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.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Rus...
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and w...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that R...
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence an...
Apple will use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models for its revamped Siri voice assistant later this year, in a multi-year deal that ...
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Russian energy shipments.
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and ways to secure their supply. Representatives from Australia, Mexico, South Korea and India also attended the talks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that Russia and China could become more active in the strategically important region.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Israel has sharply escalated its warnings to Lebanon amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Nida Al Watan.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Russian energy shipments.
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and ways to secure their supply. Representatives from Australia, Mexico, South Korea and India also attended the talks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that Russia and China could become more active in the strategically important region.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.
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