Charles Michel says peace progress in Caucasus ‘encouraging’
President Emeritus of the European Council Charles Michel has said he is “confident” in the progress of peace efforts between Azerbaijan and Armen...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 13th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says his patience with Putin is running out
U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Vladimir Putin was “running out fast” as the war in Ukraine drags on. He warned of tougher action, highlighting sanctions and tariffs, while urging Europe to take greater responsibility.
2. UN votes to support two-state solution, condemns Hamas attacks
The UN General Assembly backed a declaration urging irreversible steps toward a two-state solution, with 142 countries voting in favour. The text condemned Hamas attacks and Israeli strikes in Gaza, called for an immediate end to the conflict, and proposed a temporary UN stabilisation mission.
3. Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, but authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat. Japan’s meteorological agency also reported no warning, despite initial alerts from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
4. Trump hosts Qatari prime minister after Israeli attack in Doha
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York, assuring him that Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Doha would not be repeated. Their talks focused on Qatar’s mediator role and defence cooperation amidst escalating regional tensions.
5. Kim Jong Un says North Korea to unveil nuclear strategy at key party meeting
Kim Jong Un announced that North Korea will adopt a new defence policy advancing both nuclear and conventional forces at the upcoming Workers’ Party congress. He coupled the move with military inspections and sharp criticism of U.S.-South Korea drills, framing them as a “nuclear war exercise.”
At least 69 people have died and almost 150 injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu City in the central Visayas region of the Philippines, officials said, making it one of the country’s deadliest disasters this year.
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The war in Ukraine has reached a strategic impasse, and it seems that the conflict will not be solved by military means. This creates a path toward one of two alternatives: either a “frozen” phase that can last indefinitely or a quest for a durable political regulation.
A shooting in Nice, southeastern France, left two people dead and five injured on Friday, authorities said.
Snapchat will start charging users who store more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, prompting backlash from long-time users.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on 24 October, ahead of planned talks with European leaders in London.
Uzbekistan and the European Union (EU) are set to sign a new Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a major step in bilateral relations and placing Uzbekistan among the EU’s closest partners in Central Asia.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said the United States and others must do more to push Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement, including the possible use of sanctions or halting arms sales.
Southeast Asian leaders and global partners, including U.S. President Donald Trump, will gather in Kuala Lumpur from 26 to 28 October to discuss trade, regional conflicts and global security, with East Timor set to join ASEAN as its 11th member.
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