U.S. President Donald Trump boasts success in national address
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administrat...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 6th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. to cut 10% of flights amid record shutdown
The U.S. government plans to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports starting Friday if the federal shutdown continues, officials said.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cited air traffic control safety concerns as the closure reached its 36th day.
Airlines warned of mass disruptions, with more than 3.2 million travellers already affected. Duffy said the cuts could be reversed once Congress approves funding.
2. Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff authority
U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed scepticism over the legality of President Donald Trump’s broad tariff powers during a landmark hearing that could reshape global trade.
Chief Justice John Roberts warned the measures might breach Congress’s authority to levy taxes. The court’s ruling could redefine limits on executive power and the use of emergency laws in economic policy.
3. Mexico’s president files complaint after assault
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a legal complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her during a public walk in Mexico City.
Sheinbaum condemned the act as “unacceptable” and urged tougher laws against harassment. The incident reignited debate over gender-based violence in Mexico, which recorded more than 800 femicides last year.
4. U.S. seeks stronger ties with Central Asia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to visit all five Central Asian countries next year as part of efforts to expand cooperation on energy and minerals.
President Donald Trump will host their leaders in Washington for talks aimed at diversifying partnerships beyond Russia and China. Lawmakers also plan to repeal Cold War-era trade restrictions to boost engagement.
5. Thousands rally in Serbia to back Vucic
More than 10,000 supporters of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic gathered in Belgrade to show support for his leadership after a year of anti-government protests.
The rally followed student-led demonstrations over corruption and accountability. Police cordoned off parliament to prevent clashes as opposition groups renewed calls for early elections.
Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire in the ongoing border conflict, Thailand said on Tuesday (16 December), as fighting continued despite earlier claims that hostilities would stop and at least 52 people have been killed on both sides.
The latest clashes between Thailand and Cambodia mark a dangerous escalation in one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and most sensitive disputes.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration is examining whether Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire agreement by conducting an airstrike on Saturday (13 December) that killed Hamas leader Raad Saad.
In the complex world of international diplomacy, the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have raised significant questions about the role of third-party mediation.
The fourth European Conference on Azerbaijani Studies was held in Vienna, Austria, on 5 December, by the European Network for Azerbaijani Studies and the Strategic Consultancy Group.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging address from the White House in which he sought to highlight what he described as his administration’s achievements while laying the groundwork for his plans for the year ahead and beyond, on Wednesday (18 December).
Mounting U.S.-China tensions are heightening concerns about miscalculation, with political distrust increasingly shaping how both sides respond to emerging crises.
Germany has confirmed a 43 million tonne lithium carbonate equivalent resource in the Altmark region, fuelling expectations that Europe could reduce strategic dependence on China as electric vehicle demand and clean transport targets accelerate.
EU leaders meeting with Western Balkan counterparts in Brussels are working to refocus the bloc’s agenda on enlargement, with discussions heavily featuring Ukraine support and regional security.
European Union and Western Balkans leaders met in Brussels on Wednesday for a high-level summit aimed at strengthening strategic ties and advancing the EU enlargement agenda.
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