Multiple injuries reported in UK train collision
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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.
Police and ambulance crews are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the south east of England. Multiple people have been injured in the incident, UK media has reported.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
U.S. President Donald Trump sought a deal with Iran "out of deperation," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said, in a statement on social media. Khamenei added that he himself "held a different view," to Trump, but allowed the agreement after receiving assurances from Iran's President.
Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, is under medical supervision and is "progressing favourably" while recovering from an undisclosed health condition, according to a family statement.
World Cup action delivered impressive wins and late drama on 18-19 June. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage as Group A winners, while Jonathan David's hat-trick inspired Canada to a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar.
Abu Dhabi is increasingly looking to China for the technology it needs to build a greener economy, with its energy chief saying the partnership is advancing faster than many people realise.
China has opened its market to cashew nuts from all African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing, removing a long-standing barrier that had restricted exports from much of the world's largest cashew-producing continent.
Police and ambulance crews are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the south east of England. Multiple people have been injured in the incident, UK media has reported.
A war of words has erupted between Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump after the U.S. President told Italian media that Meloni “begged” to take a photograph with him at the G7 summit earlier this week.
More than 30 people have died since early May in a displacement camp in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising fears that Ebola may be spreading undetected amid severe overcrowding and poor sanitation, according to camp officials and aid workers.
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