Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Azerbaijan marks Karabakh victory with solidarity from Türkiye and Pakistan
Azerbaijan celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Second Karabakh War victory with a grand parade in Baku, attended by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Aliyev hailed the liberation of Shusha as the turning point of the 44-day war, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and unity with Türkiye and Pakistan.
2. Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed after Islamabad demanded Kabul take responsibility for Pakistan’s internal security, which the Taliban called unrealistic. Despite the breakdown, both sides said the ceasefire remains in place as Turkey continues efforts to mediate lasting stability between the neighbours.
3. Russian attacks target nuclear substations, kill seven, Ukraine says
Russia launched one of its largest overnight assaults on Ukraine, killing seven people and striking power substations that supply two nuclear plants, prompting warnings of “deliberate threats to nuclear safety.” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions on Moscow as energy facilities burned and thousands were left without power across multiple regions.
4. Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new President
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, ending nearly two decades of one-party rule and ushering in a new political era. Taking the oath before lawmakers and regional leaders, Paz vowed to uphold the Constitution and restore stability amidst Bolivia’s deep economic crisis.
5. Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
A powerful tornado tore through Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injuring more than 400, with over half of Rio Bonito do Iguacu’s urban area severely damaged. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged full federal support for rescue and reconstruction efforts as authorities work to aid about 1,000 displaced residents.
Afghan authorities in Kabul and Herat have sought wider investment, trade and environmental cooperation with Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran and ...
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Don...
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claim...
Afghan authorities in Kabul and Herat have sought wider investment, trade and environmental cooperation with Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran and an international aid organisation.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
A Sudanese court has sentenced Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, and 15 other defendants to death in absentia over crimes committed during the conflict in West Darfur.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a container ship and said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claimed to have expanded attacks on U.S. military facilities across the Gulf.
Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit the eastern coast of mainland China this year, brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides after making landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday. More than 2.8 million people were evacuated to safety ahead of the storm.
President Ilham Aliyev is holding his annual question-and-answer session with international journalists at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum in Azerbaijan.
Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who has passed away at the age of 74.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
A Sudanese court has sentenced Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, and 15 other defendants to death in absentia over crimes committed during the conflict in West Darfur.
Ukrainian lawmakers are expected to vote on a new government this week after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unexpectedly dismissed Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, saying the shake-up is needed to bring "renewal" as the country faces mounting wartime challenges.
Twelve people have been arrested in connection with an alleged extreme right-wing terrorism plot targeting a major Islamic gathering in Suffolk, prompting counter-terrorism police to declare a major incident and bring the event to an early close.
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