Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 28th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Russia launches major drone, missile attack on Ukraine, still ongoing
Russia launched one of its fiercest overnight strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. The assault, among the heaviest since the invasion began, also forced Poland to scramble jets and close airspace.
2. Moldovans begin voting in high-stakes parliamentary election
Moldova votes in a tight parliamentary contest seen as pivotal for its EU ambitions, with President Maia Sandu warning of Russian interference and polls pointing to a razor-thin race between pro-European and pro-Russian blocs.
3. At least 39 dead, 51 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay's rally
At least 39 people, including children, were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The tragedy has raised fresh concerns over crowd safety as his political movement gains momentum ahead of state elections.
4. Latvia urges NATO to bolster Baltic air defence after Russian incursions
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has called on NATO to upgrade its Baltic air policing mission to a full air defence operation, citing repeated Russian airspace violations. The demand follows similar appeals from Lithuania, as regional leaders press for stronger protection on the alliance’s eastern flank.
5. Hamas says it has not received Trump plan as Israel expands Gaza City assault
Hamas says it has not received U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, even as reports suggest the group agreed in principle to key terms. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have intensified their assault on Gaza City, with dozens killed and medical facilities forced to close.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace' will hold its first leaders’ meeting on Thursday (19 February) in Washington, D.C., launching an in...
Israel is preparing for the possibility of receiving a green light from the United States to launch strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile system,...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that $5 billion pledged by member states of the Gaza Peace Council will be directed tow...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to highlight his outreach to Black Americans during a White House reception marking Black History Mont...
Hungary and Slovakia announced a suspension of diesel exports to Ukraine on Wednesday....
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace' will hold its first leaders’ meeting on Thursday (19 February) in Washington, D.C., launching an initiative aimed at stabilising Gaza and addressing global conflicts. It's drawn support from regional powers but refusals from several EU countries.
Israel is preparing for the possibility of receiving a green light from the United States to launch strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile system, according to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to highlight his outreach to Black Americans during a White House reception marking Black History Month, held months before November’s midterm elections.
Two Palestinians were killed on the first day of Ramadan after Israeli forces opened fire in the Gaza Strip, according to local sources and hospital officials.
Ruben Vardanyan has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Baku Military Court after being found guilty of a series of offences including war crimes, terrorism and crimes against humanity.
The drumbeats have finally faded at the Marquês de Sapucaí, bringing the competitive phase of the Rio Carnival 2026 to a dazzling close. Over two marathon nights of spectacle, the twelve elite schools of the "Special Group" transformed the Sambadrome into a riot of colour.
Peru’s Congress has voted to censure and remove José Enrique Jeri Ore from his posts as President of Congress and acting President of the Republic, just four months into his tenure, citing undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen and alleged hiring irregularities.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 17th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
France celebrated Olympic gold in the men’s biathlon relay in Anterselva on Tuesday (17 February), following a thrilling race marked by an electric atmosphere at the stadium.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to highlight his outreach to Black Americans during a White House reception marking Black History Month, held months before November’s midterm elections.
Hungary and Slovakia announced a suspension of diesel exports to Ukraine on Wednesday.
A platoon of Swedish Air Force Rangers is training in Greenland as part of the ongoing “Arctic Endurance” exercise, according to Sweden’s military.
U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva ended after two days of negotiations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as difficult, while signalling progress on the military track.
Millions of Muslims around the world have begun observing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the most sacred period in Islam.
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