live U.S. launches strikes on Iran over Hormuz commercial vessel attack
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was reportedly attacked near...
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.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Japan's northeast coast on Thursday, but no tsunami warning was issued, no injuries were immediately reported and no irregularities were found at nuclear facilities, the authorities said.
As Western Europe battles a deadly heatwave that has shattered temperature records, disrupted transport and power supplies, and forced the closure of schools and cultural landmarks, attention is turning to whether El Niño is playing a role in the extreme conditions.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
The Kremlin has denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming Moscow is pressuring Belarus to support an expanded Russian military campaign in Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
The United Nations' top human rights official has called for independent investigations into deaths in U.S. immigration detention facilities, citing a rise in fatalities among people held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
An aircraft roughly the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper on Friday evening, triggering a major emergency response and a heavy police presence as authorities sealed off the area and gave no immediate explanation for the incident.
Montenegrin police, working alongside the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation, have arrested an Iranian national accused of carrying out a series of cyberattacks that allegedly caused an estimated $3.4 billion in damage to U.S. infrastructure.
South Korea is set to dramatically expand its unmanned warfare capabilities, with plans to integrate drones across all branches of its military as tensions with North Korea continue to shape the country's defence strategy.
Fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to recover following an interim U.S.–Iran agreement aimed at stabilising the waterway after months of disruption during conflict, industry data shows.
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