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Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh, Aramco building damaged

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Yemen Houthis

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh, Aramco building damaged

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday (8 November), after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital. The Aramco building was damaged by falling debris.

Russian strikes leave more than 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

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Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strikes leave more than 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

A Russian overnight attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region left more than 600,000 people without electricity on Sunday, 8 November, Ukrainian energy company DTEK said.

Kraków mass shooting: Six killed, three more bodies found as police probe extremist links

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Poland

Kraków mass shooting: Six killed, three more bodies found as police probe extremist links

Poland has declared two days of national mourning after a gunman opened fire in Kraków's historic main square. Investigators are examining possible far-right influences and the discovery of three bodies at the suspect's home.

New Zealand election: National Party narrowly leads opposition Labour

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New Zealand elections

New Zealand election: National Party narrowly leads opposition Labour

New Zealand’s ruling centre-right National Party has taken a narrow lead over the opposition Labour Party in Saturday’s general election, with the country’s current three-party coalition projected to retain power.

12:38 CET

Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strikes leave more than 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

A Russian overnight attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region left more than 600,000 people without electricit...

10:46 CET

Yemen Houthis

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh, Aramco building damaged

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles f...

Azerbaijan marks sixth Victory Day anniversary with nationwide celebrations

10:46 CET

Azerbaijan Victory Day

Azerbaijan marks sixth Victory Day anniversary with nationwide celebrations

Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, 8 November, with President Ilham Aliyev visiting the Victory Monument in Khan...

12:38 CET

Russia-Ukraine war

Russian strikes leave more than 600,000 without power in eastern Ukraine

A Russian overnight attack on energy infrastructure in Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region left more than 600,000 people without electricit...

10:46 CET

Yemen Houthis

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh, Aramco building damaged

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles f...

10:46 CET

Azerbaijan Victory Day

Azerbaijan marks sixth Victory Day anniversary with nationwide celebrations

Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, 8 November, with President Ilham Aliyev visiting the Victory Monument in Khan...

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10:46

Azerbaijan Victory Day

Azerbaijan marks sixth Victory Day anniversary with nationwide celebrations

Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, 8 November, with President Ilham Aliyev visiting the Victory Monument in Khankendi, laying a wreath and paying tribute to servicemen killed during the 44-day Second Garabagh War in 2020.

10:47

TRIPP

Azerbaijan, U.S. and Armenia launch trilateral working groups to advance TRIPP project

Azerbaijan, the United States and Armenia have launched trilateral technical planning groups to advance the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), marking another step towards implementing the regional connectivity project agreed at the Washington peace summit in August 2025.

Türkiye ratifies defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan amid Middle East tensions

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View from Türkiye

Türkiye ratifies defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan amid Middle East tensions

Türkiye’s parliament has ratified a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, strengthening military cooperation between the three countries amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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Armenia

Armenia must limit national ambitions to internationally recognised borders, Pashinyan says

Armenia’s national aspirations must be contained within its internationally recognised borders, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Friday. He was delivering a speech defending his government’s ‘Real Armenia’ ideology at the Global Armenian Summit 2026 in Yerevan on Friday, 6 November.

Oman: The unlikely economic winner of the Iran war

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Gulf economy

Oman: The unlikely economic winner of the Iran war

While the economies of several major Gulf countries have contracted in 2026 amid the fallout from the Iran war, Oman is on course to grow by 4.1 per cent this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Saudi Arabia provides critical relief for Pakistan by extending $3B loan repayment

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Finance

Saudi Arabia provides critical relief for Pakistan by extending $3B loan repayment

Saudi Arabia has given Pakistan more time to repay a $3 billion loan. Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced the extension on Wednesday (4 November).

World

World News

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Armenia

Armenia may lose CSTO voting rights next week, Russian official says

Armenia could lose its voting rights in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) over more than two years of unpaid membership dues, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said on Friday, ahead of a meeting in Moscow on 11 November.

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ADIPEC

ADIPEC 2026 closes with $67 billion in deals as Abu Dhabi hosts record energy gathering

Abu Dhabi’s ADIPEC 2026 has closed after four days, with a record $67 billion in deals, 240,000 attendees and its largest exhibition yet, highlighting the global energy industry’s focus on security, investment and artificial intelligence.

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bomb threats

Fresh bomb threats hit European flights in third wave this week

A fresh wave of bomb threats targeted passenger flights across Europe on Friday, 6 November, marking the third such incident in a week and raising fears of a coordinated campaign of “hybrid aggression and a form of psychological warfare.”

Russia and Iran finalise documents for construction of Rasht-Astara railway

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Logistics

Russia and Iran finalise documents for construction of Rasht-Astara railway

Russia and Iran have signed new documents to allow engineering surveys along the full route of the Rasht-Astara railway, a long-delayed link between the two countries’ rail networks.

Sudan aid crisis deepens as millions face loss of emergency shelter

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Sudan war

Sudan aid crisis deepens as millions face loss of emergency shelter

Millions displaced by Sudan's civil war risk losing access to emergency shelter as funding shortages leave aid warehouses empty, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Friday.

