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.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
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