Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says his patience with Putin is running out
U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Vladimir Putin was “running out fast” as the war in Ukraine drags on. He warned of tougher action, highlighting sanctions and tariffs, while urging Europe to take greater responsibility.
2. UN votes to support two-state solution, condemns Hamas attacks
The UN General Assembly backed a declaration urging irreversible steps toward a two-state solution, with 142 countries voting in favour. The text condemned Hamas attacks and Israeli strikes in Gaza, called for an immediate end to the conflict, and proposed a temporary UN stabilisation mission.
3. Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, but authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat. Japan’s meteorological agency also reported no warning, despite initial alerts from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
4. Trump hosts Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York, assuring him that Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha would not be repeated. Their talks focused on Qatar’s mediator role and defence cooperation amidst escalating regional tensions.
5. Kim Jong Un says North Korea to unveil nuclear strategy at key party meeting
Kim Jong Un announced that North Korea will adopt a new defence policy advancing both nuclear and conventional forces at the upcoming Workers’ Party congress. He coupled the move with military inspections and sharp criticism of U.S.-South Korea drills, framing them as a “nuclear war exercise.”
At least 79 civilians, including 43 children, were reported killed and 38 injured after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the city ...
A fourth day of testimony in Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing was postponed on Friday after the murder suspect reported feeling unwell, prompting J...
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply condemned the European Commission’s decision to fine American social media company X €120 million ...
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their shared border late on Friday, a reminder of how sensitive the frontier remains despite ongoi...
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday....
At least 79 civilians, including 43 children, were reported killed and 38 injured after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the city of Kalogi in South Kordofan on Thursday, Sudanese authorities said.
A fourth day of testimony in Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing was postponed on Friday after the murder suspect reported feeling unwell, prompting Judge Gregory Carro to adjourn proceedings.
The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply condemned the European Commission’s decision to fine American social media company X €120 million (approximately $140 million), calling it an assault on U.S. technology companies and their users.
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has finalized the group stage for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, setting the schedule and matchups for next summer’s expanded 48-team event.
Faced with mounting public outrage following one of the deadliest environmental disasters in the nation’s recent history, the Indonesian government has pledged to investigate and potentially shut down mining operations found to have contributed to the catastrophic flooding on Sumatra.
Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, a decision made by the organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which sparked a major controversy.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to cooperate more closely on geopolitics, trade and the environment, as the European Union seeks China's help to end the war in Ukraine.
Afghanistan’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said distanced the Afghan government from recent incidents involving Afghan nationals on U.S. soil.
Flood survivors in Indonesia’s Aceh Tamiang district say they had to live off looted shop goods for days, accusing authorities of a slow aid response more than a week after deadly floods and landslides tore through their communities.
Australia has moved to directly pressure the Taliban leadership, imposing financial sanctions and travel bans on four senior officials it says are responsible for the steady erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) and related equipment to Lebanon, with the total cost estimated at $90.5 million, the Pentagon’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Friday.
At least 79 civilians, including 43 children, were reported killed and 38 injured after a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the city of Kalogi in South Kordofan on Thursday, Sudanese authorities said.
A fourth day of testimony in Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing was postponed on Friday after the murder suspect reported feeling unwell, prompting Judge Gregory Carro to adjourn proceedings.
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