Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 7th of October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Gaza peace talks show progress on 7 October anniversary
Israel and Hamas have begun crucial indirect negotiations in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh resort city, with the first day ending on a ‘positive note’, according to multiple sources. The talks, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, focus on implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.
Discussions covered prisoner exchanges, ceasefire arrangements, and humanitarian aid access to Gaza. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump is pushing for rapid hostage–prisoner swaps to build ‘momentum’ for wider peace efforts. Trump expressed optimism, saying, "We have a really good chance of making a deal,’ and praised Hamas for ‘agreeing to things that are very important."
Azerbaijan to assume leadership at key Turkic States summit in Gabala
Azerbaijan is set to take over the chairmanship of the Organisation of Turkic States during a high-level summit in Gabala, as the country strengthens its position as a strategic hub for economic integration and regional cooperation.
Heads of state from Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán are meeting in Gabala, north-western Azerbaijan, on Tuesday for the 12th summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), focused on ‘Regional Peace and Security’.
U.S. government shutdown continues into second week
The United States government shutdown has entered its second week after the Senate blocked Republican spending bills aimed at ending the crisis.
By a vote of 52–42, senators failed to invoke cloture on House-passed continuing resolution legislation. The shutdown has frozen most government operations apart from essential services, affecting federal employees and public services nationwide.
Five Georgian opposition leaders charged over alleged plot to topple government
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged five opposition figures with attempting to overthrow the government, following weekend protests that turned violent in the capital, Tbilisi.
The charges come after thousands of demonstrators rallied on Saturday, with some opposition leaders calling for a "peaceful revolution" amid local elections boycotted by major opposition blocs.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footag...
A Paris court has dismissed criminal charges against New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Téin, ending a high-profile case that drew inte...
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported...
France’s parliament has formally recognised state responsibility for the use of the toxic pesticide chlordecone in Martinique and Guadeloupe, markin...
The United States has added some of China's biggest technology and automotive companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio, to a Pentagon list of ...
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
The United States has added some of China's biggest technology and automotive companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio, to a Pentagon list of firms it believes are linked to Beijing's military.
Thousands of revellers packed Berga's main square as fire-devil performers showered the crowd with sparks during Catalonia's UNESCO-listed La Patum festival.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party has won the Armenian elections, picking up nearly half the vote. With a majority in parliament, Pashinyan is set for a third term as Prime Minister. But an opposition politican has said he will challenge the election results.
The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine the makeup of the National Assembly and shape the country's political direction for the foreseeable future. But in Armenia, the final result is not decided by vote percentages alone. Here's how it works.
Barcelona is preparing to mark a historic milestone in the legacy of architect Antoni Gaudí as Pope Leo XIV visits the city this week to inaugurate the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família basilica, almost exactly 100 years after the visionary architect’s death.
Iran and Israel have halted strikes on each other, but Tehran has warned it will recommence attacks if Israel continues military action in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun have meanwhile made pleas for peace.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
A Paris court has dismissed criminal charges against New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Téin, ending a high-profile case that drew international attention and renewed scrutiny of France’s handling of independence movements in its overseas territories.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region killed a pregnant woman and two other people, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, as renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war continued.
At least 37 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines, as rescuers continued searching a collapsed commercial building for survivors in General Santos on Tuesday.
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has accused the U.S. of preventing Iranian supporters from attending the country's World Cup matches after its allocation of tickets was withdrawn just days before the tournament begins.
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