Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 17th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says
Russia and Belarus concluded five days of Zapad war games involving 100,000 troops, with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko saying the drills included rehearsals for launching Russian tactical nuclear weapons. The exercises, which also featured Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missile, were observed by President Vladimir Putin in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
2. Japan will not recognise Palestinian state for now, Asahi reports
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for now, and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will skip a related UN meeting this month, the Asahi reported. The move aligns Tokyo with the U.S. and Israel, diverging from France, Britain, Canada and Australia, while Germany and Italy also oppose immediate recognition.
3. Prosecutors to seek death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk with a sniper shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Court filings reveal text messages in which Robinson allegedly confessed, citing Kirk’s “hatred,” and prosecutors outlined evidence including DNA on the rifle, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering charges.
4. U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Britain for historic second state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for his second state visit, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowing to deepen the “special relationship” through major investment deals and geopolitical talks. The visit includes royal ceremonies at Windsor Castle, business pledges from U.S. tech giants, and meetings at Chequers to address trade, Ukraine, and Gaza.
5. Jerusalem protests demand hostages' release as Israel escalates Gaza operation
Israel launched a major ground offensive in Gaza City on 16 September, deploying tanks and explosive-laden vehicles in an escalation against Hamas. In Jerusalem, families of hostages and activists protested outside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence, demanding a ceasefire and the captives’ release.
6. Qarabağ FK stun Benfica with 3-2 comeback win in Lisbon
Qarabağ FK made history on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Benfica 3-2 in Lisbon and claim Azerbaijan’s first-ever Champions League group stage victory. Oleksiy Kashchuk’s 86th-minute strike sealed the comeback after goals from Leandro Andrade and Camilo Durán levelled the match.
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Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried o...
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement release...
Baku will host the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) from 17 to 22 May, bringing together around 25,000 participants from 176 countries to address the...
Hundreds of young people in South Korea have gathered in Seoul to take part in a city-backed “power nap contest”, aimed at drawing atte...
Tourism across Central Asia is expanding rapidly, with millions of visitors arriving each year as the region becomes an increasingly competitive global travel destination, though growth rates vary significantly between countries.
Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried out by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on 25 April 2026.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Baku will host the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) from 17 to 22 May, bringing together around 25,000 participants from 176 countries to address the global housing crisis and sustainable urban development.
Minval Politika has released further footage it says shows former International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo discussing alleged funding behind campaigns linked to Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest peace proposal, which was delivered to Washington via Pakistani mediators on Friday (1 May).
Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes.
President Trump has issued a warning to the international community, claiming a nuclear-armed Iran would strike Israel "very quickly" before targeting Europe and the United States.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Malian authorities have launched an investigation into suspected soldiers accused of involvement in coordinated attacks on military bases carried out by militants linked to al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on 25 April 2026.
Ukraine is monitoring “unusual activity” along its border with Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video statement released on Saturday (2 May). He warned that Kyiv is ready to respond if necessary amid continued regional tensions linked to Russia’s war.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to strengthen relations with Vietnam, with a focus on energy security and critical minerals, following talks in Hanoi on Saturday (2 May).
Trade between Colombia and Ecuador has fallen sharply after new tariffs were imposed, with business groups warning of mounting damage to the cross-border economy.
President Trump has issued a warning to the international community, claiming a nuclear-armed Iran would strike Israel "very quickly" before targeting Europe and the United States.
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