Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 3 November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump says Maduro’s 'days are numbered' amid rising tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe the United States is going to war with Venezuela but suggested President Nicolás Maduro’s time in power may be nearing its end.
In a CBS interview, Trump accused Venezuela of “treating the U.S. badly,” citing drug smuggling and the release of convicts into America. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean and conducted multiple anti-narcotics strikes in the region.
2. Deadly 6.3-magnitude quake hits northern Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 260, with authorities warning the toll could rise.
Rescue teams were deployed to Balkh and Samangan provinces after reports of widespread damage, including to Mazar’s historic Blue Mosque. The U.S. Geological Survey issued an orange alert, signalling a likely national-scale disaster response.
3. Pakistan to deploy first Chinese-built submarine next year
Pakistan’s navy expects its first Hangor-class submarine, designed by China, to enter active service in 2026, marking a major step in Islamabad’s maritime modernisation.
Naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf said the eight-vessel programme with Beijing is progressing on schedule, with later boats to be built in Pakistan. He described the project as a “strategic partnership” deepening regional defence cooperation.
4. Nigeria welcomes U.S. help against insurgents if sovereignty respected
Nigeria said it would accept U.S. assistance in fighting Islamist groups as long as its territorial integrity is upheld, responding to Trump’s threats of military action over alleged Christian persecution.
Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala said Abuja “does not discriminate against any tribe or religion,” urging calm after Trump’s remarks. Analysts said claims of anti-Christian genocide in Nigeria are exaggerated and not supported by data.
5. Nearly 1,000 flee violence in Sudan’s North Darfur in one day
The International Organization for Migration reported that almost 1,000 civilians fled Mizbat village in North Darfur on Friday due to escalating violence.
The displacement follows the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of Al-Fashir, where rights groups accused the RSF of committing massacres. The ongoing conflict between the RSF and the army has killed around 20,000 people and displaced more than 15 million.
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Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian officia...
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan surged by 330 per cent in 2026 despite a four-year ban, the United Nations said on Thursday. Afghan authorit...
The Middle East conflict remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue alongside renewed Houthi attacks. Iran says it remains open to mediation, while the Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards the kingdom.
Rescuers searched the wreckage of two high-speed trains in central Spain on Thursday as the death toll rose to a provisional 74, making it the country's second fatal high-speed rail disaster this year.
At least 68 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday, in the second deadly rail disaster in less than a year on a major route linking Madrid with the southern Andalusia region.
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to an official briefed on the talks.
UN human rights experts comprising a group including Special Rapporteurs and independent experts who are part of the UN Human Rights Council, have criticised French authorities over their handling of nationwide student protests.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A powerful El Niño is driving extreme weather worldwide, leaving millions facing drought, wildfires and destructive storms as governments scramble to respond to the growing crisis.
A high-speed train involved in Wednesday's deadly collision in Spain was travelling at between 160 and 200 kilometres per hour, far above the 40 km/h safety limit, according to a preliminary investigation published on Friday.
Evacuations and the provision of humanitarian aid in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian town of Oleshky have begun, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday. In a statement on Telegram, David Arakhamia said a six-day ceasefire was holding, and that more details would follow.
Hackers have pulled off a staggering $6.3 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting Binance, shaking confidence in one of the world's biggest digital asset exchanges and sending crypto prices tumbling. U.S. analysts suspect North Korea was behind the attack.
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