Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 22th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Four major Western nations recognise Palestinian state
Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday.
Several other countries including France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Malta are expected to follow suit during a summit on the future of the two-state solution chaired by France and Saudi Arabia on Monday at United Nations headquarters in New York.
Russia, alongside all Arab countries, almost all African and Latin American countries, and most Asian countries including India and China are already on the list.
2. Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 successfully wraps up in Baku
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen converted pole position into a commanding win on Sunday at the Baku City Circuit, one of the longest and most technically challenging tracks in the Formula 1 calendar. The 51-lap race ran through the historic Old City, past landmarks including the Maiden Tower, and along the Caspian seafront.
Russell secured second place for Mercedes, while Sainz delivered a surprise podium for Williams in third. The winners received their trophies from senior Azerbaijani officials, with national anthems of the Netherlands and the UK played during the ceremony.
The race capped a weekend of intense action that began with McLaren’s Lando Norris topping the first and third practice sessions, though Verstappen ultimately secured pole in Saturday’s qualifying.
3. European airports struggle to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack
Some of Europe's biggest airports battled to restore normal operations on Sunday after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday's flight departures due to persistent problems.
Hackers on Friday targeted check-in and boarding systems provider Collins Aerospace, owned by RTX at London's Heathrow - Europe's busiest airport, Berlin Airport and in Brussels.
4. U.S. House lawmakers make rare China visit to stabilise ties
A group of U.S. lawmakers on a rare visit to Beijing told China's No.2 leader, Premier Li Qiang, that the world's two largest economies need to step up engagement and "break the ice" as both superpowers made further inroads into stabilising ties.
The visit on Sunday was the first House of Representatives delegation to visit China since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic ended formal House visits in 2020, and relations rapidly deteriorated due to disagreement over the origins of the coronavirus that had spread all over the world.
5. State Farm Stadium for Kirk's memorial service hits capacity as 200,000 people turn out
State Farm Stadium, which has a max capacity of 73,000 people, filled up within hours of doors opening at 8 a.m. local time, and organisers began turning away pilgrims who had travelled from across the country to honour the slain MAGA icon.
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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