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Houthis target Saudi oil pipeline and Riyadh airport as regional tensions escalate

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View from Saudi Arabia

Houthis target Saudi oil pipeline and Riyadh airport as regional tensions escalate

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline pumping stations and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as regional tensions intensified. The Saudi-led coalition said it had intercepted a ballistic missile heading towards the capital.

Serbian student movement topples Vučić's party in historic election

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Serbia election

Serbian student movement topples Vučić's party in historic election

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat after a student-led protest movement took the majority of seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections.

Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

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Russia-Ukraine

live Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said U.S. warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks had resumed.

Brazil's President Lula wins runoff election to clinch historic fourth term

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Election victory

Brazil's President Lula wins runoff election to clinch historic fourth term

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the presidential runoff vote on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to secure an unprecedented fourth non-consecutive term.

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Russia-Ukraine

live Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Vol...

FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026: How Azerbaijan is reimagining youth football

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Youth Football in Baku

FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026: How Azerbaijan is reimagining youth football

With 189 football associations represented, shorter matches and smaller teams, Azerbaijan is hosting a different kind of World Cup, designed to giv...

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View from Saudi Arabia

Houthis target Saudi oil pipeline and Riyadh airport as regional tensions escalate

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline pumping stations and King Khalid In...

16:48 CET

Russia-Ukraine

live Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

Russian strikes hit several parts of Ukraine overnight, injuring at least six people and targeting energy and port infrastructure, as President Vol...

15:37 CET

Youth Football in Baku

FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026: How Azerbaijan is reimagining youth football

With 189 football associations represented, shorter matches and smaller teams, Azerbaijan is hosting a different kind of World Cup, designed to giv...

14:22 CET

View from Saudi Arabia

Houthis target Saudi oil pipeline and Riyadh airport as regional tensions escalate

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they had targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline pumping stations and King Khalid In...

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Uzbekistan summons Iranian Ambassador after Samarkand described as Persian

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Uzbekistan-Iran-U.S.

Uzbekistan summons Iranian Ambassador after Samarkand described as Persian

Uzbekistan summoned Iran’s ambassador following claims by several Iranian diplomatic missions that the historical and architectural heritage of Samarkand belongs to Persian or Iranian-Islamic civilisation, Tashkent's Foreign Ministry said.

Imams of the Kaaba and the Prophet's Mosque condemn Houthi attacks on holy sites

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Middle East tension

Imams of the Kaaba and the Prophet's Mosque condemn Houthi attacks on holy sites

Saudi Arabia religious leaders have condemned attacks targeting holy sites and civilians after authorities reported intercepting two ballistic missiles launched towards the Mecca and Medina regions, while Yemen’s Houthi movement denied targeting the two cities.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia

Pashinyan: Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal possible in 2027-2028

A peace treaty between Azerbaijan and Armenia could be signed in 2027 or 2028, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Thursday, state news agency Armenpress reported.

Foreign ministers warn against renewed strikes on Iran at Istanbul talks

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View from Türkiye

Foreign ministers warn against renewed strikes on Iran at Istanbul talks

Foreign ministers meeting in Istanbul on Friday warned that renewed military strikes on Iran could deepen the regional conflict, urging diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.

Kazakhstan to overhaul military after 14 troops die in Caspian Sea exercises

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View from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to overhaul military after 14 troops die in Caspian Sea exercises

Kazakhstan is preparing sweeping military reforms after 14 service members died during exercises in the Caspian Sea. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev approved the plans on 21 October, with major changes to training, oversight and defence capabilities set to begin in 2027.

Pakistan and EU strengthen counterterrorism ties amid tensions with Afghanistan

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View from Pakistan

Pakistan and EU strengthen counterterrorism ties amid tensions with Afghanistan

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to step up counterterrorism cooperation as security concerns over Afghanistan grow and tensions between Islamabad and Kabul persist.

World

World News

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Quarantine

Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on travellers returning from DR Congo

Uganda has introduced a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo as authorities tighten Ebola prevention measures following recent cases linked to travellers who passed through the country.

