Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 4th of August, covering the latest developments.
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced about 64,000 people to evacuate, officials said. The three fires have burned more than 8,000 acres and are among the highest-priority wildfires in the United States. Authorities warned the death toll could rise as search teams reach affected areas, with some people reported missing. Around 1,100 firefighters are battling the blazes as the Pacific Northwest faces one of its worst wildfire seasons.
A coalition of 25 U.S. states has sued the Trump administration over proposed tariffs on global imports, arguing they exceed presidential authority. The lawsuit seeks to block tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent, claiming the measures could increase costs for American consumers. The states challenged the administration’s use of a fast-tracked Section 301 investigation into forced labour to justify the tariffs.
The U.S. and Iran gave conflicting statements over talks aimed at ending their five-month war, increasing uncertainty over a possible deal.
President Donald Trump said negotiations were underway, while Tehran denied that any talks were taking place. A shipping incident near the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over security risks to global energy routes. Traffic through the key waterway remained limited, with only six vessels transiting on Monday.
South Korea boosts heatwave response as death toll hits 16
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged authorities to step up support as a record heatwave pushed the death toll to 16. Lee warned extreme weather was becoming more frequent and called for stronger crisis response measures. The country recorded its highest-ever temperature in 122 years of observations, with Yangsan reaching 42.5°C.
A warehouse facility near Russia’s St. Petersburg was hit in a drone attack, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said. He did not disclose the name of the facility or provide further details on the strike. Neighbouring Finland introduced a temporary aviation restriction zone in the eastern Gulf of Finland following the incident.
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy...
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s effor...
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the co...
The Middle East conflict remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside renewed Houthi attacks. Iran says it remains open to mediation, while the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the kingdom.
Rescuers searched the wreckage of two high-speed trains in central Spain on Thursday as the death toll rose to a provisional 74, making it the country's second fatal high-speed rail disaster this year.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to an official briefed on the talks.
UN human rights experts comprising a group including Special Rapporteurs and independent experts who are part of the UN Human Rights Council, have criticised French authorities over their handling of nationwide student protests.
China’s GJ-21 carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone has completed its first take-off and landing on board the Sichuan, the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state media reported on 30 October.
A powerful El Niño is driving extreme weather worldwide, leaving millions facing drought, wildfires and destructive storms as governments scramble to respond to the growing crisis.
A high-speed train involved in Wednesday's deadly collision in Spain was travelling at between 160 and 200 kilometres per hour, far above the 40 km/h safety limit, according to a preliminary investigation published on Friday.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Hackers have pulled off a staggering $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting Binance, shaking confidence in one of the world's biggest digital asset exchanges and sending crypto prices tumbling. U.S. analysts suspect North Korea was behind the attack.
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