Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 5th of October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. proposes Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange plan
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Hamas to act swiftly on hostage release and peace talks in Gaza, warning that “all bets are off” if delays continue. His plan envisions Gaza as a weapons-free zone under a U.S.-led international body, with all hostages released within 72 hours in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite his call for restraint, Israeli air strikes continued Saturday, killing at least 29 people, according to local sources.
2. Clashes erupt in Tbilisi as protesters attempt to enter presidential palace
At least 21 police officers and six protesters were injured in overnight clashes in Tbilisi after demonstrators tried to storm Georgia’s presidential palace over disputed local election results. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze condemned the unrest as an attempt to destabilise the country. Security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds after opposition figures called for rejecting the 4 October vote, which they claim was illegitimate. Order was later restored, though smaller protests continued in the capital.
3. Plane carrying 137 Flotilla activists lands in Istanbul
A total of 137 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including 36 Turkish nationals, arrived in Istanbul on Saturday after being detained by Israel in international waters.
The group flew from Israel’s Ramon Airport in Eilat, landing at Istanbul Airport at 3:50 p.m. local time (12:50 GMT).
Among the passengers were citizens of Türkiye, Malaysia, the United States, the UAE, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Jordan. They were welcomed at the airport by officials and supporters.
4. Türkiye–UAE currency swap deal expected to boost Gulf investments
The currency swap deal between the central banks of Türkiye and the UAE is expected to boost Türkiye’s digital banking sector and attract new Gulf investments.
Signed on Thursday, the agreement establishes a 198 billion lira ($4.7 billion) and 18 billion dirham ($4.9 billion) swap, promoting national currencies in trade and linking the countries’ payment systems.
Economists say the deal will strengthen Türkiye’s foreign reserves, enhance financial stability, and accelerate digital and green investment from the Gulf.
5. At least 30 hurt as Russia targets passenger train in northern Ukraine
Russia struck a passenger train at the Shostka railway station in Ukraine’s Sumy region on 4 October, killing one person and injuring dozens, including children, according to officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the “savage Russian drone strike,” saying around 30 people were hurt as rescue efforts continued. The attack is part of Moscow’s intensified campaign against Ukraine’s rail infrastructure, targeted almost daily in recent weeks.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine received support from the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany, who emphasized that any solution must fully involve Ukraine, following their Coalition of the Willing meeting on Tuesday.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro will begin a 27-year prison sentence for a coup plot against his successor, a decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday, marking the culmination of years of political turmoil and legal battles.
The U.S.-imposed Thursday deadline on Ukraine’s peace plan is no longer Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding that “the deadline for me is when it’s over.”
Galatasaray suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League.
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in north-eastern Ethiopia erupted on Sunday for the first time in over 12,000 years, before halting on Monday, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center.
U.S. President Donald Trump has told his advisers that he plans to speak directly with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro according to Axios, as Washington designated him as the head of a terrorist organisation on Monday. A claim Maduro denies.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again expressed strong support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, condemning foreign interference and criticising U.S. actions in the region.
The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, four U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Pakistan issued a strong rebuke after India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh suggested that Sindh, currently a province of Pakistan, could one day return to India. Singh framed the idea as part of a civilisational link, saying borders can change and past separations may not be permanent.
France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine received support from the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany, who emphasized that any solution must fully involve Ukraine, following their Coalition of the Willing meeting on Tuesday.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro will begin a 27-year prison sentence for a coup plot against his successor, a decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday, marking the culmination of years of political turmoil and legal battles.
The U.S.-imposed Thursday deadline on Ukraine’s peace plan is no longer Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding that “the deadline for me is when it’s over.”
Galatasaray suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League.
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