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.
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused World Cup co-host the United States of treating his team "very unfairly", saying logistical restrictions ha...
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States a...
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Paki...
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade....
The death toll in the twin earthquakes which rocked Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Ano...
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has accused World Cup co-host the United States of treating his team "very unfairly", saying logistical restrictions have disrupted the team's tournament.
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
Japan remained on high alert Saturday as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the eastern coast after Typhoon Higos weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of continued heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, according to media reports.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
ANEWZ can exclusively report that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit Azerbaijan on 1 July.
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.
The death toll in the twin earthquakes which rocked Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster, he added on state television.
Australia said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
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