Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 1st of October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
The U.S. government shut down after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, with Democrats pushing healthcare subsidies and Trump threatening layoffs. Essential services stay open, but nonessential agencies close, disrupting flights, loans, and economic reports.
2. Azerbaijan and Italy strengthen ties in Baku
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Italy Sergio Mattarella highlighted the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Italy, covering energy, industry, education, and EU relations. Both leaders emphasised the cultural dimension of ties, with the opening of the Italy-Azerbaijan University seen as a symbol of deepening friendship.
3. At least 60 dead after major earthquake hits Philippines
A 6.9-magnitude quake hit Cebu, killing at least 60 people and damaging buildings and infrastructure. It caused aftershocks, outages, and a brief tsunami warning, with schools closed and emergency teams deployed.
4. One dead as Russia hits Ukrainian city of Dnipro in daytime drone attack
A rare daytime Russian drone strike on Dnipro killed one person, injured 20, and damaged hospitals, offices, and homes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions, saying only united action can hold Russia accountable for such attacks.
5. Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Dutch-flagged ship
Yemen’s Houthis claimed a missile strike on the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, wounding two crew and forcing the vessel’s abandonment. The attack, linked by the Houthis to the Gaza conflict, marks their most serious strike outside the Red Sea and highlights growing risks to global shipping.
Kyrgyzstan has signed a series of cooperation agreements with China and Belarus at the Fifth Forum of Regional Leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organis...
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings an...
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "outpacing containment efforts" amid conflict, weak disease surveillance and limited...
Kazakhstan has reiterated that no existing route can replace the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which carries more than 80% of the country's crude...
Iran has strongly condemned U.S. threats to impose sanctions on and bomb Oman following reported talks between Muscat and Tehran on jointly overseeing...
Kyrgyzstan has signed a series of cooperation agreements with China and Belarus at the Fifth Forum of Regional Leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, underlining the country's growing economic engagement within the regional bloc.
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "outpacing containment efforts" amid conflict, weak disease surveillance and limited access to healthcare, according to London-based pharmacist and health commentator Thorrun Govind.
Kazakhstan has reiterated that no existing route can replace the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which carries more than 80% of the country's crude oil exports through Russia to the Black Sea.
The U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary 60-day ceasefire and nuclear talks deal, pending Donald Trump’s approval, Axios reports. Meanwhile, the GCC condemned Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Kuwait, which Tehran said was retaliation for a U.S. strike near Bandar Abbas.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says ongoing conflict, funding pressures and international travel restrictions are complicating efforts to contain a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has taken steps towards potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests intensify in the early months of his administration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focused on energy, transport and economic cooperation with one of Moscow’s closest regional partners.
Muslims around the world have marked Eid al-Adha with prayers, celebrations and acts of charity, though for many Palestinians the holiday unfolded amid conflict, restrictions and loss.
India is expected to experience its weakest monsoon in more than a decade in 2026, raising concerns over crop production, food prices and economic growth as the country also grapples with inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict.
Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson following a fire at a girls’ boarding school that killed 16, according to the country’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The blaze, which happened in Kenya's Rift Valley, also injured dozens of students.
The British government has unveiled 300,000 new work experience and training placements for young people after a major review warned that rising youth unemployment could leave more young people disconnected from work, education and training.
Billions of dollars' worth of gold continue to be extracted illegally from Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, according to a Greenpeace study, despite President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s pledges to curb wildcat mining.
Soaring temperatures across Europe have broken records in Portugal and sparked heat alerts in Italy and France, affecting events including the French Open tennis tournament.
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