Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 27 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Argentina’s Milei celebrates landslide win in midterm elections
President Javier Milei’s party scored a decisive victory in Argentina’s legislative elections, strengthening his mandate to push ahead with sweeping economic reforms. The result is expected to boost markets and give Milei greater leverage to advance his austerity and deregulation agenda.
2. Melissa a Category 4 hurricane as Caribbean braces for impact
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica and Cuba with catastrophic flooding and landslides. Authorities in Jamaica have ordered mass evacuations as the hurricane approaches, warning that no community in Kingston is safe from severe flooding.
3. Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for talks with Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, aiming to deepen trade and defence cooperation. The visit marks Trump’s longest overseas trip since taking office, following major deals in Southeast Asia and a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
4. Russia says it downed 193 Ukrainian drones, including 34 targeting Moscow
Russian air defences shot down 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow overnight, prompting the temporary closure of two major airports. Authorities reported no casualties or damage, while Kyiv offered no immediate comment on the attacks.
5. China keen on stable Australia ties despite tensions
China has called for a more stable and strategic partnership with Australia despite recent military tensions in the South China Sea. Both sides emphasised the importance of maintaining dialogue and strengthening economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Rus...
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and w...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that R...
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence an...
Apple will use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) models for its revamped Siri voice assistant later this year, in a multi-year deal that ...
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Russian energy shipments.
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and ways to secure their supply. Representatives from Australia, Mexico, South Korea and India also attended the talks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that Russia and China could become more active in the strategically important region.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globe for best male actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday for his role in Marty Supreme, beating strong competition in one of the night’s most closely watched categories.
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano is showing increased activity, with lava flowing from two summit craters and flames, smoke and ash rising from the caldera.
Bob Weir, the rhythm guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, his family has said.
Israel has sharply escalated its warnings to Lebanon amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Nida Al Watan.
Finland and Sweden have called for tougher economic measures against Russia, proposing higher import duties, export restrictions, and an EU ban on Russian energy shipments.
Finance ministers from the G7 and partner nations met in Washington on Monday to discuss a potential price floor for strategic rare-earth metals and ways to secure their supply. Representatives from Australia, Mexico, South Korea and India also attended the talks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said allied nations are discussing “next steps” to ensure the security of the Arctic, citing concerns that Russia and China could become more active in the strategically important region.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
President Donald Trump said on Monday any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.
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