Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 13 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
First Israeli hostages released from Gaza as ceasefire begins
Seven Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas in Gaza and handed to the Red Cross, marking the start of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal involving the exchange of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) confirmed on Monday that it had begun a “multi-phase operation” to transfer hostages held by Hamas to Israeli authorities, in exchange for Palestinian detainees imprisoned in Israel.
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China from next month.
In a post on social media, Trump said the US would also put export controls on critical software.
Reappointed French Premier Lecornu announces new government
France’s reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unveiled his new Cabinet late Sunday including 34 ministers to make up a new government.
"A mission government is appointed to provide a budget for France before the end of the year," Lecornu wrote on US social media company X.
The new government will include 34 ministers in total, down from 36 in the government of former Premier Francois Bayrou, broadcaster BFM TV reported.
EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system
European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday at the bloc’s external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data.
The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that requires travellers to register at the border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken, will be introduced over six months.
Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, border closed
Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul.
The Pakistan military said that 23 of its soldiers were killed in the clashes. The Taliban said nine on its side were killed.
During an inspection tour in Guangdong’s Meizhou City, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving revolutionary traditions and boo...
One of Brazil’s last coal plants, located in Candiota in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, roared back to life in July 2025 after a major bus...
Starting this week, millions of Indians will receive one year of free access to OpenAI’s new, low-cost ChatGPT Go AI chatbot....
The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, a White House official confirmed Friday, November 7....
Shots were fired at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday, as protests erupted in the Little Vi...
During an inspection tour in Guangdong’s Meizhou City, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving revolutionary traditions and boosting farmers' incomes through comprehensive rural revitalization.
One of Brazil’s last coal plants, located in Candiota in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, roared back to life in July 2025 after a major business group invested millions to keep its turbines running.
Starting this week, millions of Indians will receive one year of free access to OpenAI’s new, low-cost ChatGPT Go AI chatbot.
The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, a White House official confirmed Friday, November 7.
Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead the 2026 Grammy nominations, while K-Pop enters the Song of the Year category for the first time in the award’s history.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk won shareholder approval on Thursday for the largest corporate pay package in history as investors endorsed his vision of morphing the electric vehicle (EV) maker into an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics juggernaut.
Uzbekistan and the United States have signed strategic agreements worth more than hundred billion dollars, with agreements including relaxed visa rules for citizens of both countries.
Four people have died and three others have been injured after a helicopter crashed into a home in Dagestan, Russia on Friday.
Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistani Prime Minister arrived at the Heydar Aliyev international airport on Friday 7th November to a guard of honour prepared specially to recognise him.
Real Madrid, top of LaLiga, is determined to bounce back from their midweek Champions League loss against Liverpool as they face local rivals Rayo Vallecano. Coach Xabi Alonso insists the team is focused on finishing strong before the international break.
During an inspection tour in Guangdong’s Meizhou City, President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of preserving revolutionary traditions and boosting farmers' incomes through comprehensive rural revitalization.
Starting this week, millions of Indians will receive one year of free access to OpenAI’s new, low-cost ChatGPT Go AI chatbot.
The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, a White House official confirmed Friday, November 7.
Shots were fired at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday, as protests erupted in the Little Village neighborhood. No injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large, according to authorities.
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