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.
Syrian civil defence teams have discovered a new mass grave east of Douma, near the capital Damascus, recovering the remains of 20 people — most of ...
China’s imports of Russian crude oil increased in September, highlighting Beijing’s continued energy cooperation with Moscow despite persistent pr...
Tehran and Baku have pledged to increase cooperation between the two countries across all fields, after an all-important meeting on Monday in Iran's c...
Several countries and international organisations have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, describing it as a vital ste...
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was holding talks in Israel on Tuesday as Washington tries to stabilise the first, shaky, phase of the Gaza ceasefire and...
European nations are reportedly collaborating with Ukraine on a 12-point plan aimed at ending Russia’s conflict along the existing front lines, according to Bloomberg News on Tuesday.
Syrian civil defence teams have discovered a new mass grave east of Douma, near the capital Damascus, recovering the remains of 20 people — most of them women and children.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was holding talks in Israel on Tuesday as Washington tries to stabilise the first, shaky, phase of the Gaza ceasefire and push Israel and Hamas towards the harder concessions asked of each side in coming talks.
China’s imports of Russian crude oil increased in September, highlighting Beijing’s continued energy cooperation with Moscow despite persistent pressure from the United States to desist.
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.
European nations are reportedly collaborating with Ukraine on a 12-point plan aimed at ending Russia’s conflict along the existing front lines, according to Bloomberg News on Tuesday.
Syrian civil defence teams have discovered a new mass grave east of Douma, near the capital Damascus, recovering the remains of 20 people — most of them women and children.
China’s imports of Russian crude oil increased in September, highlighting Beijing’s continued energy cooperation with Moscow despite persistent pressure from the United States to desist.
Several countries and international organisations have welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, describing it as a vital step towards easing tensions and fostering regional stability.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was holding talks in Israel on Tuesday as Washington tries to stabilise the first, shaky, phase of the Gaza ceasefire and push Israel and Hamas towards the harder concessions asked of each side in coming talks.
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