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U.S. and South Korea unveil details of $350 billion major trade agreement

The U.S. and South Korea revealed the details of a significant trade agreement on Friday, which includes a $150 billion investment from South Korea in the American shipbuilding sector and an additional $200 billion to be allocated across various industrial sectors.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 November, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.

U.S. government reopens after record shutdown as political fault-lines remain

The U.S. government is set to resume operations on Thursday after the longest shutdown in American history left air traffic disrupted, food aid suspended for low-income families, and more than one million federal workers unpaid for over a month.

White House: Trump-Epstein emails prove nothing

The White House has responded to leaked emails linking president Donald Trump to late Jeffrey Epstein saying 'President Trump did nothing wrong'. Spokesperson Abigail Jackson told the BBC "These emails prove literally nothing"

White House hopeful shutdown will end

The White House expressed optimism on Wednesday that the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could come to an end later in the evening, as lawmakers appeared ready to send the funding deal to President Donald Trump for his signature.

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine

Two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's Lee Jae Myung met and announced they had resolved months of negotiations over tariffs and security issues, the two sides have yet to release any formal agreement.

Outgoing BBC Director praises its journalists amid resignation and Trump controversy

The outgoing boss of the British Broadcasting Corporation said he was "very proud" of the BBC's journalists, two days after he quit following accusations of bias and the threat of legal action from U.S. President Donald Trump.

AnewZ Morning Brief - 11st of November, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11st of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Trump orders air traffic controllers back as U.S. flights disrupted

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered air traffic controllers back to work amid record flight cancellations and delays during the 41-day federal government shutdown, warning penalties for absences and promising rewards for those who stayed on duty.

Trump announces progress on trade deal with India

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States is nearing a trade deal with India, aimed at expanding economic and security ties, boosting U.S. energy exports, and promoting investments in key sectors.

Syria's al-Sharaa and Trump discuss strengthening ties

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday to discuss improving bilateral relations and addressing key regional concerns, according to the Syrian presidency.

President Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit over Panorama speech edit

British broadcaster BBC's crisis takes a new turn as U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyers have written to the organisation threatening a $1bn lawsuit if it does not retract Panorama documentary.

Orban Highlights Druzhba oil importance as U.S. Grants Hungary sanctions Waiver

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, a White House official confirmed Friday, November 7.

Shots fired at Border Patrol agents during immigration raid protests in Chicago

Shots were fired at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday, as protests erupted in the Little Village neighborhood. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large, according to authorities.

Trump proposes redirecting healthcare funds to individuals, urges Senate Republicans to end filibuster

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a potential solution to the government shutdown by redirecting federal funds currently sent to insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act, and called for Senate Republicans to end the filibuster to expedite legislation.

Trump voters assess the U.S. government shutdown

From federal paychecks to public benefits, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history is cutting lifelines for millions of Americans, many of them Trump voters. Yet their loyalty remains firm.

Abraham Accords: Everything you need to know about the historic agreement

As Kazakhstan becomes the latest nation to join the Abraham Accords on Friday, here's all you need to know about the agreement and why it matters.

Trump considers exempting Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after Orbán meeting

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions for using Russian oil and gas, a White House official said on Friday, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán pressed his case for a reprieve during a friendly meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington.

Trump says no U.S. government official will attend G20 summit in South Africa

President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no U.S. government official would attend the upcoming Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, citing what he described as "human rights abuses" occurring in the country.

U.S. and Uzbekistan sign strategic deals worth over $100bn at C5+1 summit

Uzbekistan and the United States have signed strategic agreements worth more than hundred billion dollars, with agreements including relaxed visa rules for citizens of both countries.

Trump hails ‘Trump route’ as major peace deal for international stability

U.S. President Donald Trump has described a newly signed transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan as a “historic deal” for international peace.

New nation set to join Abraham Accords, says Trump’s envoy

A new country is poised to join the Abraham Accords, the series of normalisation agreements with Israel, according to U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Thursday that she will not run for re-election to Congress in 2026.