Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11th of October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
President Trump to address Knesset
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will arrive in Israel in the coming week to address the Knesset.
An Israeli official confirmed that he will meet some freed hostages before departing the same day to Egypt.
President Trump’s team say the visit will be an “in and out” one as he is expected to attend a signing of the peace deal in Egypt upon invitation by Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Medvedev: North Korean soldiers' sacrifice in Kursk proves trust
Dmitry Medvedev head of the United Russia party has expressed gratitude for North Korea's military support in the Kursk region.
Medvedev said this in a speech while attending the the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Workers' Party of Korea adding that their sacrifice was a "noble part of the history of Russia,"
Reports emerged in October 2024 that North Korea has deployed troops to fight on the Russian side in its war with Ukraine.
This was later confirmed by North Korea in April 2025 with up to 11,000 foot soldiers believed to have been deployed to the war zone.
In response, Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
7.8-magnitude quake in Drake Passage
A tsunami threat was issued in Chile after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Drake Passage on Friday. The epicenter was located 135 miles south of Puerto Williams on the north coast of Navarino Island.
The earthquake occurred at 4:29 p.m. ET at a depth of nine miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Drake Passage is known for its strong currents and has been the site of several significant earthquakes in recent years. The region is also a key shipping route for vessels traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
UN Security Council members voice concern about U.S.-Venezuela tensions
Members of the UN Security Council on Friday voiced concern over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told the 15-member council that Venezuela had every reason to believe the United States was preparing to move from threats to direct action against it.
Several member states, including U.S. allies France, Greece, and Denmark, called for restraint, dialogue, and strict adherence to international law to ease the situation.
The United States has carried out several strikes in recent weeks on boats it claimed were transporting narcotics off Venezuela’s coast. US envoy John Kelly told the meeting that Washington “will not waver in our action to protect our nation from narco-terrorists.”
Over half of Haiti faces acute food insecurity amid gang violence
Haiti's food insecurity is projected to worsen by mid-2026, with nearly 6 million people facing critical hunger levels.
Currently, over half the population, approximately 5.7 million individuals, are experiencing high levels of food insecurity, including 1.9 million at emergency levels marked by acute shortages and severe malnutrition.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a UN-backed index measuring hunger and malnutrition in global hotspots, attributes this worsening situation to six consecutive years of economic recession and escalating gang violence.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last m...
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" swee...
Russia’s fuel shortages are spreading into Central Asia, exposing the region’s heavy reliance on Russian petrol and diesel as governments race to ...
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.
AnewZ's Daybreak on 10 July covered mounting tensions in the Middle East, political developments in the UK, and major stories from the South Caucasus and Central Asia, alongside key international news.
Ukraine is facing one of the most difficult moments of the war, as a convergence of corruption scandals, political turbulence, financial uncertainty and intensifying Russian offensives places unprecedented strain on the country’s ability to defend itself.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
At least 12 people have been killed in forest fires in Almeria in southern Spain, Andalucía’s emergency agency has said, as firefighters continue efforts to put out the blaze.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and North Korea to strengthen cooperation and maintain "strategic resolve" amid what he described as growing global instability. He made the remarks during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing on Friday.
British police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister whose death was announced on Friday.
Andy Burnham is on the brink of becoming Labour leader and prime minister after securing the overwhelming backing of Labour MPs in the first round of leadership nominations.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
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