AnewZ Morning Brief - 9 September, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9 September, covering the latest developments you need to know...
Thousands of worshippers filled the Grand Mosque in Mecca overnight to observe Laylat Al-Qadr, one of Islam’s holiest nights, seeking blessings and spiritual renewal.
Muslims from around the world gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to mark Laylat Al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, a night believed to hold immense spiritual significance.
Thought to be when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad, Laylat Al-Qadr is traditionally observed on the 27th night of Ramadan, though its exact date remains uncertain.
Throughout the night, worshippers engaged in special prayers, recitation of the Quran, and moments of deep reflection, believing that supplications made on this sacred night carry immense rewards.
Similar gatherings took place across the Muslim world, as millions embraced the opportunity for forgiveness and spiritual renewal.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
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.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9 September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A New Zealand fugitive father shot dead by police put his children at risk with his actions and had "no regard" for their safety, authorities said on Tuesday, as police found quad bikes and ammunition at their campsite hideout.
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) for Gaza said on Tuesday that one of its main boats was struck by a drone at a port in Tunisia, though all six passengers and crew were safe.
Thailand's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail because his detention in a VIP wing of a hospital in lieu of prison was unlawful, in another major blow for a powerful family that has dominated politics for two decades.
Israel's military on Tuesday ordered residents to evacuate from Gaza City ahead of a new offensive to seize the Strip's largest urban centre, part of a planned takeover stirring international alarm over the fate of the entire territory.
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