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.
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developm...
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American b...
Azerbaijan is considering new restrictions on children's use of social media, including a minimum registration age of 16 and fines for platforms that ...
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be one of a kind when it kicks off on 11 June, as it brings with it a slew of firsts ahead of co-hosts Mexico takin...
Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Com...
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developments, prompting renewed debate over defence coordination, foreign policy decision-making and institutional reform.
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Commerce as the country seeks to strengthen financial services for traders and support private sector growth.
Tbilisi and Brussels have offered sharply different interpretations of a key meeting on Georgia's visa-free travel arrangements, highlighting the growing divide between the two sides.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Armenia’s parliamentary election has strengthened Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s mandate, with analysts linking the result to his post-Garabagh agenda and pro-Western direction. However, constitutional constraints remain a key obstacle to peace efforts with Azerbaijan.
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developments, prompting renewed debate over defence coordination, foreign policy decision-making and institutional reform.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be one of a kind when it kicks off on 11 June, as it brings with it a slew of firsts ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have escalated to a point where they could threaten Türkiye, describing Israel’s actions as “aggression” that poses a broader global risk.
More than 1,300 migrants died or went missing while attempting to reach Spain between January and May 2026, according to Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras, highlighting the continuing dangers of one of the world's deadliest migration corridors.
Rescuers searched the rubble of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos on Tuesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds across the country.
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