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.
The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday...
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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The death toll from an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region rose to four, including three children, Kyiv regional authorities said on Sunday. A mother and her two 3-year-old children were killed when a Russian drone strike hit a private home, the emergency service said.
A small container of lunar soil travelled more than 380,000 kilometres from the far side of the Moon to Earth two years ago. It recently made one more journey - from Beijing to Vienna, where China officially handed it over to the United Nations.
Russian authorities have reported attacks on voting systems and communication lines as the country’s parliamentary election entered its second day on Saturday (19 September).
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a new eight-nation grouping aimed at boosting trade, energy and security cooperation across central and eastern Europe. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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