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.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday....
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will “100%” follow through on threats to impose tariffs on countries opposing his plan to take control of ...
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has accused the United Arab Emirates of operating a secret prison at an airbase near the southern port city of Muka...
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several E...
Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence ...
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has accused the United Arab Emirates of operating a secret prison at an airbase near the southern port city of Mukalla, escalating tensions between the two Gulf powers. The allegations were made on Monday by Salem Al-Khanbashi, governor of Hadramout province.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (17 January) that concerns over security in Greenland should be addressed within the framework of NATO, describing a ground military intervention as highly unlikely.
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing that the companies profited unfairly from his early support of the artificial intelligence firm, according to a court filing made public on Friday.
European leaders voiced growing alarm on Sunday over U.S. threats to impose tariffs on eight NATO allies, warning the move could destabilize transatlantic relations and heighten tensions in the Arctic.
Trump administration officials held months-long discussions with Venezuela’s hardline interior minister Diosdado Cabello before the U.S. operation that led to the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a decree recognising Kurdish language rights, as government forces advanced against U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters despite U.S. calls for restraint.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.
Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence chief attended a major regional defence exhibition.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.
The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
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