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.
Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson drew sharp criticism on Monday after entering Parliament wearing a burqa as part of her latest push to ban...
A research team in China has unveiled a breakthrough manufacturing technique that cuts the production time of a key electrical component from around o...
More than 11,000 people across seven Malaysian states have been affected by severe flooding triggered by days of torrential rain, the National Disaste...
Visitors to some of UK’s major cities, including London, could soon be paying extra, if they stay overnight in hotels or Airbnb style accommodation ...
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on a revised peace framework to end the war with Russia, saying talks in Geneva produced significant progres...
A research team in China has unveiled a breakthrough manufacturing technique that cuts the production time of a key electrical component from around one hour to just one second, potentially reshaping industries ranging from laser weapons to next-generation electric vehicles.
More than 11,000 people across seven Malaysian states have been affected by severe flooding triggered by days of torrential rain, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Monday.
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on a revised peace framework to end the war with Russia, saying talks in Geneva produced significant progress toward an updated plan acceptable to both sides, they announced on Sunday.
European Union ministers will urge senior U.S. trade officials to implement more elements of the July EU–U.S. trade deal on Monday, including cutting tariffs on EU steel and lifting duties on goods such as wine and spirits.
The United States is preparing to launch a new round of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days, as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies efforts to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s government and targets what it calls Venezuela’s role in the regional drug trade.
Cameras from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Saturday (22 November) captured Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spewing flowing lava from its crater in its latest eruption.
Italy captured a remarkable third consecutive Davis Cup title on Sunday, with Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli securing singles victories in a 2-0 triumph over Spain in Bologna.
Air traffic at Eindhoven Airport in the southern Netherlands was suspended on Saturday evening after multiple drones were sighted near the facility, prompting the deployment of counter-drone systems and raising fresh alarm over airspace security in Europe.
Several international airlines have suspended flights from Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of heightened military activity and deteriorating security conditions in the country’s airspace.
Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson drew sharp criticism on Monday after entering Parliament wearing a burqa as part of her latest push to ban the face-covering Muslim garment in public. The stunt prompted accusations of racism from Muslim lawmakers and led to the suspension of the Senate.
A research team in China has unveiled a breakthrough manufacturing technique that cuts the production time of a key electrical component from around one hour to just one second, potentially reshaping industries ranging from laser weapons to next-generation electric vehicles.
More than 11,000 people across seven Malaysian states have been affected by severe flooding triggered by days of torrential rain, the National Disaster Management Agency said on Monday.
Visitors to some of UK’s major cities, including London, could soon be paying extra, if they stay overnight in hotels or Airbnb style accommodation by paying a tourist tax.
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on a revised peace framework to end the war with Russia, saying talks in Geneva produced significant progress toward an updated plan acceptable to both sides, they announced on Sunday.
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