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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.
Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately targeting civilians.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
Spain has declared a national emergency and evacuated more than 10,000 people after uncontrolled wildfires reached the outskirts of Madrid. Emergency crews have rescued residents as multiple blazes continue to spread across the region.
Powerr had been fully restored across Georgia following a nationwide blackout early on Friday, the country’s state-owned electricity operator, the Georgian State Electrosystem has confirmed.
Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multilateralism and reforming the UN, during the first public town hall debate ahead of a decisive Security Council vote next week.
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations that it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), ending its participation in the Hague-based tribunal as it continues to reject an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 26th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
More than 700,000 people have been evacuated to safety in southern China after Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, bringing destructive winds and urging warnings of torrential rain and flash flooding.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has formally launched his campaign to unseat President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October's presidential election, promising tax cuts, tougher action on crime and a continuation of his father's political legacy.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.
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