AnewZ Morning Brief - 29 October, 2025

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Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 29 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.

1. Trump says talks with Xi will be 'great outcome for world' as he lands in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea for the final leg of his Asia trip, aiming to ease trade tensions with China and meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Talks with Beijing’s Xi Jinping could pave the way for a tariff truce and a new economic framework between the world’s two largest economies.

2. Jamaica's strongest-ever storm, Hurricane Melissa, turns to Cuba

Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica with winds up to 185 mph, submerging towns and cutting power to more than half a million residents before moving toward Cuba. Officials called it Jamaica’s “storm of the century,” as forecasters warned of catastrophic flooding and long-lasting damage across the Caribbean.

3. Trump says Gaza ceasefire holds, Israel has right to hit back if attacked

President Donald Trump said the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza was not at risk despite Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 26 people in retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier. Both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations, Israel says Hamas attacked forces inside the agreed deployment line, while Hamas denies responsibility and says it remains committed to the deal.

4. China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan

China reaffirmed on Wednesday that it will “absolutely not” rule out the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, despite emphasising its preference for peaceful reunification. Taiwan’s government rejected the remarks, saying Beijing’s “one country, two systems” model used in Hong Kong and Macau has no place or support on the island.

5. Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for third straight night

Russia said it destroyed 100 Ukrainian drones overnight, including several targeting Moscow and industrial sites in the south, marking the third consecutive night of such attacks. Kyiv says the strikes aim to hit military and industrial targets, demonstrating that the conflict is now reaching deep inside Russia.

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