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.
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump...
The UK has become the latest country to annouce a social media ban for children under 16. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the announcement on...
An armed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on a Black Sea beach in northern Türkiye on Sunday, prompting a security operation and the controlled detona...
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx...
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after bein...
An armed unmanned aerial vehicle crashed on a Black Sea beach in northern Türkiye on Sunday, prompting a security operation and the controlled detonation of its munitions.
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx has far exceeded initial expectations, the Migration Ministry said on Monday.
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".
Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of regional conflict was announced, although uncertainty remained over how the deal would be implemented on the ground.
Details of a reported draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran offer the clearest picture yet of how both sides plan to end months of conflict and move towards a longer-term settlement.
The U.S. and Iran say they have reached a deal to end their conflict, with an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. Talks will continue over the next 60 days to finalise the agreement
A senior U.S. official said on Monday that the memorandum of understanding linked to the U.S.-Iran agreement had been signed by President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday in a post on social media, despite Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying no deal would be approved this weekend.
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a referendum proposal to cap its population at 10 million, a projection showed, as voters prioritised economic stability and the country's ties with the European Union over immigration concerns.
Spain has received around 900,000 applications from undocumented migrants seeking legal status under a government regularisation programme. The influx has far exceeded initial expectations, the Migration Ministry said on Monday.
A Ukrainian man has been found guilty of carrying out a series of arson attacks on properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after being recruited by a mystery figure known only as "EL Money".
British lawmakers look set to revisit assisted dying in the new parliamentary session after Labour MP Lauren Edwards said she would reintroduce legislation that failed to complete its passage through Parliament earlier this year.
Israel expects to secure new contracts for its air and missile defence systems from European countries within weeks, as governments across the continent continue to strengthen their militaries amid security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on French wine and champagne unless France removes its digital services tax on major American technology companies.
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