Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for October 17th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump and Putin agree to meeting in Budapest over Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest following what he described as a "very productive" phone call regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The nearly two-and-a-half-hour conversation focused heavily on potential peace negotiations, with Putin warning that U.S. Tomahawk missile deliveries to Ukraine would damage US-Russia relations.
Ukraine president Zelenskyy meets Trump in Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington for crucial talks with President Trump, seeking US-made Tomahawk missiles, air defense systems, and joint drone production agreements. This meeting comes as Russian forces launched new waves of attacks across eastern Ukraine, causing widespread power outages.
Second day of National Urban Planning Forum continued in Azerbaijan's Khankendi
The 3rd Azerbaijan National Urban Planning Forum (NUFA3) held in the city of Khankendi continued its work today with panel sessions.
On the second day of the forum, discussions were held on the most pressing issues of modern urban planning, from urban and rural relations to housing policy, from innovative urban solutions to inclusion.
Hamas says returning all Israeli captives’ bodies will take time
Hamas on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement with Israel and said it is working to hand over all remaining bodies of Israeli captives, though the process “will take some time.”
“We confirm our commitment to the agreement and our keenness to implement it, including the delivery of all remaining bodies of the Israeli captives,” the Palestinian group said in a statement on Telegram.
The first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, based on a plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the war in Gaza, took effect on Oct. 10.
Reappointed French premier's government survives 2 votes of no-confidence
The new government of France’s reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in a row, with both falling well short of the 289-vote supermajority required to topple a government.
The first motion failed with 271 deputies voting in favor and 18 against the no-confidence motion, leading the National Assembly to reject the motion by the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party. The second, proposed by the far-right National Rally (RN), fared even worse, with just 144 votes against the government.
Olivier Faure, the first secretary of the Socialist Party, which has signaled they could file a separate no-confidence motion, said they will not censure the government "as long as Parliament is respected."
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, have said the Strait...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said his country could provide a “safe corridor” and “alternative route” for regional ...
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to new figures released by UN Women....
A remarkable discovery at the ancient ruins of Sanxingdui offers a glimpse into what appears to be otherworldly craftsmanship - an axe believed to ...
China is seeking to strengthen and upgrade its cooperation with Turkmenistan, focusing on what officials describe as “high-quality developmen...
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to new figures released by UN Women.
A remarkable discovery at the ancient ruins of Sanxingdui offers a glimpse into what appears to be otherworldly craftsmanship - an axe believed to have been made using material from a meteorite.
China is seeking to strengthen and upgrade its cooperation with Turkmenistan, focusing on what officials describe as “high-quality development” across a range of sectors.
Kazakhstan plans to boost trade with Afghanistan from $500 million to $3 billion, backed by infrastructure and transit projects designed to strengthen regional connectivity and improve access to global markets.
The past 24 hours of the Russia-Ukraine war have seen a drastic escalation in both aerial bombardment and frontline losses.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, have said the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to all commercial shipping for the remainder of the ceasefire period. Araghchi links the move to the ceasefire in Lebanon.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of a pause in hostilities after weeks of escalating tensions.
European leaders have set out plans for a coordinated defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, once security conditions allow, following talks involving more than 40 countries.
NeaNearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea off Myanmar in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record, the United Nations Refugee Agency said on Friday.
Tens of thousands of people filled a stadium in Douala on Friday, hoping to catch a glimpse of Pope Leo during what is expected to be the largest event of his African tour.
AmerAmerican businesses are preparing for a major moment next week as the U.S. government launches a long-awaited system to return billions in unlawfully collected tariffs.
More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, prompting the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to warn that recent progress in tackling hunger remains fragile and could quickly be reversed without urgent support.
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