsya, in New York on Wednesday. The discussions, described as “highly productive and constructive,” focused on reaffirming efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The talks aimed to reconfirm the commitment to a negotiated resolution of the conflict, as Russian forces continue their offensive in Ukraine, ahead of an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
3. European offer to delay Iran sanctions remains ‘on the table’
Britain, France, and Germany confirmed that their offer to extend the Iran nuclear deal and delay the reimposition of UN sanctions for 30 days "remains on the table," UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward said on Friday. The E3 triggered the "snapback" mechanism on Thursday due to Iran’s violations of the 2015 nuclear accord, but Woodward emphasized that diplomacy is still an option, urging Iran to reconsider the offer and work towards a long-term solution. The 2015 deal had suspended certain sanctions in exchange for limits on Iran’s nuclear programme, though Western nations suspect Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, which Tehran denies.
4. Delta to pay $79M after jet fuel dumped over schools
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $79 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2020 incident where a Boeing 777-200, returning to Los Angeles after engine trouble, released 15,000 gallons of fuel over schools and neighborhoods. The fuel dump affected schools in Cudahy, where nearly 60 students and teachers were checked for minor irritations, though no hospitalizations occurred. A class-action lawsuit was filed by teachers and homeowners, citing exposure to the fuel and the resulting physical and emotional distress.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a working visit on 30 August....
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised a “beautiful life” for the families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, state media repo...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday told a state party conference that Russia will only stop its war in Ukraine when it is unable to continue...
Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, and a manhunt is underway for the killer,...
The head of the Red Cross said on Saturday that ensuring civilian safety during a mass evacuation of Gaza City would be difficult, as Israel stepped u...
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a working visit on 30 August.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised a “beautiful life” for the families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, state media reported on Saturday. He praised the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday told a state party conference that Russia will only stop its war in Ukraine when it is unable to continue economically, and possibly militarily.
Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, and a manhunt is underway for the killer, according to the Prosecutor General's office. The gunman reportedly fired several shots at Parubiy, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised a “beautiful life” for the families of soldiers who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, state media reported on Saturday. He praised the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Saturday told a state party conference that Russia will only stop its war in Ukraine when it is unable to continue economically, and possibly militarily.
Former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, and a manhunt is underway for the killer, according to the Prosecutor General's office. The gunman reportedly fired several shots at Parubiy, killing him on the spot before fleeing the scene.
The head of the Red Cross said on Saturday that ensuring civilian safety during a mass evacuation of Gaza City would be difficult, as Israel stepped up its military operations.
Russia launched a sweeping attack on Ukraine on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least 24 others, including three children, in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia. The attack also caused significant damage to infrastructure and residential buildings, authorities reported.
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