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France

France's Marine Le Pen launches 2027 presidential bid

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has formally launched her presidential campaign, promising to restore order and national confidence amid what she called mounting economic, social and security crises.

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence and clashes

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Italian Politics

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence and clashes

Protests against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities on Saturday, with some incidents of violence and clashes, a week after unrest erupted across the country.

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Venezuela

Opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to the South American nation almost a year after she secretly left the country to travel to Norway for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

Israel Election: The fight to replace Netanyahu and why voting may not be enough

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Israel Election 2026

Israel Election: The fight to replace Netanyahu and why voting may not be enough

Israel's 27 October parliamentary election could reshape the country's political future, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a serious challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and a potentially decisive battle over coalition-building.

Police clear Lisbon protest camp as figures expose Portugal's housing crisis

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Portugal housing crisis

Police clear Lisbon protest camp as figures expose Portugal's housing crisis

Portuguese police cleared a housing protest camp in Lisbon on Sunday (25 October), as new figures reveal house prices have risen 16.5 per cent in a year, the fastest increase in the European Union.

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.

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Israel election

Israel election: Netanyahu faces tough battle as rivals seek path to power

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tightening election race as his rivals struggle to find a clear path to power, despite polls previously suggesting he was heading for defeat.

North Korea displays artillery near border as tensions with South Korea rise

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North Korea-South Korea

North Korea displays artillery near border as tensions with South Korea rise

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang challenged Seoul’s account of a September landmine incident in a letter to the UN Security Council, as North Korean artillery was spotted near the heavily fortified border.

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Elections

Daily Brief: Major election shifts across five countries

Elections are shaking up the political landscape worldwide, with Lula securing a fourth term in Brazil, Serbia's student-led movement claiming victory and Bulgaria heading for a runoff, as Israel and New Zealand prepare for crucial votes.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

Türkiye preparing to sue Meta over age-inappropriate content, minister says

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Social media

Türkiye preparing to sue Meta over age-inappropriate content, minister says

Türkiye is preparing to sue Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, over age-inappropriate content on social media, Turkish Education Minister Yusuf Tekin has said.

NVIDIA CEO backs Kazakhstan's ambition to become global Physical AI hub

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AI & Innovation

NVIDIA CEO backs Kazakhstan's ambition to become global Physical AI hub

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has praised Kazakhstan’s AI ambitions, highlighting its potential to become a global hub for Physical AI, launch startups and transform industries.

Meta: Tech giant ordered to pay $25 billion over Facebook data case

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Big Tech

Meta: Tech giant ordered to pay $25 billion over Facebook data case

A judge in the U.S. state of New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company misled consumers, in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Starshield explained: Who controls the satellite network Ukraine relies on?

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Ukraine Starshield

Starshield explained: Who controls the satellite network Ukraine relies on?

Satellite restrictions affecting Ukraine's military have put SpaceX's Starshield network under scrutiny, raising questions about who controls the technology and who can restrict its use during wartime.

Health

Health news Healthcare

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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.

Chinese scientists build world’s smallest CT scanner, weighing just 6kg

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Technology

Chinese scientists build world’s smallest CT scanner, weighing just 6kg

Chinese researchers have developed the world’s smallest CT scanner, a portable device designed to produce images of tiny fossils and archaeological relics.

Study finds paracetamol in pregnancy linked to reproductive changes in girls

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Women's health

Study finds paracetamol in pregnancy linked to reproductive changes in girls

A new study has found that baby girls exposed to paracetamol during pregnancy had, on average, smaller ovaries and uteruses and fewer ovarian follicles than those whose mothers did not take the painkiller.

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Dengue outbreak

Hospitals under strain as Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates

Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak is accelerating, with 42,590 people hospitalised and 117 deaths recorded this year as a sharp September surge puts further pressure on hospitals.