Germany deploys 1,800 troops to Lithuania in major NATO readiness exercise

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Defence drills

Germany deploys 1,800 troops to Lithuania in major NATO readiness exercise

Germany is deploying around 1,800 troops and more than 750 vehicles to Lithuania for a major military exercise aimed at testing its ability to rapidly reinforce NATO’s eastern flank amid security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

AnewZ Originals

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Special

Special | Exploring Garabagh: From ancient history to new beginnings

Around 40 international travellers from 13 countries explored Azerbaijan’s Garabagh region, visiting historic and religious sites and witnessing reconstruction, infrastructure development and mine-clearance efforts.

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Buried Stories

Buried Stories: The Last Train East

A journey into one of the darkest chapters of the Baltic states' history.

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Albania

AnewZ Explainer: Albania's resort-turned-government protests

What began as a fight against a resort project in Albania has turned into a rallying cry against the government.

Paraguay's ex-President Peña and former central bank chief charged over Ueno Bank collapse

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South America

Paraguay's ex-President Peña and former central bank chief charged over Ueno Bank collapse

Prosecutors in Paraguay have charged former President Santiago Peña and ex-central bank chief Carlos Carvallo Spalding over the collapse of Ueno Bank, and have asked a court to hold both men in pretrial detention.

U.S. sets up new unit to stop Iran moving weapons by land and Caspian Sea

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Middle East conflict

U.S. sets up new unit to stop Iran moving weapons by land and Caspian Sea

The U.S. military has established a new unit to stop Iran transporting advanced weapons systems via its land borders and the Caspian Sea.

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Armenia

Pashinyan: Armenia could have visa-free travel with EU by 2029

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said he hopes the country will have visa-free travel with the European Union (EU) by 2029, the country’s state news agency Armenpress has reported.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

Trump declares full support for ‘super intelligence’

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Artificial Intelligence

Trump declares full support for ‘super intelligence’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would support states seeking to generate wealth through artificial intelligence, pledging to work with them as Democrats outlined plans to address the technology following Tuesday’s elections, which unsettled markets.

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GITEX Global 2026

Dubai's GITEX Global 2026 puts AI's energy and investment challenges in focus

Dubai will host GITEX Global 2026 from 7 to 11 December, bringing together global technology leaders, governments and investors as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) puts pressure on energy supplies, computing capacity and digital infrastructure.

Beyond Aramco's HUMAIN deal: How energy giants are investing in AI

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Energy and AI investment

Beyond Aramco's HUMAIN deal: How energy giants are investing in AI

Saudi Aramco's acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in artificial intelligence (AI) company HUMAIN is putting a spotlight on a wider investment question: why are some of the world's biggest energy companies moving deeper into AI, and what do they expect to gain?

Chinese AI chip rivals Nvidia H200 in performance tests

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View from China

Chinese AI chip rivals Nvidia H200 in performance tests

A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.

Health

Health news Healthcare

11:25

Daily Brief

Daily Brief: From Ebola evacuation to Sudan detentions, 5 stories to watch

Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for the 5th of November, as health emergencies, humanitarian crises, political shifts, and cybersecurity threats put governments and essential services under pressure across the globe. Here are five stories worth your attention.

Kazakhstan invests $862 million in domestic drug production

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Health care

Kazakhstan invests $862 million in domestic drug production

Kazakhstan plans to manufacture 494 types of medicines through eight major investment projects worth a combined $862 million, Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova announced on 3 November, local media reported.

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Dengue Fever

Bangladesh records more dengue fever deaths this year than in all of 2025

Dengue fever has killed more people in Bangladesh this year than in the whole of 2025, with October the deadliest month so far, data from Bangladesh's Health Ministry shows.

From social media to AI: Who can we trust with our health?

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Digital health

From social media to AI: Who can we trust with our health?

Health advice now reaches people through social media, fitness apps, wearable technology and AI. From detoxes and protein-focused diets to skincare and fitness trends, online wellness content is shaping everyday health choices while raising concerns about misinformation and potential risks.

Business

Economy Markets

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Canva

Canva restructures 22% of workforce as AI costs rise and growth slows

Australian design platform Canva has announced a major restructuring affecting 22 per cent of its workforce, with 1,271 employees facing job cuts, relocations or changes to their roles as the company grapples with slowing growth and rising AI costs.

Inside bp's Azerbaijan operations: $1.49bn in regional spending

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bp Azerbaijan

Inside bp's Azerbaijan operations: $1.49bn in regional spending

British Petroleum (bp) spent nearly $1.5 billion with suppliers and contractors across Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye in the first nine months of 2026, highlighting the economic reach of major energy projects beyond oil and gas production.

As OPEC+ keeps December oil targets unchanged, what is driving oil prices?

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Global Energy Markets

As OPEC+ keeps December oil targets unchanged, what is driving oil prices?

