Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 15 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa to visit Russia for first time
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Russia on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on strengthening political and economic co-operation, SANA reported. The trip marks Sharaa’s first foreign visit since taking office in January, following Bashar al-Assad’s departure to Russia and the end of the Baath Party’s decades-long rule.
2. Ukraine authorities order mass evacuations from around devastated Kupiansk
Local authorities ordered the evacuation of families from around 40 villages near Kupiansk as Russian attacks intensified, highlighting the worsening security situation in Ukraine’s northeast. Russian forces have been pressing westward for months toward Kupiansk, a strategic city recaptured by Ukraine in 2022, making it one of the key flashpoints along the 1,200-kilometre frontline.
3. Trump hosts Argentinian President Milei, links $20bn aid to election outcome
Donald Trump met Argentinian President Javier Milei at the White House, pledging full U.S. backing and endorsing him ahead of Argentina’s 26 October legislative elections. The visit followed a $20 billion bailout aimed at stabilising Argentina’s economy and supporting Milei’s reform agenda.
4. Heavy rains flood Mexico towns, leave nearly 130 dead
At least 64 people were killed and 65 remain missing after torrential rain and flooding swept across Mexico’s Gulf Coast and central states, officials said. President Claudia Sheinbaum said around 100,000 homes were affected, as authorities deployed thousands of personnel for evacuation and recovery efforts.
5. Speakers of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Türkiye adopt Islamabad Declaration
Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Türkiye adopted the Islamabad Declaration at the third trilateral parliamentary meeting, reaffirming their unity and commitment to deeper cooperation. Speakers Sahiba Gafarova, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and Numan Kurtulmuş stressed that the forum strengthens parliamentary diplomacy and advances the trilateral strategic partnership.
Donald Trump said he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, insisting the U.S. is slowly getting what it wants. He warned military action rem...
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming A...
The World Health Organisation’s designation of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is ...
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) travelled to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday (30 May), urging communities to seek med...
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Donald Trump said he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, insisting the U.S. is slowly getting what it wants. He warned military action remains an option if talks fail. Meanwhile, U.S. forces said they fired a missile at a vessel trying to breach Washington’s blockade of Iran.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following extra time.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) travelled to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday (30 May), urging communities to seek medical care quickly and follow safe burial practices as authorities work to contain a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
A group of Azerbaijani civil society organisations has called for increased scrutiny of Swiss building materials giant Holcim, citing court rulings and ongoing investigations linked to its subsidiary Lafarge's activities during the Syrian conflict.
Iranian-made Yassin missiles were spotted mounted on Armenian Air Force fighter aircraft during Armenia's latest military parade on Thursday (28 May), drawing attention from defence observers and regional analysts.
Thai rescuers say five people have been pulled alive from a flooded cave in remote Laos, where seven villagers became trapped after heavy rain cut off access underground.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, citing Yerevan's growing rapprochement with the European Union. The move is seen as the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the longtime allies ahead of Armenia's parliamentary election on 7 June.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team retained its Champions League title at Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday night, after overcoming Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw following extra time.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) travelled to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday (30 May), urging communities to seek medical care quickly and follow safe burial practices as authorities work to contain a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak.
Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 31 May, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Philippines remains under a "severe threat" from China despite recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to ease tensions, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Saturday (30 May).
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to increase military spending, warning of growing concern over China’s rapid military expansion and wider activities in the region.
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