Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 26 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump headlines ASEAN summit as Thailand, Cambodia reach ceasefire
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal under the watch of U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a major step toward ending months of border hostilities. During the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Trump also announced plans for new critical minerals and trade deals with Thailand and Malaysia, while talks continued to ease tensions in the U.S.-China trade dispute.
2. Russian attack on Kyiv kills three, injures 29, including 6 children, Ukraine says
Three people were killed and 29 injured, including six children, after a Russian overnight air attack on Kyiv destroyed two residential high-rises, Ukrainian officials said. Debris from intercepted missiles ignited a major fire in the Desnianskyi district, with rescuers saving 13 people from the upper floors.
3. U.S.-China talks near deal for Trump-Xi review, says trade envoy
U.S.-China talks in Kuala Lumpur are nearing a breakthrough, with trade envoy Jamieson Greer saying they’re paving the way for a "productive meeting" between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to review a potential deal.
4. Trump warns Hamas to return deceased hostages within 48 hours
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Hamas a 48-hour ultimatum to return the bodies of deceased hostages, including two Americans, warning that failure to do so will impact future negotiations. The move comes amid renewed regional pressure on Hamas as Israel allows Egyptian teams into Gaza to assist in recovery efforts.
5. Jamaica braces as rapidly intensifying Hurricane Melissa creeps toward island
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly strengthening toward Category 4, with catastrophic floods and storm surges expected in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness urged residents to prepare as the storm is set to hit the island on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the Unite...
Japan’s ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a sweeping victory in Sunday’s lower house election, cementing her autho...
Portugal’s moderate Socialist Antonio José Seguro won the presidency on Sunday, defeating far-right challenger André Ventura in a runoff vote that...
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal, though that timeline is likely ...
The Board of Peace created by U.S. President Donald Trump will hold its first leaders meeting on 19 February in Washington, a U.S. government official...
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking a public clash that highlights growing political tensions surrounding the Games.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal, though that timeline is likely to slip given a lack of agreement on the key issue of territory, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Two adjoining buildings collapsed in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, on Sunday (4 February), killing at least six people and trapping an unspecified number beneath the rubble, according to security sources.
Police in riot gear pushed toward a group of protesters who launched fireworks, flares and smoke bombs during a demonstration in Milan on Saturday, as the city hosted events on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Iran would retaliate by striking U.S. military bases across the Middle East if it comes under attack by American forces, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (7 January), stressing that such action should not be seen as targeting the countries hosting those bases.
At least 31 people have been killed and scores wounded in a suicide bombing at a mosque in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers, prompting widespread international condemnation.
U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious goal of reaching a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by March, though the timeline is widely viewed as unrealistic due to deep disagreements over territory, according to multiple sources familiar with the talks.
Several avalanches struck northern Italy on Saturday, killing at least three people, as rescue officials warned the death toll could rise with unstable conditions persisting across the Alps.
A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.
Double world champion Max Langenhan delivered a dominant performance to win men’s luge singles gold on Sunday (8 February), breaking the track record four consecutive times as Germany extended its grip on the sport, now winning four of the past five Olympic titles.
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery in an Italian hospital on Sunday after her attempt to win Olympic downhill gold ended in a violent crash just seconds into the race at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
India’s trade minister said diversifying energy imports and expanding purchases of advanced technology from the United States would serve New Delhi’s strategic interests, as the two countries move closer to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking a public clash that highlights growing political tensions surrounding the Games.
Japan’s ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a sweeping victory in Sunday’s lower house election, cementing her authority and paving the way for major economic and security reforms.
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