Seven OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday, 1 November, to keep oil production targets unchanged for December, extending an earlier freeze. But with the Iran war disrupting supplies and prices fluctuating, what is really driving the global oil market?

Binance Heist: Can crypto losses affect regular currency?

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Cryptocurrency

Binance Heist: Can crypto losses affect regular currency?

Cryptocurrencies are volatile, and their crashes make headlines. But does a slump in digital coins ever spill over into the pounds, dollars and euros in people's bank accounts? The short answer is not directly, but indirectly it can, and regulators are increasingly worried about how.

Putin hails record Egypt trade as Russia pushes deeper into African markets

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RUSSIA–AFRICA SUMMIT

Putin hails record Egypt trade as Russia pushes deeper into African markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised record trade with Egypt as Moscow seeks to use its economic ties with Cairo to expand its influence across Africa, with a focus on manufacturing, infrastructure and energy.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Met announces ‘extraORDINARY’ theme for 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Gala

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MET Gala

Met announces ‘extraORDINARY’ theme for 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that its 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Met Gala will explore how designers transform everyday clothing and ordinary materials into works of art.

Uzbekistan to launch fashion academy to build homegrown brands

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Fashion industry

Uzbekistan to launch fashion academy to build homegrown brands

Uzbekistan is launching a new fashion academy in Tashkent to help local clothing manufacturers build their own brands, sharpen design skills and compete in international markets.

Baku art weekend puts Caucasus wildlife and conservation in the spotlight

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Fly to Baku

Baku art weekend puts Caucasus wildlife and conservation in the spotlight

Baku is set to host the second “Fly to Baku” Art Weekend from 30 October to 1 November, bringing together Azerbaijani and international artists to explore the Caucasus’ wildlife and cultural heritage, and the need to protect nature.

Rare dinosaur skeleton ‘Jodi’ sells for $47.3 million at New York auction

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Nanotyrannus

Rare dinosaur skeleton ‘Jodi’ sells for $47.3 million at New York auction

A rare 67-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton known as “Jodi” has sold for $47.3 million at Sotheby’s in New York, smashing its pre-sale estimate and becoming the second-most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold at auction.

Kraków mass shooting: Six killed, three more bodies found as police probe extremist links

16:18

Bus crash

Two dead, including child, and 16 injured in bus crash in eastern France

Two people, including a child, were killed and 16 others injured when an intercity bus crashed in eastern France on Friday morning, authorities confirmed.

Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Ukraine peace talks loom in Abu Dhabi

10:24

Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Ukraine peace talks loom in Abu Dhabi

Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv early on Saturday, 7 November, injuring two people and damaging residential buildings, just three days before U.S.-led peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.

India's Pinaka exports to Armenia highlight growing defence partnership and regional military implications

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India Armenia

India's Pinaka exports to Armenia highlight growing defence partnership and regional military implications

India's delivery of guided Pinaka rockets to Armenia is drawing renewed attention as analysts assess the military and strategic significance of one of New Delhi's most prominent defence export deals.

14:20

New Zealand elections

New Zealand election: National Party narrowly leads opposition Labour

Travel

Travel News Destinations

15:34

Tourism

From fishing to tourism: Whale sharks reshape life in Botubarani, Indonesia

A village in Indonesia’s Gorontalo province has become a tourist destination for whale shark encounters, bringing new income to local residents but raising concerns about the impact of feeding and frequent human interaction on the endangered species.

Gabala puts local cuisine at heart of Azerbaijan's tourism ambitions

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Tourism & Hospitality

Gabala puts local cuisine at heart of Azerbaijan's tourism ambitions

Azerbaijan's first Gabala Gastronomy Summit has brought chefs, local producers and international experts together to explore how traditional cuisine can attract tourists, extend stays and strengthen the region's appeal as a year-round destination.

19:25

AZAL

Baku strengthens aviation hub status as AZAL transfer passengers jump 29%

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) carried 419,000 connecting passengers through Baku in the first nine months of 2026, up 29 per cent year on year, highlighting the capital's growing role as an international aviation hub.

New Brussels-Baku air route aims to boost Azerbaijan tourism

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Azerbaijan-Belgium

New Brussels-Baku air route aims to boost Azerbaijan tourism

Azerbaijan is seeking to attract more European visitors by improving air connectivity and raising its profile as an international tourism destination, with a new direct route between Brussels and Baku expected to support those efforts.

Passenger ferries could return between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan after six-year break

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Ferry service

Passenger ferries could return between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan after six-year break

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are considering restoring passenger ferry services across the Caspian Sea, six years after the route was suspended.

Investigations

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Inside Shusha prison

Inside Shusha prison: A journalist’s account of alleged torture

A new AnewZ documentary, 'Inside Shusha prison', highlights what is considered one of the most dreadful prisons during both the Russian Empire and the Soviet era.

23:00

AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections

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AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.

18:45

Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

20:39

AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

23:38

Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

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