Fiala: Czech Republic will remain democratic and west-aligned
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Saturday (October 4) acknowledged defeat in the parliamentary elections to billionaire Andrej Babiš’s ANO party,...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 14th of September, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. stealth jets arrive in Puerto Rico as Trump targets cartels near Venezuela
Five U.S. Air Force F-35 jets landed at Puerto Rico’s former Roosevelt Roads base after President Donald Trump ordered their deployment to bolster Caribbean defences amidst rising tensions with Venezuela. The move follows increased military activity in the region and disputes with Caracas over drug-smuggling claims and naval incidents, signalling Washington’s firmer stance despite Trump’s denial of pursuing regime change.
2. Egypt engages regional partners ahead of emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha
Egypt is holding intensive talks with regional partners ahead of Monday’s emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, convened after Israel’s strike in the Qatari capital killed a Qatari officer and five Hamas officials during ceasefire negotiations. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan on coordination, while Qatar confirmed the summit will address a draft resolution on the attack. The strike came amidst U.S.-backed mediation efforts with Egypt and Qatar, as Gaza’s death toll surpasses 64,800.
3. Desalination project discussed between Azerbaijan and ACWA Power
During the meeting, the parties highlighted successful projects carried out between Azerbaijan and ACWA Power and reviewed the implementation status of the country’s planned seawater desalination project.
They also exchanged views on potential future projects within the framework of efficient water resource management and sustainable development. The discussions emphasised the importance of such initiatives for strengthening public-private partnerships, applying advanced technologies, and transferring innovative solutions.
4. Worst floods in Punjab’s history leave 101 dead, 4.6 million affected
Floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province have killed at least 101 people and affected 4.6 million, submerging nearly 5,000 villages in what officials call the worst disaster in the region’s history. Authorities say over 2.5 million people and 2 million livestock have been relocated, though relief efforts remain overstretched. Nationwide, monsoon rains since 26 June have left 932 dead, 1,060 injured, and over 8,200 homes damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.
5. Massive right-wing protest floods central London amid clashes
Over 100,000 people marched through central London in a right-wing “Unite the Kingdom” rally led by Tommy Robinson, making it one of the largest demonstrations of its kind in UK history. Police estimated 110,000 attendees and clashed with protesters as violence broke out, arresting nine. The march, fuelled by anti-immigration anger, saw Union flags, MAGA hats, and chants against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while Elon Musk voiced support remotely. Around 5,000 counter-protesters gathered nearby, warning against rising hate, as Britain faces record Channel migrant crossings this year.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
At least eight people have died and more than 90 others were injured following a catastrophic gas tanker explosion on a major highway in Mexico City’s Iztapalapa district on Wednesday, authorities confirmed.
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 powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 13 September with no tsunami threat, coming just weeks after the region endured a devastating 8.8-magnitude quake — the strongest since 1952.
Authorities in California have identified the dismembered body discovered in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing from Lake Elsinore since April 2024.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday via a social media post that Israel has agreed on an “initial withdrawal line” for Gaza, which has also been communicated to Hamas.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday called on Palestinian group Hamas to act swiftly in ongoing hostage release and peace negotiations in the Gaza Strip.
A total of 137 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 36 Turkish nationals, landed at Istanbul Airport on Saturday after being intercepted and detained by Israel in international waters.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Saturday (October 4) acknowledged defeat in the parliamentary elections to billionaire Andrej Babiš’s ANO party, but affirmed that the country would remain a part of the West.
Two tourists have died in an accident on Vilyuchinsky Volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. According to regional authorities, the incident occurred during an unregistered climb, with one man pronounced dead at the scene and a woman later succumbing to her severe injuries.
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