AnewZ Morning Brief - 29 August, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 29 August, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "certain progress" in ceasefire talks with Hamas, speaking at the Knesset on Monday. He attributed advancements to sustained military pressure and reiterated Israel's commitment to bringing hostages home.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Knesset on Monday, cautiously expressing optimism about the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Gaza
"There is certain progress," Netanyahu said, crediting military operations and pressure for softening Hamas's demands. He assured lawmakers that efforts to secure the return of hostages from Gaza would continue relentlessly.
Netanyahu also turned attention to Iran, warning of its nuclear ambitions. "We are determined to stop Iran from reaching nuclear weapon capabilities or acquiring other arms that could threaten our cities," he said.
In a push for regional diplomacy, Netanyahu highlighted plans to expand the Abraham Accords with the support of the United States, describing the initiative as transformative for the Middle East.
Closing his speech, the prime minister touted Israel’s economic resilience, encouraging international investment as a sign of the country’s strength amid regional challenges.
The address, marked by interruptions from opposition members, underscored the political divisions within Israel's parliament.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 29 August, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Microsoft has dismissed four employees for protesting against its ties to Israel, including two who staged a sit-in at the office of company president Brad Smith this week.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday for a two-day summit, aiming to strengthen strategic and economic ties with Japan during growing U.S. trade pressures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European leaders to define clear security guarantees for Ukraine during a virtual meeting, stressing the need for unity and stronger pressure on Russia amid ongoing war.
The gunman who killed two children and injured 18 others at a Minneapolis church on Wednesday was fixated on murdering children, after leaving behind detailed writings and ammunition stockpiles say authorities.
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