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.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
A tenth-grade student was critically injured after a man attacked her with a chainsaw inside a classroom in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The girl suffered severe injuries to her head, neck and back, while a classmate who tried to protect her was also hurt.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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