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.
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.
Anewz brings you the best videos of the day from around the world covering everything from uplifting events to updates in conflict zones.
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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