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.
Ukraine’s domestic security service, the SBU, says it struck a Russian Kilo‑class submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, causing critica...
Washington’s seizure of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil shows a shift from financial sanctions to direct maritime action, further straining relatio...
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At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rain in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities ...
The European Union’s interest in investing in regional connectivity projects in the South Caucasus, such as the Trump Route for International Peace ...
Ukraine’s domestic security service, the SBU, says it struck a Russian Kilo‑class submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, causing critical damage.
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The European Union’s interest in investing in regional connectivity projects in the South Caucasus, such as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) is driven by a need for strategic credibility and a tangible foreign policy success, according to a regional expert.
French senators on Monday approved a revised 2026 budget bill that the government warned could worsen the country’s fiscal deficit, setting the stage for tense negotiations between parliament’s two chambers later this week.
Russia’s human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has said that Ukraine has not provided Moscow with a list of thousands of children it alleges were taken illegally to Russia, despite the issue being discussed during talks in Istanbul.
Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker carrying more than 6 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman, detaining all 18 crew members on board.
An explosive device found in a vehicle linked to one of the alleged attackers in Bondi shooting has been secured and removed according to Police. The incident left 12 people dead.
The latest round of clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left 15 Thai soldiers dead and 270 others injured, Thailand’s Ministry of Defence spokesman Surasant Kongsiri said at a press conference on Saturday.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has offered condolences to President Donald Trump following an ISIS attack near the ancient city of Palmyra that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter, Syrian and U.S. officials said Sunday.
Ukraine’s domestic security service, the SBU, says it struck a Russian Kilo‑class submarine in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, causing critical damage.
Washington’s seizure of a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil shows a shift from financial sanctions to direct maritime action, further straining relations with Caracas and increasing risks for global shipping.
Anewz brings you the best videos of the day from around the world covering everything from uplifting events to updates in conflict zones.
French senators on Monday approved a revised 2026 budget bill that the government warned could worsen the country’s fiscal deficit, setting the stage for tense negotiations between parliament’s two chambers later this week.
Flooding in Bolivia’s eastern Santa Cruz region has killed at least 20 people after an overflowing river swept through multiple communities, authorities said on Monday, with the toll expected to increase as rescue teams reach areas that were previously inaccessible.
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