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.
Russia's violation of Polish and Romanian airspace is part of a long-running trend of boundary-testing and sabotage by President Vladimir Putin, said ...
Iran has executed a man identified as Babak Shahbazi on charges of spying for Israel, state media reported on Wednesday, as the number of such cases r...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, South Korean Foreign M...
Türkiye says it welcomes a seven-step Syrian roadmap that aims to preserve calm, ensure stability and prevent renewed conflict in Sweida province in ...
Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 bill...
Russia's violation of Polish and Romanian airspace is part of a long-running trend of boundary-testing and sabotage by President Vladimir Putin, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday.
Iran has executed a man identified as Babak Shahbazi on charges of spying for Israel, state media reported on Wednesday, as the number of such cases rises sharply this year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday ahead of talks in Beijing.
Türkiye says it welcomes a seven-step Syrian roadmap that aims to preserve calm, ensure stability and prevent renewed conflict in Sweida province in the south of the country.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
Russia's violation of Polish and Romanian airspace is part of a long-running trend of boundary-testing and sabotage by President Vladimir Putin, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit South Korea in October for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday ahead of talks in Beijing.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed on Tuesday that a two-state solution is the only viable path to settle the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The Trump administration's first U.S. weapons aid packages for Ukraine have been approved and could soon ship as Washington resumes sending arms to Kyiv - this time under a new financial agreement with allies - two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu incited these acts - accusations that Israel called scandalous.
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