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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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.
President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, visited Azerbaijan on Wednesday. A meeting between Costa and President Ilham Aliyev was held to reaffirm the European Union’s support amid regional security concerns, particularly following recent Iranian attacks on Nakhchivan Airport.
A wave of attacks across Israel and southern Lebanon escalated on Wednesday (11 March), with authorities reporting up to 12 incoming missile and drone alerts over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was 'lightly injured,' an unnamed Iranian official said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Israel continued to exchange missile and drone strikes - all the latest updates throughout the day on AnewZ.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 10th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers who sought asylum, fearing persecution after refusing to sing their national anthem at an Asia Cup match.
Britain has deployed the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean to strengthen protection for its military assets in the Middle East after a drone strike targeted a key UK air base in Cyprus earlier this month.
Member countries of the International Energy Agency have unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise global markets disrupted by the war involving Iran.
The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned about the "reputational risks" of appointing Peter Mandelson as U.S. Ambassador due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, files released on Wednesday (11 March) show.
At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, in what police say may have been a deliberate act. Witnesses reported a man inside the vehicle set himself alight. Three others were injured and taken to hospital, while authorities continue their investigation.
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