Business

Economy Markets

Brazil's economy in numbers: Lula's fourth-term challenge

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Brazil Economy in Numbers

Brazil's economy in numbers: Lula's fourth-term challenge

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured another four years in office, but slowing growth, expensive credit and mounting public debt threaten to test the economic gains of his previous term.

Kazakhstan's Republic Day: How economic ties with Azerbaijan are evolving

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Kazakhstan Republic Day

Kazakhstan's Republic Day: How economic ties with Azerbaijan are evolving

Kazakhstan marks Republic Day on 25 October with an ambitious economic agenda and a growing partnership with Azerbaijan, as the two Caspian neighbours pursue a $1 billion annual bilateral trade target and expand cooperation in transport, energy and digital infrastructure.

IMF sees Azerbaijan growth rising to 2.3% in 2027 as regional pace slows

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Azerbaijan GDP Outlook

IMF sees Azerbaijan growth rising to 2.3% in 2027 as regional pace slows

Azerbaijan's economy is forecast to grow by 1.7 per cent in 2026 and 2.3 per cent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while growth across the wider Caucasus and Central Asia region is expected to slow.

Why is Macron visiting the UAE amid protests in France?

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Macron's Gulf diplomacy

Why is Macron visiting the UAE amid protests in France?

As fuel prices surge nearly 37 per cent and protests over living costs turn violent, French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking fresh energy supplies and partnerships in the Gulf. But can diplomacy abroad ease mounting pressure at home?

Azerbaijan and Georgia target $2 billion in trade as energy ties deepen

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Azerbaijan–Georgia trade

Azerbaijan and Georgia target $2 billion in trade as energy ties deepen

Azerbaijan and Georgia are targeting more than $2 billion in bilateral trade as the neighbouring countries strengthen energy partnerships, expand transport links and pursue new investment opportunities.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Iran holds Lahijan Tea Festival, eyes investment boost, international market

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Iranian culture

Iran holds Lahijan Tea Festival, eyes investment boost, international market

Iran is looking to turn its centuries-old tea culture into an opportunity for trade, industrial development and tourism as it held the Second Tea Festival in the northern province of Gilan bordering the Caspian Sea.

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Daily Brief

Daily Brief: 5 events putting Baku in the spotlight this October

Here are five major events bringing sport, cinema, literature and the arts to Baku this October, as Azerbaijan’s capital welcomes international talent and visitors for a packed cultural calendar.

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International Book Fair

Baku International Book Fair brings together writers and publishers from 30 countries

The 12th Baku International Book Fair has opened at the Baku Expo Center, bringing together writers, publishers and cultural representatives from 30 countries to promote literature and international cultural exchange.

Baku International Film Festival brings global cinema to Azerbaijan

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BIFF

Baku International Film Festival brings global cinema to Azerbaijan

Baku is welcoming filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts for the 17th edition of the Baku International Film Festival (BIFF), bringing together Azerbaijani and international productions. The festival began on Wednesday and will run for six days.

Serbian student movement topples Vučić's party in historic election

Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat after a student-led protest movement took the majority of seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections.

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Uzbekistan-Iran-U.S.

Uzbekistan summons Iranian Ambassador after Samarkand described as Persian

Top officials from Mecca pact countries to visit Tehran

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World News

Top officials from Mecca pact countries to visit Tehran

Iran's Supreme National Security Council says senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye will travel to Tehran to discuss regional security.

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Russia-Ukraine

live Russia strikes Ukraine overnight as U.S. resumes ballistic missile warnings

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Italian Politics

Protests sweep Italian cities amid heavy security presence and clashes

Protests against war and rising living costs took place in major Italian cities on Saturday, with some incidents of violence and clashes, a week after unrest erupted across the country.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

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.

Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday

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Flight disruptions

Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.

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Visa

U.S. makes visa bond programme permanent for visitors from 50 countries

The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to pay refundable deposits of up to $20,000. Several Central Asian countries remain on the list, but Uzbekistan is not.

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.

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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.

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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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