Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 5th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed more than 2,200 people
Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan within 12 hours, deepening fears in a region already devastated by a series of quakes that killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Relief efforts face a severe funding crisis, with the World Health Organization warning of a $4 million gap that threatens urgent healthcare and disease prevention in overcrowded shelters.
2. Azerbaijan, Brazil explore energy and mining cooperation
Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Economy Minister Elnur Aliyev and Brazil's energy officials discussed opportunities for cooperation in energy, mining and mineral processing during his visit to Brasília. Both sides agreed to strengthen institutional ties and explore joint projects in sectors of mutual interest.
3. Kim tells Xi that North Korea will support China's interests
Kim Jong Un told Xi Jinping that North Korea would continue to support China in safeguarding its sovereignty, territory and development interests, stressing that “no matter how the international situation changes, the feeling of friendship cannot change.” KCNA described the visit as a "historic occasion" that deepened political trust and strategic cooperation, underscoring the “invariability and invincibility” of DPRK-China relations.
4. Russia is ready to discuss nuclear fuel at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia with U.S.
Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said the company is ready to hold talks with U.S. firm Westinghouse on the issue of nuclear fuel at Ukraine’s Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant. He added that Westinghouse and U.S. officials had earlier raised intellectual property concerns regarding the fuel, while Moscow had asked the U.N. nuclear watchdog to mediate.
5. Japan and Australia pledge closer security ties to counter Indo-Pacific risks
Japan and Australia agreed to deepen security cooperation, pledging to strengthen collective deterrence and prepare for potential contingencies in the Indo-Pacific. Their partnership, already bolstered by joint training and a reciprocal access agreement, is expanding into defence industry collaboration and economic security, including critical minerals.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "an...
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The United States has launched an investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies to determine whether they unfairly disadvantage America...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz threatened to complica...
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap el...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
The United States has launched an investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies to determine whether they unfairly disadvantage American companies and restrict U.S. commerce.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 20 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
Fuel stations in Russian-controlled Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses from 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday, the Russian-installed governor said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the violent attacks in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Friday, which left five men injured, were motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred".
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran, as a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz threatened to complicate a fragile 60-day ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad, Serbia, to commemorate the deaths of 16 people in the 2024 railway station awning collapse and renew calls for snap elections.
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