AnewZ Morning Brief - 2 September, 2025

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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 2nd of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Vietnam celebrates independence day with huge military parade

The celebrations showcased Vietnam’s most advanced military hardware and included foreign contingents from China, Russia and other nations. As part of the anniversary, the government announced unprecedented nationwide cash handouts and a large-scale prisoner amnesty.

2. Belgium to recognise Palestinian state, impose sanctions on Israel

Belgium will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, joining other Western nations backing a two-state solution. The government will also impose sanctions on Israel, including a ban on settlement products and restrictions on procurement with Israeli firms.

3. From Europe to the Far East: The role of Azerbaijanis in liberation of Manchuria

Azerbaijan played a decisive role in World War II, with Baku’s oil serving as a vital resource for the Allied war effort and hundreds of thousands of its citizens going to the front. Thousands of Azerbaijani soldiers distinguished themselves in the Soviet campaign against Japan in Manchuria, earning high honours for their courage and contribution to the final victory.

4. Ukrainian drone strike prompts mass evacuation in Russian city

More than three hundred people were evacuated in Rostov-on-Don after a Ukrainian drone strike damaged apartment buildings, leaving three people, including a child, with minor injuries. Russia’s defence ministry said air defence units destroyed thirteen drones over the region overnight, while bomb disposal teams worked to remove an unexploded shell.

5. India’s north drenched as heavy rains flood roads

Torrential rain flooded roads in New Delhi and Gurugram, leaving vehicles stranded, underpasses closed and commuters facing major delays. Authorities warned residents to avoid waterlogged areas as drainage systems were overwhelmed, with more rainfall expected in the coming days.

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