AnewZ Morning Brief - 7 October, 2025

Anewz

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.

Tags