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.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has accused the United Arab Emirates of operating a secret prison at an airbase near the southern port city of Muka...
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several E...
Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence ...
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, ...
Five skiers were killed in a pair of avalanches in Austria’s western Alpine regions on Saturday, with two others injured, one critically....
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government has accused the United Arab Emirates of operating a secret prison at an airbase near the southern port city of Mukalla, escalating tensions between the two Gulf powers. The allegations were made on Monday by Salem Al-Khanbashi, governor of Hadramout province.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.
The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (17 January) that concerns over security in Greenland should be addressed within the framework of NATO, describing a ground military intervention as highly unlikely.
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing that the companies profited unfairly from his early support of the artificial intelligence firm, according to a court filing made public on Friday.
European leaders voiced growing alarm on Sunday over U.S. threats to impose tariffs on eight NATO allies, warning the move could destabilize transatlantic relations and heighten tensions in the Arctic.
Trump administration officials held months-long discussions with Venezuela’s hardline interior minister Diosdado Cabello before the U.S. operation that led to the seizure of President Nicolás Maduro, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has signed a decree recognising Kurdish language rights, as government forces advanced against U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters despite U.S. calls for restraint.
Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence chief attended a major regional defence exhibition.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing trade tariffs on European countries is a maximalist move designed to force concessions on Greenland, according to geopolitical analyst Ana Evans.
The German and French finance ministers said on Monday that European powers would not be blackmailed and that there would be a clear and united response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs over Greenland.
An explosion at a steel plate factory in China's northern region of Inner Mongolia killed two people and injured 84, Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union said on Monday, adding that eight are missing.
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