Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 27 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing through his radical overhaul of the economy despite widespread discontent with his deep austerity measures.
U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he is set to meet Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of an Asia tour aimed at boosting trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
Russian air defence systems destroyed 193 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 34 that targeted Moscow and 47 over the Bryansk region where one person was killed and five others were injured, Russian authorities said on Monday.
A Czech fundraising drive has raised more than €500,000 in 48 hours to buy a Flamingo cruise missile for Ukraine, organisers said.
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a Sunday interview that he is considering a run for the U.S. presidency in 2028, adding that he will make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel will decide which foreign forces can participate in the planned international mission in Gaza, aimed at securing a fragile ceasefire under U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to Brussels on Monday for meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, and other senior policymakers, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry confirmed.
Tension erupted in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighbourhood on Saturday (October 25) when federal agents deployed tear gas and detained several people during an immigration enforcement operation that coincided with a local Halloween parade.
The “Nusret-2025 Invitation Exercise”, hosted by Türkiye, is being conducted with the participation of naval and air forces from NATO and Türkiye, relevant units of the Coast Guard Command, as well as observers from various countries.
On October 24, Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz met with a delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) led by Secretary General Ramil Hasan in Ankara.
U.S. airports are facing mounting disruptions as air traffic controller shortages worsen amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Saturday.
Former Ivory Coast commerce minister Jean-Louis Billon conceded defeat on Sunday to incumbent President Alassane Ouattara in the country’s presidential election, as early tallies showed Ouattara with a commanding lead across multiple regions.
At least four people were killed by gunfire during opposition protests in Cameroon’s commercial capital, Douala, on Sunday, according to the campaign of presidential candidate Issa Tchiroma, who is challenging long-time leader Paul Biya.
Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Barcelona in a heated El Clasico on Sunday, ending a four-match losing run against their arch-rivals and extending their lead at the top of LaLiga.
Top U.S. and Chinese officials on Sunday agreed on a trade deal framework for Presidents Trump and Xi to finalise this week, pausing new U.S. tariffs and China’s rare earth restrictions while resuming U.S. soybean exports.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that he had a productive meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, and both sides agreed to begin immediate discussions on tariffs and other trade-related issues.
Kosovo’s parliament failed to elect Albin Kurti as prime minister on Sunday, raising the likelihood of a snap election to resolve the political stalemate that has persisted since the inconclusive parliamentary vote in February.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he expected to reach mutually beneficial agreements during his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Malaysia.
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on Sunday signed an expanded ceasefire agreement under the watch of U.S. President Donald Trump, who arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and a series of key trade discussions.
Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared a state of emergency in 11 districts following severe drought conditions that have left millions at risk of hunger.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Washington’s sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro were not intended to harm the country’s citizens or its economy.
The Trump administration has prepared a new round of sanctions targeting key sectors of Russia’s economy if President Vladimir Putin continues to delay efforts to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine, according to U.S. and diplomatic sources familiar with the matter.
Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday (October 25), urging the government to finalise the hostage deal and secure the return of the remaining deceased captives held in Gaza.
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