Jamaica has declared an outbreak of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease suspected of causing six deaths following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa in late October.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning to major airlines on Friday, alerting them to a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela.
Britain’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, announced on Friday that she intends to raise approximately £500 million ($655 million) annually by eliminating the tariff exemption for individual goods imported into the UK that cost under £135.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday (November 21) that Moscow had received the U.S. proposals for peace in Ukraine, but emphasized that the plan had not been discussed in detail with Russia.
An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday (November 21), leaving spectators in shock.
As COP30 continues in Brazil, the President of the summit, Andre Correa do Lago, made a powerful call for unity, urging countries to stay committed to the Paris Agreement despite challenges.
Around 50 tourism companies attended the "China Visitors Summit" in Baku on Sunday (17 November). The event, organised by the State Tourism Agency, was the first time it was held in Azerbaijan's capital, and brought together representatives from the tourism industries from both countries.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 17th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Türkiye has proposed jointly leading next year’s U.N. climate summit, COP31, alongside Australia in an effort to resolve a long-running standoff over who will host the event, Turkish diplomatic sources have confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his firm opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, saying his position has “not changed one bit” despite growing international pressure.
Britain’s Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping reforms to the UK’s asylum and immigration system, signalling a significant shift away from automatic paths to permanent residency for refugees.
Thousands of people across Mexico took to the streets on Saturday under the rallying cry of “Generation Z,” demanding an end to rising violence and expressing outrage over the killing of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo earlier this month.
Ukraine will begin importing gas from Greece to help meet its winter needs, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday, saying the country is preparing nearly €2 billion in financing to compensate for domestic production losses caused by Russian strikes.
Ukraine is working to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, with officials hoping to secure the release of 1,200 Ukrainians, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the head of the country’s National Security and Defence Council have announced.
Australia’s ambition to host the COP31 climate summit is under serious threat as a fierce competition with Türkiye heats up.
Walt Disney is bracing for a potentially long and contentious battle with YouTube TV over the distribution of its television networks, a development that has raised concerns among investors about the future of its already struggling television business.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is closely monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica and Haiti.
MrBeast, the world’s most popular YouTuber, has officially launched his first theme park, Beast Land, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has emerged as the frontrunner in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to the country’s electoral commission.
Ahead of France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday (November 13), the French national team took a moment to reflect on the tragic events of the 2015 Paris attacks, marking the 10th anniversary of the coordinated assaults that left 130 people dead.
LATAM Airlines has been forced to cancel 173 flights, affecting approximately 20,000 passengers, following a pilot strike that began at midnight. The strike comes after contract negotiations between the pilots and the airline broke down, leaving no resolution in sight.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a Declaration on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Wednesday, marking a significant step in enhancing the bilateral ties between the two nations.
Two earthquakes centered in Cyprus on Wednesday were felt across northern and central regions of Israel, raising concerns among residents in both countries. The first tremor occurred at 11:31 a.m., with the epicenter near Paphos, Cyprus, at a depth of 21 kilometers.
On Wednesday, Zhao Leji, Chairman of China’s National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with King Felipe VI of Spain in Beijing, marking a significant moment in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
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