Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 12 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Three Qatari officials killed in car crash near Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Three employees of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the country’s top government body, died in a car crash near Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. The Qatari embassy said two others were injured and are being treated at a local hospital.
The crash occurred days after indirect talks in Sharm el-Sheikh involving Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt that helped broker the first phase of the U.S. peace plan for Gaza.
2. Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' U.S. nuclear proposal
Iran said it would consider a “reasonable, balanced, and fair” proposal from the U.S. on nuclear negotiations, though no formal offer has been made.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasised that Tehran will not give up its right to enrich uranium but is ready for confidence-building steps if sanctions are eased. He added that Tehran and Washington have been exchanging messages through mediators.
3. Afghanistan and Pakistan trade heavy fire during rising border tensions
Intense clashes erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border as both armies exchanged heavy artillery fire and shelling since Saturday evening. The escalation followed accusations from Afghanistan’s Taliban administration that Pakistani forces violated Kabul’s airspace and bombed a market in Paktika province.
Islamabad has not confirmed or denied the strikes but said it will act to protect its citizens.
4. Trump announces new tariffs and software export controls on China
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States would impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and restrict the export of “critical software” following China’s announcement of new rare earth export controls.
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that, starting 1 November, the U.S. would apply a 100% tariff on China in addition to existing duties.
5. Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs discuss situation in Middle East
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on 11 October.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East and issues arising from the Gaza agreement. Türkiye’s successful mediation efforts in the agreement were particularly appreciated.
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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".
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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.
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".
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.
Dozens of flights have been cancelled across East Asia as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches China. The typhoon, which has maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (100mph), is nearing a remote chain of Japanese islands, east of Taiwan on Friday.
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering British politician Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, UK police have said.
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital early on Saturday, injuring at least 10 people, officials said. The attack came as Kyiv faces a shortage of air defence munitions while awaiting fresh supplies to counter Russian strikes.
The remains of 10 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were carried to the Potočari Memorial Cemetery in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday ahead of their burial during the 31st anniversary commemoration.
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More than 100 countries now spend more on servicing debt than on education, UNESCO has warned, as it called on governments and international lenders to expand the use of debt-for-education swaps.
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