Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 11st of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. U.S. Senate passes bill to end government shutdown and sends it to House
The U.S. Senate approved a compromise on Monday to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The 60-40 vote had support from nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats, who unsuccessfully tried to link funding to health subsidies.
The agreement sets up a December vote on health subsidies benefiting 24 million Americans but does not guarantee their continuation. The deal restores funding for federal agencies that had expired on 1 October.
2. U.S. and Syrian presidents had ‘constructive’ talks on Syria’s unity, reconstruction
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a “constructive” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. The talks focused on Syria’s unity, reconstruction, and removing obstacles to its recovery, according to Syria’s foreign minister.
Trump said the U.S. will take all possible steps to aid Syria as it emerges from decades of Assad family rule. Al-Sharaa spent nearly two hours at the White House meeting with Trump and senior officials. This was the first visit by a Syrian leader to the White House since Syria gained independence nearly 80 years ago.
3. Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law
Indian police are investigating a deadly car blast in Delhi near the historic Red Fort, which killed at least eight people and injured 20 others.
The probe is being conducted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other criminal laws, with forensic teams examining the site. According to reports, a slow-moving car exploded near a traffic signal, damaging nearby vehicles and leaving mangled bodies on a congested street.
Authorities have placed several states and key facilities on high alert while tracing the car’s owner and investigating all possible angles.
4. Iraqis begin voting in parliamentary elections
Iraqis began voting on Tuesday to elect a new 329-member parliament, with polling set to close at 6:00 p.m. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term, but his bloc is expected to fall short of a majority, likely leading to months of post-election negotiations.
The new government will face pressures from both domestic demands for reform and the influence of regional powers, including the U.S. and Iran, while managing armed groups loyal to Tehran.
5. Brazil's COP30 climate summit opens with a plea for countries to get along
The COP30 climate summit opened on Monday in Belem, Brazil, with the United Nations climate chief urging countries to cooperate rather than clash over priorities. Host country Brazil set the agenda for the two-week talks, focusing on achievable goals like deforestation while sidestepping contentious issues such as climate finance and carbon taxes.
A new UN analysis estimates global greenhouse gas emissions will fall 12% by 2035 compared with 2019 levels, short of the 60% reduction needed to limit warming to 1.5°C.
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American b...
Türkiye and Syria plan to increase annual bilateral trade to $5 billion within the next two years, officials from both countries said on Tuesday, as ...
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developm...
Uzbekistan plans to create a National Geological Data Bank and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the mining sector as part of effo...
Azerbaijan is considering new restrictions on children's use of social media, including a minimum registration age of 16 and fines for platforms that ...
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be one of a kind when it kicks off on 11 June, as it brings with it a slew of firsts ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Commerce as the country seeks to strengthen financial services for traders and support private sector growth.
Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Armenia’s parliamentary election has strengthened Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s mandate, with analysts linking the result to his post-Garabagh agenda and pro-Western direction. However, constitutional constraints remain a key obstacle to peace efforts with Azerbaijan.
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developments, prompting renewed debate over defence coordination, foreign policy decision-making and institutional reform.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be one of a kind when it kicks off on 11 June, as it brings with it a slew of firsts ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have escalated to a point where they could threaten Türkiye, describing Israel’s actions as “aggression” that poses a broader global risk.
More than 1,300 migrants died or went missing while attempting to reach Spain between January and May 2026, according to Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras, highlighting the continuing dangers of one of the world's deadliest migration corridors.
Rescuers searched the rubble of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos on Tuesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds across the country.
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