Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 1 November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Pentagon approves Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine pending Trump green light
The Pentagon has approved the potential provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, concluding it would not harm U.S. stockpiles, but the final decision rests with President Trump. If approved, Ukraine would gain a powerful capability to strike deep inside Russia, a move Moscow warns could severely damage U.S.–Russia relations.
2. Melissa dissipates, leaves destruction and at least 50 dead in Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm ever to strike Jamaica, left at least 50 people dead across the Caribbean and caused up to $52 billion in damage before weakening into a post-tropical cyclone. The storm’s devastation, described by aid workers as "apocalyptic", has renewed calls for climate justice as scientists warn of increasingly intense hurricanes driven by warming oceans.
3. Moldova appoints pro-EU Munteanu as prime minister
Alexandru Munteanu, a pro-EU economist, has been appointed Moldova’s new prime minister with a clear mandate to lead the country toward European Union membership. Munteanu faces the dual challenge of pursuing EU integration while tackling economic difficulties and the unresolved Transdniestria dispute.
4. Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner, ANP says
The centrist, pro-EU D66 party led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten has won the Dutch general election, setting him on course to become the Netherlands’ youngest-ever prime minister. Far-right leader Geert Wilders has refused to concede defeat, alleging voter fraud despite denials from local authorities, as coalition talks are set to begin next week.
5. UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan
The U.N. Security Council has endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the most realistic basis for peace, extending the MINURSO mission and urging renewed talks between the parties. Morocco celebrated the resolution as a diplomatic win, while the Algeria-backed Polisario Front rejected it, saying it legitimises Moroccan occupation of the disputed territory.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday that he was ready to deepen cooperation and work together to addres...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that he had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff political advert and ha...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 1 November, covering the latest developments you need to know....
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday dismissed reports that Russian forces had encircled Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, insistin...
The Trump administration has announced its support for repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria and called on U.S. lawmakers to include the move in...
Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday that he was ready to deepen cooperation and work together to address shared challenges, while Lee appealed for Beijing’s support in efforts to revive dialogue with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that he had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff political advert and had instructed Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to air it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday dismissed reports that Russian forces had encircled Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, insisting that Ukrainian troops remain in control of the situation.
The Trump administration has announced its support for repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria and called on U.S. lawmakers to include the move in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) currently being debated in Congress.
Reports from CNN say the Pentagon has approved the provision of long range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine after assessing its impact on U.S. stockpiles, while leaving the ultimate decision to President Trump.
Tanzanian police fired tear gas and live rounds on Thursday to disperse protesters in Dar es Salaam and other cities, a day after a disputed election marked by violence and claims of political repression, witnesses said.
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine's energy infrastructure and other targets, forcing nationwide power restrictions and killing seven people, including a seven-year-old girl, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of all non-emergency personnel and their family members from Mali, citing escalating security risks as al Qaeda-linked insurgents tighten a fuel blockade on the country.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran is pursuing what he termed a policy of “provincial diplomacy” to promote Iran’s trade and cultural relations with its neighbouring countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday that he was ready to deepen cooperation and work together to address shared challenges, while Lee appealed for Beijing’s support in efforts to revive dialogue with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that he had apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump over an anti-tariff political advert and had instructed Ontario Premier Doug Ford not to air it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday dismissed reports that Russian forces had encircled Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, insisting that Ukrainian troops remain in control of the situation.
The Trump administration has announced its support for repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria and called on U.S. lawmakers to include the move in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) currently being debated in Congress.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would lift all fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing takes concrete steps to restrict exports of the drug and the precursor chemicals used to produce it.
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