Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 7th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Trump hosts Central Asian leaders to expand mineral cooperation
A new phase of U.S.–Central Asia cooperation began at the White House as President Donald Trump met the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Talks focused on critical minerals, trade, and regional development under the C5+1 framework. Trump called the region “extremely wealthy” and highlighted plans for new U.S. investments. Boeing and other American firms announced major deals, including a tungsten mining project in Kazakhstan.
2. Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation orders
Israel launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon after ordering residents to evacuate, accusing Hezbollah of rebuilding its forces despite a year-old ceasefire.
Lebanon’s health ministry reported one death and several injuries. The Lebanese army condemned the strikes as a “continuation of the enemy’s destructive approach,” while the United Nations urged restraint and respect for the ceasefire agreement.
3. Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 188 in Philippines, lashes Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through Southeast Asia, leaving at least 188 dead in the Philippines before striking Vietnam’s central coast on Thursday.
Vietnam deployed more than 268,000 soldiers for rescue operations as strong winds and floods hit key provinces. Officials warned of further rain and damage to coffee-growing regions in the Central Highlands.
4. U.S. Senate blocks bid to curb Trump’s military powers
Senate Republicans have blocked a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before launching attacks on Venezuela.
The 51–49 vote fell largely along party lines. Democrats said the strikes in the Caribbean lacked transparency, while Republican leaders defended Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief.
5. UNDP: Hurricane Melissa caused damage worth 30% of Jamaica’s GDP
The United Nations Development Programme says Hurricane Melissa left almost 5 million metric tons of debris across Jamaica, equal to about 30% of the country’s GDP in losses.
UNDP official Kishan Khoday said the destruction was “unimaginable,” with recovery efforts now focusing on debris removal, solar power access, and support for small businesses.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.
China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.
At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.
It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.
Western Europe experienced its hottest June since records began in 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The record-breaking month brought extreme heat, widespread disruption and thousands of excess deaths across parts of the continent.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol's seven-year prison sentence in a case linked to his 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
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