Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 8th of October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trio win Nobel Prize for revealing quantum physics in action
U.S.-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for ‘experiments that revealed quantum physics in action’, paving the way for the next generation of digital technologies.
‘My feelings are that I’m completely stunned. Of course, it had never occurred to me in any way that this might be the basis of a Nobel Prize,’ Clarke told the Nobel press conference by telephone on Tuesday.
Azerbaijan hosted 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States
Leaders of Turkic nations gathered in the Azerbaijani city of Gabala on Tuesday for the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, hosted by President Ilham Aliyev.
The summit focused on strengthening political dialogue, economic partnerships and cultural ties among member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
Participants also discussed ways to enhance regional connectivity, energy cooperation and transport links, alongside joint efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the wider Turkic region.
Ecuador president’s motorcade attacked by crowd throwing rocks; five detained
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa escaped injury after his car was attacked by a crowd throwing rocks on Tuesday, in what a senior minister described as an assassination attempt that left signs of bullet damage on the vehicle.
Environment and Energy Minister Inés Manzano, who filed a formal report on the attack, said five people had been detained after Noboa’s motorcade was surrounded by around 500 protesters throwing stones.
Gold crosses $4,000 for first time, building on historic rally
Gold surged past $4,000 an ounce to reach a record high on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety amid growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and by expectations of further interest-rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Spot gold was up 0.9 per cent at $4,017.16 per ounce by 04:42 GMT, while US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.9 per cent to $4,040 per ounce.
Latvia extends night-time airspace restrictions near Russia and Belarus borders
Latvia has extended night-time airspace restrictions along its borders with Russia and Belarus, the country’s Defence Ministry announced on 7 October.
The restrictions were first introduced after a series of regional security incidents prompted Latvia to fully close its border airspace between 11 and 18 September. Since then, the measures have remained in force during night-time hours to enhance monitoring and regional security.
Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions wi...
Satellite restrictions affecting Ukraine's military have put SpaceX's Starshield network under scrutiny, raising questions about who contro...
Uzbekistan's freight volumes along the Middle Corridor have doubled in five years, highlighting the growing importance of Azerbaijan and the Po...
Yemen’s Houthis have claimed responsibility for the recent drone and missile strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Dhahran and Riyadh and at King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, vowing to carry out more attacks in the coming days.
The Saudi-led coalition said early Thursday that it intercepted and destroyed a drone over Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said late Monday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling to accept the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukraine's soldiers have had their access to Starlink satellite internet restricted. Kyiv's troops use the terminals, made by Elon Musk's SpaceX, to pilot drones. A source in Ukraine's Defence Ministry said the restrictions would make it harder for Kyiv's army to down Russian drones.
Tens of thousands of students have taken to the streets across Albania to protest rising education costs and corruption, with demonstrations turning violent. Prime Minister Edi Rama has rejected calls to resign, insisting his government will remain in office.
Ukraine is set to restart attacks on Russian oil refineries following a two-day pause, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, amid growing tensions with Washington over energy strikes and U.S. military support.
Britain has announced new military, energy and nuclear-safety support for Ukraine following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London.
A maritime dispute between Washington and Madrid is escalating after a U.S. federal agency proposed new measures that could affect Spanish shipping companies and a range of exports headed to the American market.
Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, intensifying efforts to prevent the spread of the virus after the country recorded its first-ever infection earlier this month.
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