Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 16 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to temporary truce after fresh fighting, airstrikes
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire after deadly clashes along their border left dozens dead and over 100 injured, marking the worst escalation since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. Both sides traded accusations over airstrikes and ground attacks as international powers, including China, Russia, and the U.S., urged restraint.
2. Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stop buying oil from Russia, marking a major shift that could significantly impact Moscow’s energy revenues. Trump added that he will next seek to persuade China to take the same step as Washington ramps up efforts to isolate Russia economically.
3. President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation led by OSCE Chairperson-in-Office
President Ilham Aliyev met with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to discuss Azerbaijan’s peace progress and regional cooperation. Valtonen announced that the OSCE Minsk Process will formally conclude by 1 December, 2025, following agreements reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington.
4. China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue
China said it is ready to deepen strategic trust and expand cooperation with France in areas such as nuclear energy, aerospace, and artificial intelligence. Both sides also discussed the Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions, agreeing to maintain close communication on global issues.
5. Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies
Aid trucks entered Gaza as Israel prepared to reopen the Rafah crossing after Hamas handed over more bodies of Israeli hostages, easing tensions that had threatened the fragile ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Israel could resume fighting if Hamas fails to disarm, while an international plan for Gaza’s reconstruction and stabilization continues to take shape.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign ...
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Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), adding to concerns about energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline on Saturday.
A Kyiv-Warsaw train was struck near the Polish border, Ukraine's state railway firm said on Sunday. No passengers were injured. Ukrainian Railways said that the country's railways were facing systematic attacks for a second day and warned of widespread delays.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad saying the strike originated from Iraq.
Swedes vote in an election on Sunday (13 September) that could see the far-right enter government for the first time if the country's right-wing parties can form a majority.
U.S. Central Command said 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices rose more than three per cent amid fresh regional attacks and supply concerns.
A Russian strike on a farm warehouse in Pryluky, north-central Ukraine, has killed at least three people, local police said. Meanwhile, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said an attack on a train near the Polish border was an attempt to intimidate Ukraine's allies.
Amazon has paused its operations with 21 Air, the Miami-based cargo carrier that operated an Amazon Air flight which crashed at Miami International Airport last weekend, killing five people.
Voters in the southern Philippines are casting ballots in a historic election that could shape the future of one of the country’s most conflict-affected regions and put a decades-long peace process to a crucial test.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pushed back against growing calls for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to slow down, arguing that maintaining America’s lead over China is more important.
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