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.
The United States Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of records from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex...
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo represents more than a strengthening of bilateral relations; it is a strategic step tha...
Iran’s renewed call for international burden sharing in hosting Afghan refugees has revived a familiar narrative - that refugees are an economic str...
The U.S. military carried out large-scale strikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in response to an attack last week that killed...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Poland on Thursday following a summit of the European Council in Brussels....
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit to Tokyo represents more than a strengthening of bilateral relations; it is a strategic step that broadens the economic and diplomatic horizons of the region.
After decades of discussions on the obsolescence of political realism, we are back to hard power dominating global politics. The U.S. became the biggest global power to accept this change after unveiling the new National Security Strategy last week.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Poland on Thursday following a summit of the European Council in Brussels.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
Ukraine has welcomed the European Union’s decision to provide €90 billion in support over the next two years, calling it a vital lifeline even as the bloc failed to reach agreement on using frozen Russian assets to finance the aid.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that attempts to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine are being undermined by Russia’s continued refusal to engage meaningfully in negotiations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a phone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil at the latter’s request.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed that Russian-made Oreshnik missile systems have been deployed on Belarusian territory and placed on combat alert.
The European Union has postponed signing its long-awaited free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc until January, after failing to secure sufficient backing from member states, according to media reports.
The release of a new collection of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has reopened long-running questions about how the Jeffrey Epstein case has been handled, what has been made public, and what remains undisclosed.
The United States is not concerned about a potential escalation with Russia over Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, as President Donald Trump increases U.S. military deployments in the Caribbean.
The U.S. military carried out large-scale strikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in response to an attack last week that killed American personnel, U.S. officials said.
US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to seek full control of Ukraine and to expand Russia’s influence in parts of Europe formerly under Soviet rule, contradicting repeated claims that Moscow poses no threat to the continent.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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